Posts Tagged ‘Latin American Spanish’

(10 points!!!) Please translate these lyrics into Spanish (Latin American Spanish)?

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Please translate this phrase into Latin American Spanish. (No babelfish and no translators). Must be fluent to translate (no spanish 3 students and crap like that). 10 Points people!!! Thanks!
"Wish I could somehow let you know that all the way from here to Mexico, you are the one and only girl for me…"

How do i say ” So where is everything leading to? Whats up with this?” In spanish ( Latin American Spanish )?

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Im talking to this boy, and i want to ask him something in spanish. So how do i say …. " Where is everything leading to? Whats up with this? " ….. In spanish. Preferably Latin American spanish. Hes from Dominican Republic , so i would like to say it in their spanish.
" Where is [...]

Would you make a fair comment about Brazilian Portuguese & Spanish (European + Latin American)?

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

In Europe, Spanish is absolutely in a stronger position than Portuguese. In USA, the most popular foreign language is latin-american Spanish, especially Mexican style, because there’re a lot of Mexico immigrants in USA. & In latin-america, people speak latin-american Spanish, it mainly includes Mexican, Argentine, Chilian style, & In Brazil, people speak Brazilian Portuguese, which [...]

(10 Points!!!) How do you say these quotes in Spanish? (Latin American Spanish)?

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

How do you say these quotes in Spanish? (Latin American Spanish only plz). Only residents of Latin America or people who have lived there before. (No americans who’ve taken a "spanish" class) Also please don’t use babelfish cuz it doesn’t work right. Thanks! (10 points for the best answer!! I speak some spanish.)
"Being there at [...]

10 Points!!! How do you say these sayings in Spanish? (Latin American Spanish)?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Only fluent speakers translate please (residents of latin american countries preferably). Don’t use babelfish or online translator crap.
How do you say these in Latin American Spanish:
Why do the good die so young…
Why are these things happening…
No word can describe what I am feeling…
I guess it was God’s will…

Is Latin American Spanish spoken in South America?

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Please don’t make fun of me if this is a stupid question to everyone else, Geography was not a good subject of mine.
I know Mexican spanish, and European spanish, because mexico and some of the European countries speak spanish. The only other place that spanish is spoken in North America is New Mexico, but that’s [...]

How difficult is it to learn between Spanish dialects (Castellano and Latin American)?

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

I’m a Filipino college student taking up Spanish as a 3rd language (4th, if you consider the Visayan dialect dissimilar from "Filipino"). I’ve already studied English and am passably proficient at it.
The school offers two Spanish classes, one offering Castellano (Spain Spanish) and another offers Latin American Spanish.
I’d like to learn both, and I anticipate [...]

What do “Latin American” Spanish speakers think of people who speak “Castilian Spanish”?

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

I would like to know what people who speak Latin American Spanish think of people who know or are learning "Castilian" or "Spain" Spanish. I have been learning how to speak spanish for a few weeks now with Rosetta Stone software. I am learning so that I can travel to Spain. I would like to [...]

Natives! Studying Latin American Spanish for 4 years, but want to study abroad in Spain. Will I be alright?

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

I’ve been studying Latin American Spanish for over 4 years, and in college I want to study abroad, but I would really like to study in Spain as opposed to Mexico or somewhere in Latin America. Is there enough of a difference in Spain-Spanish and Latin American Spanish to the degree that I should [...]

Differences in Latin American and mainstream Spanish linguistics?

Monday, October 12th, 2009

I’ve noticed that there seems to be a lot of differences in "proper" Spanish and Latin American Spanish, yet they all seem to be able to understand each other. The problem is, I’m finding it more difficult to learn vocabulary because some of my CD’s are Latin American dialect, and some are Spain’s, which [...]

European vs. Latin American? (Portuguese and Spanish)?

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

So I was at the library yesterday with my friend who’s from Paraguay. We saw these Learn Portuguese CDs and we both grabbed them- I have Portuguese heritage and I think she wanted to learn. However she grabbed the Brazilian Portuguese CD and I grabbed the European one xD
I’m learning Spanish, and I want [...]

What’s the difference between Latin American and Castilian Spanish?

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

I’m a writer and I have a decent enough grasp of the Spanish language (I’m not fluent, but I can read a lot of it) from study and teaching myself and studying Latin for the past three years, but I want to be fluent in both Latin American and Castilian Spanish, though, no matter how [...]

