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Forum: Translations March 10, 2010, 12:56 AM
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Posted By xchic
If you carry on like this - I'm off!

If you carry on like this - I'm off!
Forum: Translations March 10, 2010, 12:54 AM
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Views: 2,265
Posted By xchic
His whereabouts are unknown.

His whereabouts are unknown.
Forum: Vocabulary March 09, 2010, 11:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,123
Posted By xchic
Clearly another difference between AmE & BrE!

Clearly another difference between AmE & BrE!
Forum: Practice & Homework March 09, 2010, 11:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,556
Posted By xchic
I haven't heard it used that way before:thinking:...

I haven't heard it used that way before:thinking:

Of course that doesn't mean it can't be.................................
Forum: Practice & Homework March 09, 2010, 11:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,556
Posted By xchic
I have never seen/heard extraño to mean I...

I have never seen/heard extraño to mean I miss:thinking:

I miss = Echo de menos

this part = esta parte (esa = that)

so I would say Echo de menos esta parte de mi vida
Forum: Vocabulary March 09, 2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,837
Posted By xchic
The keys are in the table drawer. (the drawer of...

The keys are in the table drawer. (the drawer of the table)
Forum: Translations March 09, 2010, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,332
Posted By xchic
Don't be like that, you're going to end up making...

Don't be like that, you're going to end up making me love you
Forum: Teaching and Learning Techniques March 09, 2010, 06:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 19,251
Posted By xchic
Sin embargo, tanto en español es muy lógico, a...

Sin embargo, tanto en español es muy lógico, a diferencia de Inglés.;)
Forum: Vocabulary March 09, 2010, 06:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,123
Posted By xchic
The Assembly Hall, or just the Hall.

The Assembly Hall, or just the Hall.
Forum: Translations March 09, 2010, 05:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,810
Posted By xchic
Not really.:thinking: Although I would...

Not really.:thinking:

Although I would actually say I can speak English or I speak English.
Forum: Translations March 09, 2010, 04:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,810
Posted By xchic
I can speak English = Puedo hablar inglés -...

I can speak English = Puedo hablar inglés - which I understand wouldn't be correct in Spanish?:thinking:

You would say Sé hablar español = I know (how to) speak Spanish.

Just another occasion...
Forum: Vocabulary March 09, 2010, 04:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,206
Posted By xchic
I have heard it said (& tend to agree) that you...

I have heard it said (& tend to agree) that you can often tell when someone has studied - as opposed to learnt 'on the street' - English as a foreign language because they tend to speak more...
Forum: Vocabulary March 09, 2010, 04:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,233
Posted By xchic
I finally gave in & turned to my dictionary. ...

I finally gave in & turned to my dictionary.

brush or underbrush (AmE) = maleza
Forum: Vocabulary March 09, 2010, 02:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,206
Posted By xchic
Really:confused: I think definitely...

Really:confused:

I think definitely old-fashioned though!
Forum: Vocabulary March 09, 2010, 02:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,233
Posted By xchic
I think brush is a lot of bushes.:thinking:

I think brush is a lot of bushes.:thinking:
Forum: Vocabulary March 09, 2010, 01:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,206
Posted By xchic
I think your list of translations is American...

I think your list of translations is American English:thinking:

Bassinet is an old-fashioned word, but I'm sure it's AmE rather than BrE.
Forum: Vocabulary March 09, 2010, 01:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,082
Posted By xchic
Don't worry - I was joking. It was just a play on...

Don't worry - I was joking. It was just a play on words:D
Forum: Vocabulary March 09, 2010, 01:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,233
Posted By xchic
I think it means a lot of thorny bushes in...

I think it means a lot of thorny bushes in American English
Forum: General Chat March 09, 2010, 12:39 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 19,323
Posted By xchic
When Harry met Sally:D K-Mart Sucks

When Harry met Sally:D


K-Mart Sucks
Forum: Teaching and Learning Techniques March 09, 2010, 12:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 19,251
Posted By xchic
Yo también, pero mujer no es mejor, porque...

Yo también, pero mujer no es mejor, porque también significa woman.

My husband speaks little Spanish, but one word he does know is mujer – he thinks it hilarious to call me his woman.:mad:
...
Forum: Vocabulary March 08, 2010, 11:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,206
Posted By xchic
You're right, but then crib isn't commonly used...

You're right, but then crib isn't commonly used either.

Mostly we say cot for a baby's bed. A moses basket is often used when the baby is newborn.
Forum: Vocabulary March 08, 2010, 11:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,082
Posted By xchic
I mean it's difficult to pronounce (say):)

I mean it's difficult to pronounce (say):)
Forum: Vocabulary March 08, 2010, 05:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,233
Posted By xchic
I know - my daughters wear them - but a long...

I know - my daughters wear them - but a long t-shirt or jersey is just like a mini dress, isn't it?

In my opinion they shouldn't be worn in public after the age of 25 or if you are bigger than a...
Forum: Vocabulary March 08, 2010, 04:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,082
Posted By xchic
Flax seeds would be best. You mean you can...

Flax seeds would be best.

You mean you can actually say that? It gives me trouble;)
Forum: Vocabulary March 08, 2010, 04:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,233
Posted By xchic
Ah...... But not tight trousers though. I...

Ah......

But not tight trousers though. I believe they were originally designed for dancers & the gym, to be worn with legwarmers - not to be worn in the street without a skirt/dress.
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