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If you visit Spain in 2026, you will see Padel courts everywhere! 🎾🇪🇸

In Episode 6 of Podcast in Simple Spanish: Entiende y Habla, Teresa and José discuss the biggest sporting trend in the country. Is it actually about the exercise, or just an excuse to hang out with friends?

In this episode, you will hear:

• A Social Sport: Why Padel has replaced the gym for many Spaniards and why it is so easy for beginners to start.
• The "Post-Game" Ritual: José explains why the most important part of the match happens after the game is over.
• Tech & Gear: A look at the apps people use to find games and the funny side of buying expensive equipment you don't really need.
• The Rules: A simple explanation of how the game works (yes, you can use the walls!).

Vocabulary covered:

• Sports terms (jugar, ganar, perder, equipo)
• Equipment (la pala, la pista, las zapatillas)
• Socializing (quedar con amigos, tomar algo, divertirse)

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Important Vocabulary (English to Spanish)

• The court – La pista
• The racket (Padel) – La pala
• To book/reserve – Reservar
• Teammate – Compañero de equipo
• To have a drink – Tomar algo
• Healthy – Saludable