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Old May 13, 2008, 08:11 AM
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Mas te vale!

How can one say these words in English without sounding rude or stern.
Mas te vale!
Qué te consta!
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Old May 13, 2008, 08:51 AM
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I'd say "You'd better...".
The second one is "Que te conste".
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Que te conste... can often be translated mark my words... or listen carefully...
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Wow! You are always spot on.
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