Mi disfraz de Cantinflas

Spanish online reading and listening practice - level A2

Dressing up as Cantinflas, the beloved Mexican film icon, is a fun and instantly recognizable costume choice. Mario Moreno, the actor behind Cantinflas, became famous for his quick wit, hilarious wordplay and charming, bumbling personality.

This reading and listening exercise can help you practise indefinite adjectives, El Pretérito Indefinido and El Pretérito Imperfecto.

Text by Inma Sánchez.

Exercise: Mi disfraz de Cantinflas

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