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the most beautiful word in spanish

Early this year La Escuela de Escritores made a poll to know what was the most beautiful word in spanish.

Most of you guys have learned or are in the process of learning spanish.. I was just curious what would be the most beautiful word in spanish for you...

"my" wordS would be:

- esperanza (hope) not only for what it means but for its sound... so soft...

- fantasmagórico... creepy... hahahahahahaha

AND

- Hola


what about yours?

Gabo

=D

By gabolicious on Aug 20, 2007, 18:22 in Friendly Talkzone. AddThis Social Bookmark Button


gabolicious says on Aug 20, 2007, 18:25:

also

GRACIAS!!!

nice word!!!

Elección no canonización....

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elmodefoque says on Aug 20, 2007, 18:28:

CHUCHA!!!!

PROUD ENEMY OF THE RIGHT WING!!!!!! THANK YOU!

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gabolicious says on Aug 20, 2007, 18:29:

jajajajajajajaja Elmo!!!

vos tenés muy buen humor!!! eres muy ocurrente!!!

LOL

bueno también esa palabra cuenta!!!

LOL

Elección no canonización....

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podborski says on Aug 20, 2007, 18:57:

deseo

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Leeroy says on Aug 20, 2007, 19:48:

mantequilla

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tuco99 says on Aug 20, 2007, 20:01:

I think that if the word has an "ñ" its a big plus. So, my vote goes to "mañana", easy, positive, optimistic, sounds good, and you can give it a full meaning yourslef.

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Robert Jorge says on Aug 20, 2007, 23:56:

So elmo, "Chucha", the horrible smell of body odor, is the most beautiful word in the Spanish language? I figured you would have said chocha, the slang term for vagina. Sorry, just breaking your balls. Yo entiendo. Pero, mi mejor palabra(s) de lengua espanol es "uno mas".

BEWARE of gold diggers.

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Robert Jorge says on Aug 21, 2007, 00:35:

A mi tambien Rubi. Me gustan las colas.

BEWARE of gold diggers.

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LA_MONA says on Aug 21, 2007, 01:08:

Pod I love that word too "deseo"
I also like:
susurro
sonrisa
placer
zozobra (no su significado sino como suena)
sutil
sublime
aguacero
tempestad
estrella
encariñarse
lindura
estrella

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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LA_MONA says on Aug 21, 2007, 01:50:

Oh yeah and I like
Hoguera, despertar, nadar, frenesi. (sorry no accents)

I love spanish y punto ;-)

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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gringolondinense says on Aug 21, 2007, 02:58:

CHORIZO!!! LONGANISA!

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panthdave says on Aug 21, 2007, 03:04:

rápidamente y fantasma but Mona already said that one...

panthdave Miami

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LA_MONA says on Aug 21, 2007, 03:05:

No I didn't babe..

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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LA_MONA says on Aug 21, 2007, 03:09:

By the look of my list I have been reading too many love stories ;-)

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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panthdave says on Aug 21, 2007, 03:23:

Your right..too early..Gab said fantasma..

panthdave Miami

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LA_MONA says on Aug 21, 2007, 03:33:

One word for you Panth...coffee!

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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LA_MONA says on Aug 21, 2007, 03:34:

Ah you reminded me one of my other favourite words "cafecito" que rico!

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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webmanco says on Aug 21, 2007, 03:40:

ilusión
sonrisa
lucero

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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gringolondinense says on Aug 21, 2007, 03:49:

my favourite word is Kat1...spanish for gorgeous ahhahah!!

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LA_MONA says on Aug 21, 2007, 03:52:

ahh lucero ...lovely!

GL you are obsessed!

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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panthdave says on Aug 21, 2007, 03:53:

Yes Maam Tinto rápidamente

panthdave Miami

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gringolondinense says on Aug 21, 2007, 03:54:

hey mona, i have been working on that chat up line for a whole month. i thought I was doing ok!!

