Try to find out what this means: Navas, «po zí»

Question

This time I am attacking with the same writer but a different topic: football!! I mentioned before, Maria Jose Navarro, is an unconditional fan of the Atlético de Madrid and is a columnist in a national newspaper.

This article was published today and I hope this will be easier than her Leonor bit

Navas, «po zí»

En una rueda de prensa insólita y sin precedentes, Jesús Navas nos ha contado que ya quiere ir a la Selección. O sea, que sí, que ahora ya quiere y que le mola, siempre y cuando la cosa le pille a tiro de piedra y tenga cobertura todo el rato para char- lar con la familia. Lo próximo será que Raúl convoque otra para decir que ya desea ser titular en el Madrid de nuevo, o que Guti cite a los medios para comentarle a Pellegrini que ya le puede perdonar. Navas asegura que está tranquilo y que, siempre y cuando así lo estime oportuno Vicente del Bosque, hará el favor de echar un ratito con la Roja. Le agradecemos que aña- da que la decisión la tiene el seleccionador, porque ya pensábamos que los futbolistas se convocaban solos.

Se antoja ridícula esta puesta en escena. Se antoja un paripé sin sentido que Hierro ha obligado a perpetrar al jugador para cubrirse las espaldas, no vaya a ser que el chiquillo pegue la espantá y queden la Federación, Hierro, Del Bosque y hasta la Selección coloraos como tomate pera. Aunque, ahora recuerdo que el ex siete de España compareció antes de la Eurocopa para disculpar el mal gusto de Luis Aragonés, así que estamos curados de espanto.

Answer 1

My final attempt...

In an unusual and unprecedented press conference, Jesús Navas has told us that now he wants to go to the Spanish National Team. That is to say that, yes, now he wants to and thinks it would be awesome, as long as it’s close by and he’s within cell-phone range and can chat with his family. The next will be that Raúl convenes another to say that now he wishes to be Starter for Madrid again, or that Guti makes a date with the media to tell Pellegrini that now he can forgive him. Navas affirms that he is satisfied, and that, as long as Vincente del Bosque deems it appropriate, he’ll be so kind as to spend a little time with la Roja. We thank him for adding that the decision is in the hands of the selector (coach?), because up until now we thought that the soccer players appointed themselves.

This staging seems ridiculous. It seems like a meaningless pretense that Hierro has forced the player to enact to cover his back, so that it won’t turn out that the boy does a disappearing act, leaving the Federation, Hierro, Del Bosque, and even the Spanish National Team with egg on their faces (thanks Izononi). Although, now I remember that Spain’s old #7 (Raúl) appeared before the European Cup to forgive (excuse?) the tastelessness of Luis Aragonés, so we needn’t fear. (lit: we are cured of fear)

• Nice - Izanoni1 Nov 9, 2009

Answer 2

In an unusual and unprecedented press conference, Jesús Navas has told us that he now wants to go to the Spanish National Team (la Selección de Fútbol de España.) That is to say, really, that he wants it now already (he wants it and he wants it now), and that it would be awesome/great provided that it get him closer (a stones throw away) and that he have coverage (be allowed) to speak with the family anytime(I imagine "family" might be referring to the media or possibly his former team but may could be taken literally, if it were to mean that he could avoid feeling homesick if he were to make this move). What will be next is that Raúl (González – the team’s top scorer) will call another (press conference) in order to say that he still wants play with Real Madrid, or that (The co-captain of Real Madrid, José María Gutiérrez) 'Guti' meet with the press to tell (Manuel) Pellegrini (Manager of Real Madrid) that he already forgives him. Navas swears that he is satisfied and that as long as Vicente del Bosque (coach of the Spanish National Team) sees it fit, he would be pleased to stay (play) with the Red (Spanish National Team) a while. We are glad that he added that it’s the manager’s decision (to make) because we thought that the players had already gotten together on their own (and made the decision).

This staging (this whole thing) seems odd (ridiculous.) It feels like a meaningless farce that Hierro has forced the players to enact in order to cover their backs, on the off chance that the boy gets scared off and leaves the League, Hierro, Del Bosque and the team with egg on there face (embarrassed). Although, I still recall that Spain’s last number seven happened before the Eurocup (European football championships) so that I can get rid of the bad taste in my mouth (figuratively) left by Luis Aragones, as soon as we are cured of (that) fear.

