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Old December 25, 2008, 07:01 PM
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So what does cartilla exactly mean?
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It's does not mean anything.
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Thanks. Seguir la cartilla must be an idiomatic expression used in other countries, and not Mexico. Thanks!
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This text is copied from the script I'm translating, and this conversation is taking place in Venezuela.
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Of course this phrase means something. It can't just be dismissed, as David alluded. It may not be a phrase used in Mexico, but it must mean something to someone.

Seguir la cartilla and seguirle la cartilla have both been posted in this thread. The former is not being used in the discussion. The latter may mean something different than the former.

Since both appear to be idiomatic expressions, it would be helpful if a native speaker who is familiar with the expressions would respond.
Those of us who don't know what the phrase means should not offer help or comment.
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Huyyy? I'm sorry.
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Huyyy? I'm sorry.
Si personalmente no conoces una palabra o frase, lo correcto sería decir "no usamos esa frase en el sur de México", no decir "It's does not mean anything." (sic) que simplemente no es verdad. Gracias.
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Okay, from what I can gather, te sigo leyendo la cartilla, means this........

this is what mom has written on her "book" about men, should I continue reading it?


Bueno, la cartilla de tu mamá seguro es muy diferente a la de la mía...
Well, I'm sure your mom's "book" is different than mine.

You know how "we" always refer to "my book" when we are having a conversation with someone else (mostly women)

-she's not that good in my book
-my book says something different about her
-according to my book, she lost it a long time ago

Do you catch my drift?

etc. etc. etc.
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Elaina, I see were you are coming from and I like it. Since I have a deadline today I'm thankful for your help.

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I'm glad you "caught" it.....

You too! have a wonderful holiday!

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