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Forum: Vocabulary January 06, 2012, 01:54 PM

Replies: 11 Scientific notation Views: 4,719 Posted By Don José Here we usually say "100 elevado a 32". The... Here we usually say "100 elevado a 32". The notation 100^32 is new to me.

Forum: General Chat January 05, 2012, 05:41 AM

Replies: 11 Recommendations wanted: Spanish Movies with Subtitles Views: 9,409 Posted By Don José As you want to travel to Latin America, I think... As you want to travel to Latin America, I think Mexican films by Buñuel can be appropiate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCIaqwmKUJY&feature=related If you click in 65 videos, you can watch...

Forum: Translations January 04, 2012, 10:37 AM

Replies: 8 pasa la bonita Views: 6,776 Posted By Don José Here we say "pásalo bien" or "que lo pase(s)... Here we say "pásalo bien" or "que lo pase(s) bien".

Forum: Practice & Homework January 04, 2012, 10:28 AM

Replies: 11 English Essay Views: 8,674 Posted By Don José I thought "is" was a typo. :thinking: I thought "is" was a typo. :thinking:

Forum: Translations January 04, 2012, 07:33 AM

Replies: 8 Sentence Views: 3,185 Posted By Don José Yes, you are reading it correct. Anyway, it... Yes, you are reading it correct. Anyway, it should be "adjuntó". In this context, the sentence "si me explico?" sounds odd to my non-Mexican ears. It might be "¿Sí? ¿Me explico?". Who...

Forum: Teaching and Learning Techniques January 04, 2012, 07:18 AM

Replies: 1 "Practica español" (web gratuita) Views: 2,810 Posted By Don José "Practica español" (web gratuita) http://www.practicaespanol.com/ Creo que puede ser interesante para los estudiantes de español. En el proyecto participa el Instituto Cervantes. En la columna de la derecha hay unos ejercicios...

Forum: Teaching and Learning Techniques January 04, 2012, 07:07 AM

Replies: 7 Opinions wanted on self-study courses Views: 12,583 Posted By Don José Have a look here: ... Have a look here: http://forums.tomisimo.org/showthread.php?t=7498

Forum: Vocabulary January 04, 2012, 06:37 AM

Replies: 7 Maquíssima Views: 3,463 Posted By Don José By the way, "maqueado" in Spain is a colloquial... By the way, "maqueado" in Spain is a colloquial word that means to be all dressed up. http://es.thefreedictionary.com/maqueado I didn't know it, but looking in the RAE dictionary: maque=...

Forum: Translations January 04, 2012, 05:55 AM

Replies: 8 pasa la bonita Views: 6,776 Posted By Don José It could be "pásala bonita". We don't use that... It could be "pásala bonita". We don't use that sentence in Spain, so I would wait for somebody to confirm it.

Forum: Vocabulary January 02, 2012, 08:50 AM

Replies: 46 On and Off Views: 7,621 Posted By Don José Sorry, I was using kitchen (cocina, the room) for... Sorry, I was using kitchen (cocina, the room) for stove (cocina, the apparatus). 1. Voy a encender el horno. 2. Voy a poner el horno. 1. ¿Has encendido el fuego? (de la cocina) 2. ¿Has puesto...

Forum: Practice & Homework January 01, 2012, 03:38 PM

Replies: 3 "El Greco" Views: 2,097 Posted By Don José I would change the red words: El Greco fue... I would change the red words: El Greco fue un pintor del Renacimiento español y del siglo diecisiete. Su nombre verdadero fue Domenikos Theotocopoulos, pero lo apodaron “El Greco” porque fue...

Forum: Vocabulary January 01, 2012, 03:27 PM

Replies: 46 On and Off Views: 7,621 Posted By Don José Some cases in which "poner" is not used, at least... Some cases in which "poner" is not used, at least here: luz, móvil/celular, ordenador/computadora, impresora, altavoces. I wonder if some people would use it for a microwave, an oven or any kind of...

Forum: Idioms & Sayings January 01, 2012, 03:12 PM

Replies: 6 What in the world? Views: 8,111 Posted By Don José Also: "¿Qué demonios?", and of course some... Also: "¿Qué demonios?", and of course some swearwords...