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LA_MONA says on Aug 21, 2007, 03:59:

GL sorry honey but you'll have to get in line with the other guy's, I am thinking of starting a seperate web page for the admirers..don't worry she'll be back soon.

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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LA_MONA says on Aug 21, 2007, 04:00:

Panth don't tell anyone but I think my happiness has alot to do with caffeine ;-) When I am in Colombia I don't touch the stuff..but here, damn I need it.

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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panthdave says on Aug 21, 2007, 04:07:

Miami o Medellin tinto necesario

panthdave Miami

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elmodefoque says on Aug 21, 2007, 05:06:

It might not be as important in other regions of Colombia but for the northern Caribbean coast the word ‘CHUCHA� is synonymous with the greatest pleasure a man could have and is worshipped through out, thus making it the most beautiful and cherish word in the costeño language
To find out how important “CHUCHA is to a costeño kindly go to “YOUTUBE� and request �HOMENAJE A LA CHUCHA� (misspelled, it should be homenaGe) a beautiful poem by a prominent corroncho POET.
This video was rightfully deleted for its explicit sexual context but for those adults interesting in seeking information regarding one very important costeño tradition this is A MUST SEE.

PROUD ENEMY OF THE RIGHT WING!!!!!! THANK YOU!

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LA_MONA says on Aug 21, 2007, 05:07:

it's disgusting Elmo, I wouldn't have expected less ;-)

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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curramberochris says on Aug 21, 2007, 07:50:

i like the way "chicharron" rolls off the tounge........... I also think "mojón" is a fantastically descriptive word.

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gabolicious says on Aug 21, 2007, 08:06:

chicharron???

ja! sounds good as well... it's a funny word...

Elección no canonización....

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christobeldawg says on Aug 21, 2007, 08:34:

Senorita is a lovely sounding word to me.

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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webmanco says on Aug 21, 2007, 08:38:

Words coming from the right mouth can be very exciting even the word Guache

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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gabolicious says on Aug 21, 2007, 08:48:

have you noticed that some people pronounce a word in a different way than others?

I have a friend who pronounce so sweet "tan de malas" and "de pronto" she pronounces them with such a feeling that I like those words coming out of her mouth!!!!

Elección no canonización....

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LA_MONA says on Aug 21, 2007, 08:54:

I like the way someone I know says "Aaaaah bueno" when he has proved me wrong on something. I like the way colombian guys talk to each other, the language they use and the expressions.

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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christobeldawg says on Aug 21, 2007, 08:56:

It's not the words one says but the way that one says them, and in Spanish there is such emotion expressed. I like the way people always look directly in your eyes when speaking to you in Spanish in Colombia

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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christobeldawg says on Aug 21, 2007, 08:57:

Usually I only understand the words slightly but I can feel what they are conveying to me

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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Chelesupercono says on Aug 21, 2007, 08:58:

Culito de Oro......

never go to bed with someone crazier then you are, you will do it and you will regret it.......

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gabolicious says on Aug 21, 2007, 08:58:

Aaaaah bueno.... mas le vale que le guste el español, oyo??? jjajajajajajajaj

=D

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LA_MONA says on Aug 21, 2007, 09:00:

Yeah sometimes you don't need words just the mirada says everything you need to know.

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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podborski says on Aug 21, 2007, 09:06:

consentir

besame

delicioso

(in that order)

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gabolicious says on Aug 21, 2007, 09:07:

iiiiiiiiiiuuuuuuuuuuu

esto se está poniendo romántico...
jajajajajajaja
=D

Elección no canonización....

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Aug 21, 2007, 09:08:

atardecer, riachuelo, fragancia, cimarrón, campiña, azucenas...

and the ugliest words?

Cheers,
Desi

"When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"(First Witch in Macbeth)

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LA_MONA says on Aug 21, 2007, 09:08:

caricia...

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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gabolicious says on Aug 21, 2007, 09:09:

Desi I don't like the sound of "naco"....

