Forum: Vocabulary
April 06, 2026, 11:22 AM
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Forum: Vocabulary
April 06, 2026, 09:08 AM
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Forum: Vocabulary
April 05, 2026, 02:24 PM
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Skidmark/Skid Mark
What word is most commonly used in Mexico for a skidmark/skid mark? So far I have found six different words in six different reference materials. I just need the word that is most commonly used in...
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Forum: Translations
March 30, 2026, 06:29 PM
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Forum: Translations
March 29, 2026, 09:18 PM
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Forum: Translations
March 27, 2026, 07:33 PM
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Self-made Men/Women
One on-line translator translates, “we are self-made men” as “somos hombres hechos a sí mismos, and another translator translates it as “somos hombres hechos a nosotros mismos.”
Are both correct?...
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Forum: Translations
March 04, 2026, 05:32 PM
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Forum: Translations
March 03, 2026, 11:25 PM
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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...
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Forum: Vocabulary
March 01, 2026, 11:11 AM
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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...
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Forum: Vocabulary
February 28, 2026, 07:34 PM
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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...
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Forum: Vocabulary
February 14, 2026, 02:23 PM
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Forum: Vocabulary
February 14, 2026, 11:22 AM
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Forum: Vocabulary
February 13, 2026, 07:59 PM
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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...
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Forum: Vocabulary
January 18, 2026, 03:48 PM
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Forum: Vocabulary
January 18, 2026, 09:44 AM
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Forum: Vocabulary
January 17, 2026, 06:09 PM
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(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...
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Forum: Vocabulary
January 14, 2026, 07:06 PM
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Forum: Vocabulary
January 13, 2026, 09:05 PM
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Forum: Vocabulary
January 12, 2026, 07:07 PM
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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...
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Forum: Translations
December 30, 2025, 09:24 PM
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Forum: Translations
December 30, 2025, 09:27 AM
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Forum: Translations
December 29, 2025, 11:43 AM
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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....
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Forum: Vocabulary
December 26, 2025, 11:25 AM
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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...
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Forum: Vocabulary
December 25, 2025, 05:20 PM
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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....
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Forum: Translations
December 19, 2025, 09:52 AM
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