Hi,
I agree with all the suggestions. Do what works for you. Get the local people to teach you a few words each day.
On the Camino I found ‘dict ‘ on my phone to be really helpful. Easy to put on your phone. Translates words from Spanish to English or vice versa, and then gives you examples...
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