Translation

Happy_Rotter says on Nov 8, 2005, 08:39:

Funny because both are expressions, I am pretty sure they come from paisas. I can't find an accurate translation for both but their meanings are more than clear:

1: It is used when you ask for a favor and people are more than pleased to help you.

- Lina, I think I could use a cup of coffee.
- Claro, ni que estuvieramos bravos!

2: Means that someone is struggling or trying hard for something

- The guy on that show is trying so hard to get people's sympathy.
- Si, está que se las pela por ganar.

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maraca says on Nov 8, 2005, 09:02:

Hey happy Rotter Thanks for your help... yes they are both expressions and I have some others to post.

I should have explained that I am colombian, so i actually know what they mean, but i dont know how to make an approximate translation of them into english.

Im making this kind of slang/expressions dictionary for my boyfriend, to make his spanish learning process more fun. The method is working quite well so far by the way.

bye

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Rubiazo says on Nov 8, 2005, 09:14:

I have been translating 'asquiento' as 'squeamish'. Does anybody have any other better suggestions?

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haji says on Nov 8, 2005, 16:15:

asquiento Asquiento----yukky-- is as close as i can get

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maraca says on Nov 8, 2005, 18:02:

Yukky is more likely to be the perfect tranlation for "guacala" isnt it?

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thur says on Nov 12, 2005, 03:23:

First sentence. I would translate it like "it's not as if...". So, like the first response says, they are more than happy to and/or it's no problem at all. If you're out in the ciy and you propose to take a taxi AGAIN your family reacts with "Ni que fueramos ricos!" - It's not as if we're rich! (and then they hail a bus)
Asquiento: squeamish (with regard to hygiene).
Greetings,

- pbase.com/thur

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