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Forum: Daily Spanish Word November 26, 2009, 04:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,357
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Oh ok, so I guess more or less like 'junk'? ...

Oh ok, so I guess more or less like 'junk'?

Would this also be used for junk as in bad food? :)

¡Gracias! :rose:
Forum: Vocabulary November 26, 2009, 04:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 43,955
Posted By EmpanadaRica
¡Gracias por el aviso!/ Thanx for the heads up!...

¡Gracias por el aviso!/ Thanx for the heads up! :thumbsup:

¿Entonces, sería mejor decir 'trasero' por ejemplo? :)
Forum: Idioms & Sayings November 26, 2009, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,313
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Creo que he entendido que 'ni flores' quiere...

Creo que he entendido que 'ni flores' quiere decir más o menos 'ni idea' (¿correcto?)

¿Hay otros ejemplos que se utiliza mucho de este tipo de expresiones?

@xxilv: Bienvenida en estos foros,¡...
Forum: Vocabulary November 26, 2009, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,728
Posted By EmpanadaRica
I would say of these two definitely 'farmer'. ...

I would say of these two definitely 'farmer'.
Personally I don't think I have ever heard 'ploughman' . :rolleyes: :D
But I will leave that for the natives to elaborate on if necessary. :D
Forum: Idioms & Sayings November 26, 2009, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,378
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Maybe also 'to goof around' :) A propósito:...

Maybe also 'to goof around' :)

A propósito: ¿se utiliza mucho esta expresión? ¿Más que por ejemplo 'hacer el payaso' ?
Forum: Idioms & Sayings November 26, 2009, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,585
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Maybe also he/she's fake/ all fake. :) It's...

Maybe also he/she's fake/ all fake. :)
It's all fake.
Forum: Daily Spanish Word November 26, 2009, 04:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,357
Posted By EmpanadaRica
¿¿Qué quiere decir 'porquerías'?? 'chemicals'...

¿¿Qué quiere decir 'porquerías'?? 'chemicals' :confused::thinking:
Forum: Vocabulary November 26, 2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 43,955
Posted By EmpanadaRica
culito, sí asi es. :D

culito, sí asi es. :D
Forum: Introductions November 26, 2009, 02:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,298
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Bienvenido Kieran! :) I have the same...

Bienvenido Kieran! :)

I have the same learning approach as you do. :D :thumbsup:

These forums and especially all the wonderful explanations from everyone here have helped me a great deal,...
Forum: Daily Spanish Word November 26, 2009, 02:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,738
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Hehe.. :D In Dutch pepino = komkommer. ...

Hehe.. :D

In Dutch pepino = komkommer.

'Komkommertijd' (literally 'cucumbertime') means a time in which there is very little to do in terms of work eg when everyone is on holidays etc....
Forum: Idioms & Sayings November 22, 2009, 12:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,497
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Oh ok, ¡gracias! :thumbsup: :)

Oh ok, ¡gracias! :thumbsup: :)
Forum: Vocabulary November 22, 2009, 12:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 43,955
Posted By EmpanadaRica
hehe sí kontje ...

hehe sí kontje (http://www.nietnuttig.nl/2009/02/12/bye-bye-lekker-kontje/)= (pequeño) culo :)
Forum: Idioms & Sayings November 22, 2009, 10:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,497
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Is this from 'ponerse las pilas'? Does it mean...

Is this from 'ponerse las pilas'? Does it mean something like (re)charge your batteries ? :confused:
Forum: Daily Spanish Word November 22, 2009, 10:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,222
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Would this word be used to indicate a 'pleasant...

Would this word be used to indicate a 'pleasant disposition' as well?

Or would that be more like 'agradable' or 'amable'? :)
Forum: Daily Spanish Word November 22, 2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,600
Posted By EmpanadaRica
:D Right.. (I somehow tend to never believe...

:D Right.. (I somehow tend to never believe people who say that.:D :D)

Ok the other supreme editor at large then...:p

@ ¡Lou Ann: no hay de qué! :thumbsup:
Forum: Vocabulary November 22, 2009, 09:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 43,955
Posted By EmpanadaRica
:eek: Pavo? Doesn't that also mean turkey?...

:eek: Pavo? Doesn't that also mean turkey? :thinking: :D

A propósito, en holandés decimos 'een lekker kontje'. (lekker = sabroso/sabrosa, bueno/buena) :D
Forum: Translations November 22, 2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,766
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Hanging is used more often for tthings that are...

Hanging is used more often for tthings that are physically hanging.
Such as clothes being hung out to dry (although in fact 'to be hung out to dry is also an expression, i.e. to lose badly.)'
...
Forum: Idioms & Sayings November 22, 2009, 09:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,497
Posted By EmpanadaRica
vale, vale.. :D :thumbsup:

vale, vale.. :D :thumbsup:
Forum: Idioms & Sayings November 21, 2009, 01:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,497
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Hmmmm thanx yes it was a 'spelling discrepancy'...

Hmmmm thanx yes it was a 'spelling discrepancy' sorry, think I wasn't quite awake yet. :D
But thanx for the explanation it is much appreciated! :thumbsup::rose:




uhuh.. :p
So it would be...
Forum: Idioms & Sayings November 21, 2009, 03:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,493
Posted By EmpanadaRica
It's funny in fact I think there is also the...

It's funny in fact I think there is also the expression 'to do your fair share'?
But I believe this means to do more than your share, is that correct? Or, you did something amply/in abundance?
...
Forum: Translations November 21, 2009, 02:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,827
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Dodgy indeed... :D :D :thumbsup: lol...

Dodgy indeed... :D :D :thumbsup:

lol hahaha.. I don't even want to know.... :D:D



Ahhhhh muy bien!! Gracias!! :rose: :thumbsup:

¡Muy interesante! ¡Y qué sí, estoy de acuerdo, por que...
Forum: Daily Spanish Word November 21, 2009, 02:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,600
Posted By EmpanadaRica
:D I think Lou Ann is giving a compliment...

:D

I think Lou Ann is giving a compliment (or 'kudos') in a somewhat informal way to the 'supreme editor at large' (who I assume to be Rusty in this case :D ).

I.e. : well done to Rusty for...
Forum: Idioms & Sayings November 21, 2009, 02:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,497
Posted By EmpanadaRica
'To face the world' is an expression to say you...

'To face the world' is an expression to say you have to be brave and take responsibility for something, or to face people (i.e. to look them in the eye and 'face' the situation, deal with the...
Forum: Daily Spanish Word November 21, 2009, 02:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,058
Posted By EmpanadaRica
¡Ah bueno gracias Sr. Chili picante! :D :rose: ...

¡Ah bueno gracias Sr. Chili picante! :D :rose:


Ohh ok, I see..hehe.. thanx for explaining! :thumbsup: (A Mexican man mentioned it to me so I was wondering and looked it up on the internet but...
Forum: Daily Spanish Word November 21, 2009, 01:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,412
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Hehe..ok! :D ¡Y gracias, Homero! :) ...

Hehe..ok! :D

¡Y gracias, Homero! :)



Hola irmamita. :p
Not sure if this is what you meant with 'realize' but this is not the way it is used in English. :) You could say for instance :...
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