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Sunday, February 9, 2014
SUNSET - NAPLEMENTE - PUESTA DEL SOL
Xochitl Alderete Arreortua shared Pañales ecologicos ñiñoña's photo. pañales que te ofrecemos!!! diapers we offer! (Translated by Bing)
My Spanish Notes Una paja por favor
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Posted: 08 Feb 2014 06:00 AM PST
Have you ever need to know how to ask for a straw in Spanish? Surprisingly, knowing how to say straw in Spanish can be more difficult than you might think.
I remember when I learned how to ask for a straw. I considered this a victory and moved on. Then I discovered there was more than one word for straw. After that I discovered there were actually quite a few words for straw.
Let's take a look at some of the words for how to say straw in Spanish: Paja, pajita, caña, sorbete, cañita, pajilla,pitillo and popote.
If you're wondering why there are so many words for straw, it's because they're all regional. I'm not sure if there is a generally accepted word for straw, so if you have any suggestions feel free to leave a comment.
Let's revisit that list of translations for straw and I'll tell you what words are used in what country. At least in general.
Catalunya (Spain) - caña
Rest of Spain - pajita
Argentina - pajita, sorbete
Peru- cañita, sorbete
Dominican Republic, Cuba - sorbete
Puerto Rico - sorbeto
El Salvador, Costa Rica - pajilla
Mexico - popote
Colombia, Venezuela - pitillo
This list is not meant to be exhaustive, those are just the words this gringo has heard of. And the list comes with the additional disclaimer that it's based on my conversations, experience and opinion, so everyone may not agree with my list.
I also want to point out that in certain parts of Spain a caña can also be a beer, so you really need to know your audience.
Now it's time to talk about the title of this post.
¿Una paja por favor? A straw please? Something as simple as asking for a paja can end up being a little embarrassing. Yes, I know what you're thinking, how can asking for a straw be embarrassing? Let me explain. It turns out paja has another not so innocent meaning. And by not so innocent I mean vulgar. It's also a way of referring to masturbation in some countries. I won't go into detail on this blog, but you can read more about that here, on my blog about Swearing in Spanish. If you're the paranoid type when you ask for a straw using the word paja you can clarify things by asking for a paja para beber. Or you can simply avoid the word altogether by using pajita instead. Let's get back to the real issue, straws.
For those of you who like pictures, here's a nice photo that also serves as a handy reference. It was created by Veinte Mundos, which is a great (free) podcast site. You should check it out.
So what can you do to remember the right word at the right time? My advice is to just learn the words the people you associate with use the most. Beyond that you'll have to use good old-fashioned body language if you can't find the right word.
And that's it. Now you're equipped with everything you need to know for how to say straw Spanish.
Know any other words for straw or have some words of wisdom? Leave your comments below!
¡Hasta la próxima!
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Saturday, February 8, 2014
Judith Frey . . . Esta Noche 6 wings 60 pesos...
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Thursday, February 6, 2014
Susan Spíndola shared her photo. Esas nubes. Ese azul esa melancolía ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ These clouds. That blue that melancholy!!! (Translated by Bing)
Susan Spíndola shared her photo.
Esas nubes. Ese azul esa melancolía ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
These clouds. That blue that melancholy!!! (Translated by Bing)
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
San Agustinillo - Oaxaca EatSleepRIDE
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Cybel Melodie Hernandez Sire shared Perla Ziga's status. En san agustinillo In san agustinillo (Translated by Bing)
Cybel Melodie Hernandez Sire shared Perla Ziga's status.
En san agustinillo
In san agustinillo (Translated by Bing)
Monday, February 3, 2014
Jørn Albertus shared his post. Una pequeña selección de fotos tomadas en la playa de Zipolite recientemente. A small selection of photos taken on the beach of the village recently. (Translated by Bing)
Jørn Albertus shared his post.
Una pequeña selección de fotos tomadas en la playa de Zipolite recientemente.
A small selection of photos taken on the beach of the village recently. (Translated by Bing)
Una pequeña selección de fotos tomadas en la playa de Zipolite recientemente.
A small selection of photos taken on the beach of the village recently. (Translated by Bing)
Panorama del Pacifico, Noticias de Huatulco, Noticias de Puerto Escondido, Videos de Huatulco »... panoramadelpacifico.com Noticias y videos de Huatulco. En la costa de Oaxaca. Mexico.
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The sport will have strong momentum in Pochutla: RCL
IN FEBRUARY - 3-2014 
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The mayor gave the green light to start the first Triathlon 2014
Pochutla, Oaxaca -. As shown the interest of the local government about the strong impetus to be given to sport in all its branches, this Sunday was held in the coastal zone the First Triathlon Pochutla 2014, attended by more than 70 competitors from different places.
The Laredo Mayor Raymundo Carmona gave the starting signal, in which event thanked the young sportsmen and women, who enthusiastically joined the initiative pochutleco town hall.
In his message, called on those present to continue to prioritize a sporting activity, as this will results in healthier and less prone to disease, particularly cardiovascular disease, so frequent people today, he said.
Pledged that during his three years in office and from any political space, will support all activities for the benefit of children, the youth and all pochutleca Oaxacan Coast.
The First Triathlon took as its starting point the fishing community of Puerto Angel, in the presence of various clubs of high performance athletes, including the Universidad del Mar, Puerto Escondido, Huatulco and Oaxaca.