Elección no canonización....

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LA_MONA says on Aug 21, 2007, 09:10:

Ugliest? Ja ja I don't think we're finished with the nice ones yet...

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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podborski says on Aug 21, 2007, 09:10:

those are good ones desi..

ugly...hmm...how about, is it zarpar (to launch?)

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LA_MONA says on Aug 21, 2007, 09:12:

I hate it when they call a woman una "guisa"

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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podborski says on Aug 21, 2007, 09:15:

hmm I am looking at a menu right now and was thinking 'guiso' is not that nice. What's a guisa?

gusano is kind of ugly

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gabolicious says on Aug 21, 2007, 09:15:

I dont like "jeta" either...

Elección no canonización....

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LA_MONA says on Aug 21, 2007, 09:19:

te voy a dar en esa jeta! jaja o when someone says "chupar trompa" instead of besar,

but I like the work "parche" "parcharse" desparchado" los de PBH somos unos desparchados jaja

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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gabolicious says on Aug 21, 2007, 09:29:

cuando alguien está dormido en Mexico dicen, esta jetón... guacala no me gusta como suena...

Elección no canonización....

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RussianFred says on Aug 21, 2007, 10:44:

The most beautiful word in spanish is "Si"

Annual Drug Deaths: Tobacco: 395,000, Alcohol: 125,000, 'Legal' Drugs: 38,000, Illegal Drug Overdoses: 5,200, Marijuana: 0. Considering government subsidies of tobacco, just what is our government protecting us from in the drug war?--Ralph Nader

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msaucey says on Aug 21, 2007, 11:05:

One of the most beautiful words is.... Mani - peanut butter.... Ugliest I'd have to say, maldita.. it does always remind me of a novela when I hear it used, which is rare....

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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elmodefoque says on Aug 21, 2007, 12:15:

BUTIFARRA
but, i still prefer CHUCHA
MATAME CHUCHA MATAME!!!!

PROUD ENEMY OF THE RIGHT WING!!!!!! THANK YOU!

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RussianFred says on Aug 21, 2007, 12:19:

I also like te-am-o "I love you"

Annual Drug Deaths: Tobacco: 395,000, Alcohol: 125,000, 'Legal' Drugs: 38,000, Illegal Drug Overdoses: 5,200, Marijuana: 0. Considering government subsidies of tobacco, just what is our government protecting us from in the drug war?--Ralph Nader

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curramberochris says on Aug 21, 2007, 13:05:

a word that most females think is ugly is jopear......

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Lcacique says on Aug 21, 2007, 13:37:

Hum, I like verraquera, chévere, amañarse, sabroso, morena, etc.

Hoy se nota en la floresta un ambiente de alegría. ¡Y el rumor de ranchería es mas dulce y sabe a fiesta!

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Chelesupercono says on Aug 21, 2007, 14:19:

chupadora.......

never go to bed with someone crazier then you are, you will do it and you will regret it.......

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la campiña says on Aug 21, 2007, 14:37:

guacala

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saddlespur says on Aug 21, 2007, 18:09:

Living in Atlanta the Spanish word or words I think are beautiful...."Hot Plate"

To Get What You Never Had...You Must Do What You've Never Done.

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RussianFred says on Aug 21, 2007, 21:01:

Saddlespurs, the words in Georgia is "No Plate". Georgia is anti-immigration, they pass one of the toughest immigration bill.

http://southeastfarmpress.com/news/072506-georgia-immigration/

Annual Drug Deaths: Tobacco: 395,000, Alcohol: 125,000, 'Legal' Drugs: 38,000, Illegal Drug Overdoses: 5,200, Marijuana: 0. Considering government subsidies of tobacco, just what is our government protecting us from in the drug war?--Ralph Nader

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Man Tequila says on Aug 21, 2007, 21:15:

Amistad
Cachorritos
Cacahuete
Susurrar
Iluminada

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

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houstongal says on Aug 21, 2007, 21:18:

Luna
Estrella

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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webmanco says on Aug 21, 2007, 21:18:

Suspiro

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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saddlespur says on Aug 22, 2007, 03:09:

RF... Passing laws in Georgia is just lip service for votes. There are thousands of laws pertaining to immigration on the books. Enforcing them is another story. When the pressure mounts or they think the pulse of Georgia is more immigration control...They'll pass more toothless laws.

