I learn a little each day just by living here. For example, yesterday the gas company called
us from the apartment complex gate to let us know that there was someone here
to collect our payment for the monthly gas bill (they come a couple times at
the beginning of each month – it makes the whole payment process pretty
convenient). Dave answered the call and
they asked if he wanted to come to the gate to pay or “que suba.” He repeated “que suba,” looked at me quizzically
to see if I knew what it meant, I shrugged my shoulders, he told them he didn’t
understand the phrase, and then he headed down to the front gate. While paying the bill he asked the guard at
the gate what the phrase meant and he in turn motioned up to the
apartment. Aha! We could ask them to come up to our apartment
rather than coming down to the gate ourselves.
Tada, we learned a new phrase! Que
suba means to go up or to rise.
Side note: In addition to learning Spanish we’re developing
some amazing pantomime skills. We’re going
to be killer charades players when we get back to the states. Watch out for future game nights at our house!
Anyway, I need to be far more intentional about learning
Spanish. In an effort to do this I’m
asking for a little help from you, dear reader.
Do you know a useful Spanish word or phrase that you could teach me? Please share! (Please note: I’m already well
aware of how to ask where to find the bathroom.)
TBunting | October 6, 2011 at 9:19 PM
a) me gusta su blog look
b) quisiera=I would like (much more polite way of saying I want)
c) Monday= means what in spanish. I dont' exactly know how to spell it, but its pronounced monday with an accent.
LOVING YOU!
Abby | October 7, 2011 at 9:34 AM
Thanks Tal! Love you too!
Ari | October 11, 2011 at 9:53 PM
I only know "con fuego" which means, "with fire," which I hope you will never use! ;-) Oh, and I also know a useless phrase, "I like your big butt," which you should also never use! lol. Love your blog, Abby! Keep keeping us posted!