In Mexico for love

"En México por amor"
Spanish B2 writing exercise

Manuel fell in love in Mexico and decided to move there.

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Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "at first sight", "that is (i.e., in other words)" and "the Pond".

Written by qualified Spanish expert Silvia Piriz BA
Last updated: 2023-03-23

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How the test works
You’ll practise: El Pretérito Imperfecto, El Pretérito Indefinido, El Condicional Simple

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When I met Margarita during a vacation in Cancun, I never imagined that we would end up living there. It was love at first sight, that is, an infatuation of the type that lasts a lifetime, and from the first day we knew that we would not be apart again. Obviously, it was very difficult for my parents to accept that I would live on the other side of the Pond, but they were deeply happy for me. Also, as soon as I arrived in Mexico, I found work and I started the process to obtain nationality, which would allow me to live in a country with great diversity. For the time being, I think I made the right decision and I am incredibly happy with my wife. I'm very glad I followed my heart and having discovered a fascinating country.

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