To Get What You Never Had...You Must Do What You've Never Done.

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gringolondinense says on Aug 22, 2007, 04:43:

why is georgia called georgia?? Why not call it George or Georgina? Maybe thats on another bill as we speak.

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Aug 22, 2007, 05:20:

The most beautiful word in Spanish:
perdona
and in any language.

The ugliest word in Spanish: morbosear

"When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"(First Witch in Macbeth)

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LA_MONA says on Aug 22, 2007, 05:32:

Ugliest: careculo and all the other vulgar cara de....

culiar, tirar, chasquiar, churretiarse..

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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LA_MONA says on Aug 22, 2007, 05:33:

pirobo...very ugly too.

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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goin_south says on Aug 22, 2007, 06:36:

oH, gOD...from the most beautiful to the most ugly!
Again... colombia... land of extreme contrast.

Encantadora! MB!

Where do we go from here?

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webmanco says on Aug 22, 2007, 06:46:

COLOMBIA and all its derivations and combinations

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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gabolicious says on Aug 22, 2007, 06:58:

I like also "vaina" but I don't like "chevere" sounds too boricua for me

Elección no canonización....

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Chelesupercono says on Aug 22, 2007, 10:57:

CULITO DE ORO......

never go to bed with someone crazier then you are, you will do it and you will regret it.......

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goin_south says on Aug 22, 2007, 11:26:

Nice one, Cheles....I'm going to tell her that today, and see what sort of reaction I get ;)

Where do we go from here?

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LA_MONA says on Aug 22, 2007, 14:09:

Cheles you already said that one.

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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Chelesupercono says on Aug 22, 2007, 17:15:

It always works......jejejejejejejeje

never go to bed with someone crazier then you are, you will do it and you will regret it.......

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MaSep says on Aug 24, 2007, 14:08:

what about CHANGUA???

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goin_south says on Aug 24, 2007, 23:40:

what about: DOSMUJERESENCAMACONMIGOPARAMICUMPLEANOS?
jejjj

Where do we go from here?

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gringolondinense says on Aug 27, 2007, 01:17:

Senorita is nice.

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Cerealkiller says on Aug 27, 2007, 01:42:

hmm I dont have a list of the beautiful words but I can write an endless list of horrible words...

-Sabroso : Whoever pronounces that word deserves to get bitchslapped, this is the word I hate the most...it sounds disgusting and tacky...

-Cutis, Cabello, Tibio, Paila...


Nice words: Pluscuamperfecto, bebe, frio...

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill

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LA_MONA says on Aug 27, 2007, 01:44:

Hey I like sabroso!

Guapachoso?

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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Cerealkiller says on Aug 27, 2007, 01:49:

Huy nooo guapachoso tampoco...

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill

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LA_MONA says on Aug 27, 2007, 02:00:

jajaja though you might not like that one...

How about bacansisimo

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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Cerealkiller says on Aug 27, 2007, 02:14:

hmmm, I dont mind bacano...people say it all the time. I dont like jeta, cachetes, arracacha, pernil...

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill

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MaSep says on Aug 29, 2007, 21:23:

jeta well that one sounds nice and guapachoso, what about Nuera what my mother in law might be thinking about me (la que NO era)

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goin_south says on Aug 30, 2007, 01:02:

what about 'matrimonio', MaSep?
I bet that one is sounding pretty about now, eh?

Where do we go from here?

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MaSep says on Aug 30, 2007, 07:04:

oh yes! GS

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