The fair was organized by the council and coordinated by Rita and Juan Manuel Quintas Herminia Garcia Mijangos, and highly satisfactory results were obtained with the large number of people who participated and attended to support their athletes.
Note that in this first triathlon More than 70 competitors, who stood out for their teamwork and decision during their performance in the different categories, men's elite category and female youth.
The goal, in which the architect Carmona Laredo was careful to receive and congratulate the participants, was located at the entrance to the Plaza of the Constitution, known as "Las Golondrinas", which also participated attentively, paramedics and medical distributed in each of the paths, the marching band of the private school, councilors and council staff.
Once finished the spring triathlon event, we proceeded to the awards in the main square where the mayor pochutleco, event organizers and council congratulated and made awards to the participating teams.
At the same time, Carmona Laredo advantage to encourage the young people and children to be actively involved in sports, it is a way to create a healthy, creative, and above all united society.
The winners of the first places, and I took the free category young Oaxacan Jorge Armando Garcia, a time of one hour three minutes at youth level, Rodrigo Dominguez, with one hour 16 minutes, and in the women's category, Lorena González Aragón with a total time of one hour 38 minutes.
Note that similarly to the first, second and third places were awarded with a financial reward in addition to their medals.
Later was launched with the weigh box of participants, it will be in charge of the State Boxing Association, Parra Elmer Miranda, who in his speech thanked the President for giving space to run these sports in Pochutla it was also the only one of the 570 municipalities worried about holding the event.
Suduaya - A Message From Earth (Chillout Mix)
Published on Feb 2, 2014
No Copyright intended, for promotional use only! If any upload shall be deleted, please contact me and it will be taken off straight away! Tracklist: Above & Beyond - Small Moments
Scann-Tec - Phaeton Remains
State Azure - So long, Eternity
Mikrokosmos feat. Djane Gaby - Unseen Dimension
Kliment - Forest Of wishes
Tarac - Wider Horizons
AstroPilot - The Last Night of Svarog
The Red Eyes - Arms over Jordan (Deep Fried Dub Vinyl Mix)
Temple Step Project & Kyrstyn Pixton - I Alone (Lubdub Remix)
Bandulu Dub - East of Antares (feat. Krusseldorf)
Sundial Aeon - Lunatic Visions
Banco De Gaïa - For Such a Time (System 7 Remix)
Djuma Soundsystem - Les Djinns (Trentemoller Remix)... Download: http://www.xstreamist.com/download.ph... Suduaya is a French producer and guitarist. In 2011, he released his first track on the Klopfgeister's compilation "Stand up against gravity" (Iono Music). His album " Dreaming Sun"(Altar Records) came out in september 2011.
Always on the road, he played at the S.U.N. Festival (Hungary), Summer Never Ends (SWITZERLAND), Spirit Base (Austria), Spiritual Healing (Germany), Transition Festival (Spain), Forest Star Festival (Sweden), The Experience Festival (Thailand), EarthDance (Hungary), &...
"Unity" is the name of his new album (Altar Records) released on September 15th 2013. The album grows from emotionnal ambient to groovy downbeat, with melodies and psychedelic sounds. Beautiful collaborations with the singer Irina Mikhailova and the singer Christian Amin Varkony, as well with the ambient producer By the Rain, and remixes for Zero Cult, Cabeiri and Green Beats...http://soundcloud.com/suduayahttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...https://www.facebook.com/suduayalivehttp://soundcloud.com/dreaming-sunhttp://official.fm/suduayamusic http://suduaya.bandcamp.com/ For bookings: suduaya@hotmail.fr
Scann-Tec - Phaeton Remains
State Azure - So long, Eternity
Mikrokosmos feat. Djane Gaby - Unseen Dimension
Kliment - Forest Of wishes
Tarac - Wider Horizons
AstroPilot - The Last Night of Svarog
The Red Eyes - Arms over Jordan (Deep Fried Dub Vinyl Mix)
Temple Step Project & Kyrstyn Pixton - I Alone (Lubdub Remix)
Bandulu Dub - East of Antares (feat. Krusseldorf)
Sundial Aeon - Lunatic Visions
Banco De Gaïa - For Such a Time (System 7 Remix)
Djuma Soundsystem - Les Djinns (Trentemoller Remix)... Download: http://www.xstreamist.com/download.ph... Suduaya is a French producer and guitarist. In 2011, he released his first track on the Klopfgeister's compilation "Stand up against gravity" (Iono Music). His album " Dreaming Sun"(Altar Records) came out in september 2011.
Always on the road, he played at the S.U.N. Festival (Hungary), Summer Never Ends (SWITZERLAND), Spirit Base (Austria), Spiritual Healing (Germany), Transition Festival (Spain), Forest Star Festival (Sweden), The Experience Festival (Thailand), EarthDance (Hungary), &...
"Unity" is the name of his new album (Altar Records) released on September 15th 2013. The album grows from emotionnal ambient to groovy downbeat, with melodies and psychedelic sounds. Beautiful collaborations with the singer Irina Mikhailova and the singer Christian Amin Varkony, as well with the ambient producer By the Rain, and remixes for Zero Cult, Cabeiri and Green Beats...http://soundcloud.com/suduayahttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...https://www.facebook.com/suduayalivehttp://soundcloud.com/dreaming-sunhttp://official.fm/suduayamusic http://suduaya.bandcamp.com/ For bookings: suduaya@hotmail.fr
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