Chadzbrew Posted March 5, 2010 #1 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Just a fun thread: Just wondering how many learn simple phrases prior to going to Mexico? I always touch back up on the basics. Donde esta el bano? (Where is the bathroom) is a must. What phrases do you usually need to know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchairtravelwoman Posted March 5, 2010 #2 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I review my little Barron's pocket guide before I go, too. Actually I usually bring it along. The second most essential phrase (after el bano) is "la cuenta, por favor" or you will be sitting all evening waiting for the check for food and drinks to be presented! In Mexico, the bill is rarely given to you until you ask. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobnsofi Posted March 5, 2010 #3 Share Posted March 5, 2010 most essential phrase... for the check... for food and drinks... hmm.... try to discretely and politely use the "hold the hand up, and rub the fingers together" method, like the old time movies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorgirlseattle Posted March 5, 2010 #4 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Actually, I do. I bought a copy of Spanish Phrases for Dummies and marked all the lines I'd like to know to study, then I copied down the essentials onto a cheat sheet which I then memorized. It actually worked out fairly well for me. My top phrases? Dos mas cervezas, por favor! (Two more beers, please!) Donde esta los banos? (Where are the bathrooms? Comes in handy after those beers :rolleyes:) No me interesta, gracias (I'm not interested, thanks ... for the beach vendors). No me moleste, por favor! (Don't bother me, please! ... for the overly aggressive beach vendors). And, just for fun: Donde esta la zapateria? (I'll let you fashionistas figure out that one on your own :p) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobnsofi Posted March 5, 2010 #5 Share Posted March 5, 2010 And, just for fun: Donde esta la zapateria? Oh... this is fun.... More.... No Cheating.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINEMANVISALIA Posted March 5, 2010 #6 Share Posted March 5, 2010 RECORD OR REPEAT AFTER THE AVATAR SPEAKS.. http://text-to-speech.imtranslator.net/English-language Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted March 6, 2010 #7 Share Posted March 6, 2010 I just learned this one on another thread: Es el hielo hecho de aqua purificado? Is the ice made from purified water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted March 6, 2010 #8 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Oh... this is fun.... More.... No Cheating.... I have to ask--where is this store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobnsofi Posted March 6, 2010 #9 Share Posted March 6, 2010 where is this store? the leather store pic below was taken in San Jose del Cabo recently, under shooters sports bar near the town square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorgirlseattle Posted March 6, 2010 #10 Share Posted March 6, 2010 BobNSofi ... LMAO! Thanks for making my day! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5waldos Posted March 7, 2010 #11 Share Posted March 7, 2010 The one problem with asking more complicated questions is that you are going to get an answer- and it will be in Spanish. That is where the going can get rough! I advise bringing along your kid who has been studying Spanish in school. Great for his/her education and gets you where you want to go too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorgirlseattle Posted March 7, 2010 #12 Share Posted March 7, 2010 The one problem with asking more complicated questions is that you are going to get an answer- and it will be in Spanish. That is where the going can get rough! I advise bringing along your kid who has been studying Spanish in school. Great for his/her education and gets you where you want to go too! Very true. In my limited experience with it, though, I've found that people appreciate that I'm making an effort to speak their language and between us we sort of figure out the rest of the longer conversations in a blend of Spanish, English, and gestures ... and lots of laughter, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia1290 Posted March 7, 2010 #13 Share Posted March 7, 2010 I speak Spanish, and I suggest... Cual colectivo va a la playa? (Which bus goes to the beach?) Vamos a la playa. (We're going to the beach.) - for taxis Cuanto cuesta? (How much does it cost?) A que hora termina esta diversion? (What time will the excurision finish?) Vamos al puerto de barcos. (We're going to the ship port). - for taxis. Que bella su pais, me encanta! (For buttering up the locals) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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