Practice Rolling The R Spanish Phrases

Spanish Phrases With Online Audio

Use the Spanish phrases on this page to learn the correct way to make the rolling r sound in Spanish. The rolling r sound is a Spanish sound that is not made when speaking English but the phrases and sentences on this page will teach you the exact way to make the rolling r sound.

The audio file for the phrases on the page is recorded by a native Spanish speaker from Mexico. Listen to this file over and over for a great example of perfect pronunciation of the rolling r sound.

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Spanish phrases for practicing rolling the r.

Rolling the r in speaking Spanish might be the most challenging sound you have to make. This can be an intimidating part of learning Spanish but it doesn't have to be. By listening to the included audio recording that goes with this page you will be able to imitate and practice the rolling r sound until it sounds just like the native speaker making the audio recording.

Keep in mind that in Spanish the double r sound has a longer duration than the single r. The basic form of the sound is the same and the rolling is done for a little more time.

Look below most of the phrases to find a sentence or two of instruction about how to use the phrase, or a special note of explanation about something in the phrase.

Pongo esta caja arriba de la otra.
I put this box on top of the other one.: Some of the most common Spanish words contain the double r sound. It's worth taking extra time to practice this sound. This sentence contains a word with the double r and a word with the single r sound. Compare these two sounds to see the difference.
El perro esta corriendo en la calle.
The dog is running in the street.: This phrase has 2 words with the double r sound.
Tengo un carro de color verde.
I have a green car.
Yo prendi la BBQ y ahora voy a poner la carne en la parrilla.
I lit the BBQ and now I'm going to put the meat on the grill.
Tengo que amarrar los arbustos para ponerlos en la basura.
I have to tie up the bushes to put then in the trash.: This phrase has a good combination of words with single and double r for you to practice with.
Ocupamos tener hierro en las dietas.
We need iron in our diets.
La mesa esta hecha de fierro.
The table is made of steel.
Tengo ganas de comer arroz con carne.
I have a taste for rice with meat.: Sometimes it's helpful to think of the single and double r as two separate letters with two distinct sounds.
Mis zapatos estan llenos de tierra.
My shoes are full of mud.
La carta tiene tres párrafos.
The letter has three paragraphs.: It's easy to assume the Spanish word carta is the word for card. This is a false cognate. The word carta is usually translate to letter.
La llave goteando fue una irritación.
The dripping faucet was an irritation.
Esperé porque no te quize interrumpir.
I waited because I didn't want to interrupt you.: Purposely use Spanish words that contain the double r to give yourself extra practice with this letter.

Click here to listen to Phrases to Practice Rolling the R recorded by a native Spanish speaker.

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