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Forum: Translations Yesterday, 06:32 PM
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Posted By Bobbert
Many times, lyrics are hard to translate, so...

Many times, lyrics are hard to translate, so thank you for the translation and the side note, Rusty.
Forum: Translations Yesterday, 12:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 14
Posted By Bobbert
A Song by Ramón Ayala

I’m not able to translate nor understand the meaning of one part of a song by Ramón Ayala that is entitled “Recuérdame y Ven.”

The words before and after the area I don’t understand and can’t seem...
Forum: Vocabulary March 01, 2026, 12:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 34
Posted By Bobbert
Thank you, Rusty and AngelicaDeAlquezar. The...

Thank you, Rusty and AngelicaDeAlquezar. The added examples are great, so that clears it all up for me.

I think I'll "miss" someone on purpose in the near future just so I can show off and use...
Forum: Vocabulary February 28, 2026, 08:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 34
Posted By Bobbert
To Miss

I know there are many ways to use the word “miss” in Spanish as well as in English, and I’m familiar with a lot of their uses in Spanish, but I can’t figure out how to say “miss” in the sense of not...
Forum: Vocabulary February 14, 2026, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 64
Posted By Bobbert
Thank you for your input, aleCcowaN.

Thank you for your input, aleCcowaN.
Forum: Vocabulary February 14, 2026, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 64
Posted By Bobbert
Thank you, AngelicaDeAlquezar.

Thank you, AngelicaDeAlquezar.
Forum: Vocabulary February 13, 2026, 08:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 64
Posted By Bobbert
Flight Attendant

I try to remember to use the word azafata/azafato for flight attendant because I’m pretty sure it is used and understood by all Spanish-speakers, and it can be used to refer to both male and female...
Forum: Vocabulary January 18, 2026, 04:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 96
Posted By Bobbert
Thank you, aleCcowaN, for adding how these words...

Thank you, aleCcowaN, for adding how these words are used in Argentina.
Forum: Vocabulary January 18, 2026, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 96
Posted By Bobbert
Thank you, AngelicaDeAlquezar.

Thank you, AngelicaDeAlquezar.
Forum: Vocabulary January 17, 2026, 07:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 96
Posted By Bobbert
(Drink) Coaster and Cup Holder

I’m noticing that some countries say portavasos for (drink) coasters and posavasos for cup holders. And then I see that it is completely the opposite in other countries. Therefore, I would like to...
Forum: Vocabulary January 14, 2026, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 139
Posted By Bobbert
Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Vocabulary January 13, 2026, 10:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 139
Posted By Bobbert
Thank you, aleCcowaN and AngelicaDeAlquezar. ...

Thank you, aleCcowaN and AngelicaDeAlquezar. Your input and added information is appreciated.
Forum: Vocabulary January 12, 2026, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 139
Posted By Bobbert
kickstand

What word is mostly used for a bicycle kickstand in Mexico?

I have always used pata de cabra, but the dictionary shows pie de apoyo, pata de apoyo, soporte, and caballete. I use caballete to mean...
Forum: Translations December 30, 2025, 10:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 149
Posted By Bobbert
Thank you, aleCcowaN. That is one more thing for...

Thank you, aleCcowaN. That is one more thing for me to add to my list of Argentinisms.

I watch/listen to a lot of Lucho Mellera's YouTube videos, so I naturally hear many Argentinisms on those...
Forum: Translations December 30, 2025, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 149
Posted By Bobbert
Thank you, aleCcowaN and AngelicaDeAlquezar.

Thank you, aleCcowaN and AngelicaDeAlquezar.
Forum: Translations December 29, 2025, 12:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 149
Posted By Bobbert
Detenme Tantito

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKmk7dEwOB0

While watching an old episode of El Chavo Del 8, at minute 5:00, the dialog says:

¿Trajiste tu costal?
¿Mi costal?
Detenme tantito.
No lo traje....
Forum: Vocabulary December 26, 2025, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 133
Posted By Bobbert
Thank you for the sample sentences,...

Thank you for the sample sentences, AngelicaDeAlquezar.

I also googled what is non-public insurance/medical services and public health services in Mexico, so I'm now familiar with what that is...
Forum: Vocabulary December 25, 2025, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 133
Posted By Bobbert
Medical/Sick Leave

What is the term for “medical leave/sick leave” that is used in Mexico?

I am speaking of the extended time away from work that is permitted and protected by the company for illness and/or injury....
Forum: Translations December 19, 2025, 10:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 163
Posted By Bobbert
Thank you, aleCcowaN.

Thank you, aleCcowaN.
Forum: Translations December 18, 2025, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 163
Posted By Bobbert
Now that I have had time to think about this a...

Now that I have had time to think about this a little more, I have a couple more questions about saying my original sentence:

No estoy seguro de si usted es la persona a la que debo dirigirme...
Forum: Translations December 14, 2025, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 163
Posted By Bobbert
Thank you, Rusy and aleCcowaN. Your input is...

Thank you, Rusy and aleCcowaN. Your input is what I needed.
Forum: Translations December 13, 2025, 10:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 163
Posted By Bobbert
Is This Sentence Correct?

People were selling candy to raise money for a school/church.

I wanted to say:

I'm not sure if you are the person I should address this matter to, but I have a problem with my order.

and I...
Forum: Vocabulary November 30, 2025, 08:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 252
Posted By Bobbert
Thank you, AngelicaDeAlquezar. All the prior...

Thank you, AngelicaDeAlquezar. All the prior input, along with your good examples, completely answers my original question.
Forum: Vocabulary November 29, 2025, 12:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 252
Posted By Bobbert
Thank you, aleCcowaN. I'm familiar with the word...

Thank you, aleCcowaN. I'm familiar with the word "trastos" used in the plural, but I've never heard these expressions using "traste." So thank you for pointing them out.
Forum: Vocabulary November 29, 2025, 09:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 252
Posted By Bobbert
Thank you, Rusty.

Thank you, Rusty.
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