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Forum: Translations November 20, 2009, 06:18 AM
Replies: 22
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Posted By EmpanadaRica
irse a pata = to go on foot? :) A...

irse a pata = to go on foot? :)


A propósito :D
Aquí en Amsterdam hay un restaurante español que se llama 'Pata Negra', black paw.
Me gusta mucho todos los las tapas (de patas..:D ) pero me...
Forum: Idioms & Sayings November 20, 2009, 05:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,493
Posted By EmpanadaRica
To duck out (of work, responsibility) perhaps? :)...

To duck out (of work, responsibility) perhaps? :)


http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/duck+out
Forum: Daily Spanish Word November 20, 2009, 05:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,412
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Just out of curiosity, is there a good Spanish...

Just out of curiosity, is there a good Spanish equivalent of the expression
'You've nailed it!' (and I do mean 'it' not a person..;) :rolleyes: :p)
Forum: Introductions November 20, 2009, 05:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,503
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Hola Hector, bienvenido aquí en estos foros. ...

Hola Hector, bienvenido aquí en estos foros.

Espero que podamos ayudarte con tú inglés, y me gustaría mucho aprender mucho de tí también. :)

Estuve en Guatamala una vez, hace unos años.. tu...
Forum: Daily Spanish Word November 20, 2009, 05:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,058
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Muchas gracias Angelica! :thumbsup::rose: A...

Muchas gracias Angelica! :thumbsup::rose:

A propósito..He oído una canción mejicana que se llama 'dame la batidora' ..? Algo así .. Alguien sabe lo que quiere decir eso, 'give me the mixer..?...
Forum: Idioms & Sayings November 18, 2009, 11:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,488
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Ah qué bien, gracias Chili. :D:rose:

Ah qué bien, gracias Chili. :D:rose:
Forum: Daily Spanish Word November 18, 2009, 11:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,058
Posted By EmpanadaRica
He learned it in Scotland, he has been living...

He learned it in Scotland, he has been living there for several years. :)

Oh sorry :o I was thinking of 'el polaco' but you are right it does have a connotation in English that isn't very nice...
Forum: Daily Spanish Word November 18, 2009, 11:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,058
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Wow my ears are hurting from all this out of tune...

Wow my ears are hurting from all this out of tune whistling.. :D:D

So how would you call what a Polak speaks talking fluent Scottish? :D :whistling::whistling::whistling:

So I guess 'paliza'...
Forum: Idioms & Sayings November 18, 2009, 11:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,488
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Jejeje.. :D:applause: ** seconds the motion** (<<...

Jejeje.. :D:applause: ** seconds the motion** (<< ¿cómo se dice en español? :D )
Forum: Translations November 16, 2009, 11:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,004
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Oh ok ahora entiendo. :D I think my British...

Oh ok ahora entiendo. :D

I think my British friends would say : ' She (still) gets pulled by guys' (or something to this effect :rolleyes: ).
Not sure if there is another espression (except 'she...
Forum: Idioms & Sayings November 16, 2009, 10:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,020
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Ohh ok... jeje.. I like it! :D :thumbsup:

Ohh ok... jeje.. I like it! :D :thumbsup:
Forum: Idioms & Sayings November 16, 2009, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,494
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Ah!! La segunda frase me gusta mucho de verdad...

Ah!! La segunda frase me gusta mucho de verdad tiene más sentido que la expresión inglesa o holandesa (cordero en lugar de oveja).

A propósito en holandés la expresión es 'Een wolf in...
Forum: Translations November 16, 2009, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,004
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Uhm ok thanx but I'm sorry, I am still not sure I...

Uhm ok thanx but I'm sorry, I am still not sure I understand what it means? :o :thinking: :confused:
Forum: Daily Spanish Word November 16, 2009, 12:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,133
Posted By EmpanadaRica
ah good to know! :thumbsup: Thanx everyone!...

ah good to know! :thumbsup:

Thanx everyone! :thumbsup: :)
Forum: Translations November 16, 2009, 12:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,517
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Hola poli :p Muchas gracias por toda tu...

Hola poli :p

Muchas gracias por toda tu ayuda y todas las correcciones!! :rose: :p :thumbsup: :kiss: Very sweet of you, for sure Sinterklaas will be giving you good presents this year :present:...
Forum: Translations November 16, 2009, 05:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,004
Posted By EmpanadaRica
¡Gracias Robin! :) :rose: Hmmmm ok so...

¡Gracias Robin! :) :rose:

Hmmmm ok so 'resultar' is more often used when something actually tirns out to be a certain way, and 'parecer' more to express it seems to be in a certain way (but more...
Forum: Translations November 16, 2009, 05:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,517
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Talking San Nicolás/Sinterklaas

¡Hola a todos!:p

Hoy me resulta ser (? o me parece ser?) un buen día para un ejerjicio en escribir/ escribiendo un poco. Agradecería mucho cualquieres correciones y consejos que alguien podría...
Forum: Translations November 16, 2009, 03:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,004
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Question Resultar

¡Hola a todos!:)

Quisiera entender/saber más sobre el verbo 'resultar' y lo agradecería mucho si alguien podría ayudarme con esto (y además sería tan simpático/a, would be so kind as to?) para...
Forum: Idioms & Sayings November 16, 2009, 01:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,494
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Talking ¡Ah me gustan tanto las expresiones...

¡Ah me gustan tanto las expresiones españoles!:thumbsup:
Tienen mucho sentido. :D

¿Hay una expresión para decir 'a wolf in sheeps clothing' ? :confused:
Forum: Vocabulary November 16, 2009, 01:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,651
Posted By EmpanadaRica
I think 'look out' and 'watch out' can also be...

I think 'look out' and 'watch out' can also be used when you are looking out / ' to be on the lookout' for something or someone, right? :)

'The police were looking out / on the lookout for the...
Forum: Daily Spanish Word November 16, 2009, 12:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,133
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Oh ok so in fact it is the other way around? :D ...

Oh ok so in fact it is the other way around? :D
Ahora aún no sé si tengo un piso o un apartamento.. :D:D

Suelo, only as in 'floor' I suppose not in the meaning of apartment, or also in that...
Forum: Idioms & Sayings November 16, 2009, 12:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,020
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Sí así es, es exactamente lo que quise saber. :p...

Sí así es, es exactamente lo que quise saber. :p :thumbsup:

Sí creo que lo es, gracias :thumbsup:

Ahorros I guess would be 'savings' :confused: :thinking:
Hacerse un nidito, me gusta mucho!!!...
Forum: Idioms & Sayings November 15, 2009, 08:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,361
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Talking :D As opposed to the 'fatal error' :D I...

:D
As opposed to the 'fatal error' :D
I always expect my laptop to die on me at some point.. :rolleyes: :D :p
Forum: Daily Spanish Word November 15, 2009, 08:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,600
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Ok, ¡muchas gracias poli! :) :rose:

Ok, ¡muchas gracias poli! :) :rose:
Forum: Idioms & Sayings November 15, 2009, 08:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,020
Posted By EmpanadaRica
Question Would 'empty nest' be translated literally in...

Would 'empty nest' be translated literally in Spanish (i.e. 'nido vacío') or is there another frase hecha? :)

Also just out of curiosity, how would 'nesting' and 'nested' in terms of...
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