Forum: Grammar December 31, 2011, 10:44 AM

Replies: 2 Sentir (is reflexive necessary) Views: 3,496 Posted By Don José Paco se sintió avergonzado :good: Paco sintió... Paco se sintió avergonzado :good: Paco sintió avergonzado :bad: Paco se sintió enfermo. Paco se sintió culpable. Paco sintió un deseo de matar a alguien. Paco sintió frío. Paco sintió...

Forum: General Chat December 31, 2011, 10:18 AM

Replies: 6 Acento sureño tipo palurdo en doblajes mexicanos Views: 4,092 Posted By Don José Incluso antes de los ochenta/noventa, el tipo de... Incluso antes de los ochenta/noventa, el tipo de doblaje de las películas de Disney (Blancanieves, La bella durmiente, Peter Pan ...) era similar al del vídeo que puse.

Forum: General Chat December 31, 2011, 06:51 AM

Replies: 6 Acento sureño tipo palurdo en doblajes mexicanos Views: 4,092 Posted By Don José And what about this?: ... And what about this?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjTDwaJL-Go&feature=related

Forum: Introductions December 30, 2011, 11:28 AM

Replies: 7 Hola de nuevo Views: 4,841 Posted By Don José : corazón The sentence is not... : corazón The sentence is not good. I suppose you mean something like: ... y no he estudiado español durante mucho tiempo.

Forum: Culture December 28, 2011, 01:11 PM

Replies: 13 Culturally offensive Views: 11,239 Posted By Don José According with this link, it would be related to... According with this link, it would be related to black slaves gatherings in which they ate, talked, sang... http://www.muyinteresante.es/ipor-que-decimos-merienda-de-negros I think "merienda" can...

Forum: General Chat December 28, 2011, 12:29 PM

Replies: 7 Good Morning! Views: 2,501 Posted By Don José "Próspero año nuevo" sería el equivalente a... "Próspero año nuevo" sería el equivalente a "happy new year". También se dice "feliz año nuevo". "Próspero" puede sonar demasiado formal, dependiendo del contexto.

Forum: Idioms & Sayings December 28, 2011, 12:22 PM

Replies: 9 La copa de un pino Views: 3,623 Posted By Don José A common expression here. Not only for "good"... A common expression here. Not only for "good" things: Una mentira como la copa de un pino. A big lie.

Forum: Vocabulary December 27, 2011, 04:03 AM

Replies: 2 Gracias & Agradezco Views: 6,073 Posted By Don José Here you use "te lo agradezco" to emphasize how... Here you use "te lo agradezco" to emphasize how grateful you are. You won't use it after asking the time or things like that, but rather when, e. g., you have a big problem and somebody offers to...

Forum: Teaching and Learning Techniques December 26, 2011, 04:29 PM

Replies: 2 Listening - streaming radio and podcasts Views: 4,258 Posted By Don José http://www.rtve.es/radio/ Here, a satellite... http://www.rtve.es/radio/ Here, a satellite radio map: http://www.rtve.es/rne/emisoras/rnesatod.htm

Forum: Grammar December 26, 2011, 10:28 AM

Replies: 9 Another "por" vs "para" question Views: 5,784 Posted By Don José These questions about por and para make me think... These questions about por and para make me think I know nothing about my own language. :D However, reading this, I think you can sometimes translate the idea of "based on" or "because" as "por",...

Forum: General Chat December 23, 2011, 03:12 PM

Replies: 8 Una broma Views: 3,139 Posted By Don José Here, we call this "adivinanza" instead of... Here, we call this "adivinanza" instead of "broma" Mi amigo me la dijo y yo la entendí. However, there is a better version, with its rhyme: Blanca por dentro, verde por fuera, si no lo...

Forum: General Chat December 22, 2011, 03:48 PM

Replies: 14 College!!! Views: 3,140 Posted By Don José In this case, it mustn't be different. ... In this case, it mustn't be different. Colegio here: - private or public school (children until 12) - private or "concertado"* school (12-18) - professional association...

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