Since I do not know the language perfectly, I’m clearly going to have some awkward mishaps. Why keep them to myself? This was the first, of many.
The scene: getting coffee (to go!) at a place down the street, where I’ve already been to 5 times.
What was Said:
Coffee Barista: ¿quieres azúcar en el café?
Nora: No, gracias.
Nora: Oh, si, quiero azúcar, pero yo toque y luego..umm yo toque
What I meant to say:
Coffee Barista: Do you want sugar in the coffee?
Nora: No thanks.
Nora: Oh yes, I want it but I’ll take it and put it in later.
What was Heard:
Coffee Barista: Do you want sugar in the coffee?
Nora: No thanks.
Nora: Oh yes, I want sugar, but I touch and later…umm I touch
Yes, they all laughed.
Hahahaahahah this is hilarious. Thank you for sharing!
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