#24 - To Be a Don Juan ❤️ (and His Spooky Secret 👻)

#24 - To Be a Don Juan ❤️ (and His Spooky Secret 👻)

Author: Latin ELE October 14, 2025 Duration: 11:07
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Who was the real Don Juan, and what does he have to do with ghosts and All Saints’ Day? 👻

In this episode, Marco chats with Spanish teacher Paloma García to explore the origins of the legendary womanizer, his role in Spanish culture, and why his story is traditionally told on November 1st.

Get ready for a mix of history, literature, and a touch of the supernatural en español. ¡Vamos!

📝 Study along with the transcript on Latin ELE's blog 👇
https://latinele.com/story-of-don-juan-in-spanish-culture/

🌐 Connect with Paloma 👇
💻 Website: https://www.sicomprendo.net/
🎁 Subscribe for a gift from Paloma: https://www.sicomprendo.net/cadeaux-de-bienvenue/

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