Adam was looking pretty great the other day.
But there was some confusion over a conversation he had with my mom.
We had a good laugh over it. But we also had a great meal.
Click on over to Babalú today and see the most gorgeous Roast Chicken ever – Pollo Asado.
That's where you'll find the whole crazy-mixed-up story.
Totally worthy to be put on a platter. Yes, and the chicken too. 😉
Go check it out today. You won't be sorry.
Cute story. This part here: “he can defend himself pretty well” cracks me up. I love when we translate directly into English this way from Spanish. “Se defiende bastante bien.” English-only speakers would question the word choice, but we Cubans totally get it.The other day, my friend says to her daughter: “Don’t invent anything!” and I knew she meant “No inventes,” or, don’t get into trouble. LOL.
Another one: a Cuban friend, describing what happened when he stepped on a sandwich: “It got aplastated.” Totally makes sense to me:)
Chantel,That was completely unconscious. I don’t even hear it when I’m saying it, but wow, it’s sooo in our blood, isn’t it? And yes, I also warn my kids not to “invent.” =D
Here’s a family favorite:
“Don’t discover me, I’m arised.”
(No me destapes, estoy erizada.)
My father-in-law, que en paz descanse, used to say “I’m repugnant!” after big meals (Estoy repugnado). Made me laugh every time.Also, try explaining this one to the non-Spanish speakers: “Oh, I’m just eating sh#%,” when you mean you’re goofing off.
One more, one more, and I’m done, promise: Do you say “floor” when you mean “ground?” I get corrected on this all the time. But “piso” is “piso,” no matter where you are!
What about “pasando el vacuum”? I always say I’m gonna pass the vacuum and my husband laughs and laughs and says “so will I” as he gets up and literally walks past it
Ha ha cute. Sounds yummy. Off to print the recipe.
Okay, that was really funny! My daughter (age:16) and my mom have similar misunderstandings. My daughter loves to have my mom explain all the Cuban sayings, and she especially loves to hear the “apodos” given to everyone in our town. She defends herself in Spanish pretty well also! 🙂