Latin American / Spanish religon – View of the Virgin Mary?

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

I’m looking into how latin american/spanish religion differs from UK views (broadly, not going into catholic versus christian views or anything).
I heard that the spanish / latin american people view the virgin mary as a saint, and in some ways revere her more then jesus christ. Any info on this? What do they think of [...]

what is the difference between Latin American Spanish (Americas) and Castillian Spanish (mainland Spain)?

Monday, September 28th, 2009

which country used Latin American Spanish ?
and which country used Castillian Spanish ?

Do Mexicans and other Latin Americans understand Castellano Spanish?

Friday, September 25th, 2009

I want to learn Spanish, but I like the Spanish from Spain (Castellano) because it sounds wonderful to me (not that Latin American Spanish sounds bad or anything). I just want to know if Latin Americans can understand so I know if the language is useful or not.

Latin American/Spanish translators – I worship you, this is the last part of the first email?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

if you are only just looking at this question please please look back at my first two questions which start of with the same wording Latin American/Spanish translators as you may be able to help me with those two – I am so desperate to know what he is saying I can work most of [...]

European Spanish / Latin American Spanish?

Monday, September 21st, 2009

I’ve never studied Spanish officially, but I think if I did that I would like European Spanish better. If I learned to speak Spanish like it’s spoken in Spain, would I have any trouble being understood by Spanish speakers in the Americas?
What’s the main difference bw latin american spanish and european spanish?
- (I’m czech)

Could anybody recommend good Spanish Spanish (not Latin American Spanish) learning software?

Monday, September 7th, 2009

I would like to learn Spanish Spanish not Latin American Spanish. I know that Rosetta Stone has it and it’s widely advertised everywhere but is it really that good? And of course if I Google Spanish learning software, search results are in the order of what software company paid to be on the top of [...]

Help with Spain Spanish vs Latin American Spanish?

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

Hey so I’m learning Spanish right now and obviously it’s Latin American Spanish, but I really love the accent from Spain. Can someone tell me the major differences between the two and some phrases/words that are used in Spain but not in Latin America? Gracias.

English translation for Latin american spanish phrase or term pronounced ‘whetto’?

Monday, August 24th, 2009

I am working under a latin american (spanish) speaking supervisor. Instead of calling me by name, I am now being refered to the whetto?
Although I could care less what anyone chooses to call me, I’d still like to know what it means.

Should I learn peninsular or Latin American Spanish?

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

Well, actually I’m already near fluent is Spanish, and I have been taught Latin American Spanish. I want to speak peninsular Spanish though because I plan to study a semester in Barcelona or Madrid. The only problem is that I am American, and if I decide to get a job in which I work with [...]

Is it OK to learn Latin-American Spanish, If I go to Spain?

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009

The 2 great audio methods I might buy, only teach LATIN AMERICAN Spanish… and I’m from europe.
Will I be able to talk to people in Spain and understand each other ok?

How can I learn Real Latin American Spanish.?

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Right now I am learning German which will take me about 1.5 years to understand a lot.
I want to learn Real Latin American Spanish and not that spain shit. I live in NYC and would love to be able to converse in Spanish that most latinos understand.
Don’t say Pimsleur as I have taken a few [...]

Where can I find a helpful, free, online Spanish (Latin American) Course?

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

My family has just moved to Panama where they speak Latin American Spanish. I’m trying to find a free, online course that teaches this, but all I can seem to find is straight Spanish courses. I have Rosetta Stone and it’s ok, it’s just not as helpful for me as what I’m needing. Does anyone [...]

Is it that much of a difference between Latin American Spanish and Spain Spanish?

Saturday, August 8th, 2009

I want to learn spanish and thought about using the rosetta stone. For spanish, they have two different choices, latin american spanish or spain spanish. I just wanted to know if there was a major difference and which is the best bet to buy.
I cant buy both either cz it would be wayyy to much!!

Would a person in Spain understand my broken Latin American Spanish?

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

I am traveling to the Andalucia region of Spain this summer. I speak a decent amount of Latin American Spanish but I was wondering how many people in that region would actually understand it.

What is the latin american spanish alphabet?

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

My girlfriend is from Spain so she only knows the Spain version. But my Spanish class is Latin American Spanish and I already noticed some differences.
I mean it’s pronounced differently