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- Lucas: Hey Luna, ready for another park episode? We've done the slide, the sandbox, the merry go round... Luna: Yeah, but we haven't done the swings! I love swings. They're so relaxing. Lucas: Great choice. Today we'll learn how to talk about the swing set — or 'el columpio' — in Spanish. Luna: Oh, I remember 'el columpio' from episode 153! That was all about the single swing. Lucas: Exactly. And today we'll focus on the whole swing set and how to ask to be pushed. Luna: If Fexingo has been helping you make progress with these park phrases, you know what supports the show. Lucas: Yeah, honestly, if today was worth a coffee to you, that's the link — buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: Keeps us ad-free and coming back with new episodes. So, back to the swings! Lucas: Right. First phrase: 'Quiero columpiarme.' That means 'I want to swing.' Let's break it down: 'columpiarse' is the verb 'to swing yourself.' So 'Quiero columpiarme' — I want to swing. Luna: Quiero columpiarme. Quiero columpiarme. That's fun to say. Lucas: Now, if you want someone to push you, you say 'Empújame, por favor' — Push me, please. 'Empujar' is to push, and 'empújame' is 'push me.' Luna: Empújame, por favor. So I could say 'Quiero columpiarme. Empújame, por favor.' Lucas: Perfect. And what do you say when you want to go higher? 'Más alto' — higher. Luna: Más alto. And if I'm scared and want to slow down? 'Baja un poco'? That means 'lower a bit'? Lucas: Yes! 'Baja un poco' — lower a bit. You're catching on. Luna: This is so practical. So I can say 'Empújame, por favor. Más alto. Baja un poco.' Lucas: Exactly. And one more: 'Es divertido' — it's fun. You can say that after swinging. Luna: Es divertido. I like that. Okay, let me try a little scene. I'm at the park with a friend. I say: 'Quiero columpiarme. Empújame, por favor.' Then after a while, 'Más alto.' Then, if it's too much, 'Baja un poco.' Finally, 'Es divertido.' Lucas: That was perfect! You just used all five phrases in one go. Let's hear them one more time: 'Quiero columpiarme. Empújame, por favor. Más alto. Baja un poco. Es divertido.' Luna: I love how simple these are. I can already imagine using them at a playground. Lucas: That's the goal. Practice these a few times, and they'll stick. And remember, if you want to support the show, you know where to find us. Luna: Yeah, buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. It really helps. But for now, keep swinging and practicing! Lucas: See you next time. ¡Hasta luego! Luna: ¡Hasta luego!