Thursday, May 15, 2008

Phrase of the Day - Que tal?

Que tal, amiga? Oh, not much, eh?

Very informal, but another great greeting to learn to address friends informally.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Phrase of the Day: Dejame en paz!

Sometimes life hits you hard, and you need some time alone.

So you'll understand when I say - Dejame en paz. (Leave me alone)

No offense intended.

Friday, May 9, 2008

Phrase of the Day - Golpe bajo

You gonna bring the King a "hit below the belt" (golpe bajo)? Think again. No puedes dar me un golpe bajo.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Phrase of the Day - Hacer la cama

No puedo (I can't) hacer (make) la cama (the bed). I can't make the bed.

Well, maybe it's more won't than can't...

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Phrase of the Day: No Me Digas

This one has a pretty funny translation, according to online dictionaries. Well, I never!

No me diga evidently means "You don't say?"

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Word of the Day - Paraguas

Tienes mi paraguas? Oh, yes, the word umbrella is worthless...until it starts to rain.

Monday, May 5, 2008

Phrase of the Day - Hace buen tiempo hoy.

The weather is good today. Classic conversational filler sentence...

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Phrase of the Day - Te voy a dar...

I'm going to give you... take your pick. Now you know the phrase, you have the power.