How to pronounce “está padrísimo”

Hear how “está padrísimo (it's awesome (Mexico))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

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Tips for English speakers

Common mistake: Stress the í: "pah-DREE-see-moh", not "PAD-ree-see-mo".

• The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
• Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.

Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Spanish vowels

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