Ask a Question

(Create a thread)
Go Back   Spanish language learning forums > Spanish & English Languages > Vocabulary > Idioms & Sayings


What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas

 

An idiom is an expression whose meaning is not readily apparent based on the individual words in the expression. This forum is dedicated to discussing idioms and other sayings.


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old November 10, 2010, 06:43 PM
vita32's Avatar
vita32 vita32 is offline
Emerald
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 522
Native Language: Bicol/Tagalog; English = second language
vita32 is on a distinguished road
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas

Que sucedo en Vegas estancias en Vegas. ?Es está un corecto traducion?Gracias.
__________________
To love, live and learn.

All corrections are appreciated.
Reply With Quote
   
Get rid of these ads by registering for a free Tomísimo account.
  #2  
Old November 10, 2010, 07:16 PM
chileno's Avatar
chileno chileno is offline
Diamond
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Las Vegas, USA
Posts: 7,863
Native Language: Castellano
chileno is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by vita32 View Post
Que sucedo en Vegas estancias en Vegas. ?Es está un corecto traducion?Gracias.
Lo que sucede en (Las) Vegas se queda en (Las) Vegas.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old November 11, 2010, 12:44 AM
irmamar's Avatar
irmamar irmamar is offline
Diamond
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 7,071
Native Language: Español
irmamar is on a distinguished road
Do you say "Vegas", without the article? We always say "Las Vegas".
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old November 11, 2010, 03:48 AM
vita32's Avatar
vita32 vita32 is offline
Emerald
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 522
Native Language: Bicol/Tagalog; English = second language
vita32 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by chileno View Post
Lo que sucede en (Las) Vegas se queda en (Las) Vegas.
Gracias. People here(where I live), usually omit the "Las".
__________________
To love, live and learn.

All corrections are appreciated.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old November 11, 2010, 12:25 PM
chileno's Avatar
chileno chileno is offline
Diamond
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Las Vegas, USA
Posts: 7,863
Native Language: Castellano
chileno is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by irmamar View Post
Do you say "Vegas", without the article? We always say "Las Vegas".
Yes, as a matter of fact the advert goes just like Vita32's message title states it.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old November 11, 2010, 12:42 PM
irmamar's Avatar
irmamar irmamar is offline
Diamond
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 7,071
Native Language: Español
irmamar is on a distinguished road
OK, I didn't know. Thanks.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old November 13, 2010, 07:08 AM
hermit hermit is offline
Emerald
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: scotsburn, nova scotia
Posts: 617
Native Language: english
hermit is on a distinguished road
In calling it simply "Vegas", the speaker implies a familiarity with the
famous gambling/show business mecca...
__________________
"Be brief, for no discourse can please when too long."
miguel de cervantes saavedra
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old November 13, 2010, 01:21 PM
irmamar's Avatar
irmamar irmamar is offline
Diamond
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 7,071
Native Language: Español
irmamar is on a distinguished road
Thanks for your input, hermit.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
vegas

 

Link to this thread
URL: 
HTML Link: 
BB Code: 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Site Rules


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:47 AM.

Forum powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

X