• I don't think I am qualified to answer this question as I know next to nothing about soccer (especially professional soccer) other than the fact that I played a bit as a child - Izanoni1 Nov 9, 2009

Answer 3

In an unusual and unprecedented press conference, Jesús Navas has told us that now he wants to go to the Spanish National Team. That is to say that, yes, now he wants to and thinks it would be awesome, as long as it’s close by and he’s within cell-phone range and can chat with his family.

(translated with a little help from a friend jejeje)

Answer 4

.... The next will be that Raúl convenes another to say that now he wishes to be Starter for Madrid again, or that Guti makes a date with the media to tell Pellegrini that now he can forgive him.

• Did I say that we needed more women on this thread?????!!!!! Excellent, you got it!!!! - Heidita Nov 9, 2009

Answer 5

Second Try

In an unusual and unprecedented press conference, Jesús Navas has told us that he now wants to go to the Spanish National Team. That is to say, really, that he wants it right now, and that it would be cool with him as long as the thing was kept nearby and that he have cell phone coverage/have freedom to speak with (call) his family anytime. The next thing you know will be that, Raúl (González – or simply “number 7”) will call another press conference in order to say that he wants to be the star player in Madrid again, or that Guti (The co-captain of Real Madrid, José María Gutiérrez) will meet with the press to tell (Manuel) Pellegrini (Manager of Real Madrid) that he forgives him now. Navas swears that he is satisfied and that as long as Vicente del Bosque (coach of the Spanish National Team) sees it fit, he would be pleased to stay (play) with the Red (Spanish National Team) a while. We are glad that he added that it’s the manager’s decision (to make) because we thought that the players had already gotten together on their own (and made the decision).

This staging (this whole thing) seems odd (ridiculous.) It feels like a meaningless farce that Hierro has forced the players to enact in order to cover their backs, on the off chance that the boy gets scared off and starts a stampede leaving the League, Hierro, Del Bosque and the team embarrassed. Although, I still recall that Spain’s last number seven appeared before the Eurocup (European football championships) in order to get rid of the poor taste left by Luis Aragones, so we’re over that fear.

• you got my vote, Izan - Valerie Nov 9, 2009
• Thanks Valerie....but that doesn't put my brain back together in one piece now does it? :) - Izanoni1 Nov 9, 2009

Answer 6

Someone said these should be shorter... I'm solving that problem by posting it in pieces jejeje

In an unusual and unprecedented press conference, Jesús Navas has told us that now he wants to go to the Spanish National Team. That is to say that, yes, now he wants to and thinks it would be awesome, as long as it’s close by and he’s within cell-phone range and can chat with his family. The next will be that Raúl convenes another to say that now he wishes to be starter for Madrid again, or that Guti makes a date with the media to tell Pellegrini that now he can forgive him. Navas affirms that he is satisfied, and that, as long as Vincente de Bosque deems it appropriate, he’ll be so kind as to spend a little time with la Roja. We thank him for adding that the decision is in the hands of the selector (coach?), because up until now we thought that the soccer players appointed themselves.

• That looks good to me. - Izanoni1 Nov 9, 2009

Answer 7

Aunque, ahora recuerdo que el ex siete de España compareció antes de la Eurocopa para disculpar el mal gusto de Luis Aragonés, así que estamos curados de espanto.

Though I still remember it was at the displeasure of (team manager) Luis Aragonés that the old number 7 (Raúl) appeared before in the Eurocup, so we are (finally) cured of that abomination/horror (the horror being Raúl).

I had to look into the background of all of these people and it appears that Raúl held the distinction of having the most goals scored for the national team (thanks in part to the fact that his best friend Hierro was on the team to pass him the ball), but that Luis Aragonés (and some fans) felt that there were other players that played his position that were equally deserving of a chance to play for the national team, so he was left of off/retired from (depending on which account you read) of the national team but continues to play for Real Madrid. I am guessing that she feels, too that number 7 is overrated and that other more deserving players had been left off the national team because of him. So she is basically saying that thanks to Aragonés the national team is no longer forced to guarantee a spot for Raúl.

• Way to research, dude! - Valerie Nov 9, 2009
• I had to for this exercise....Like I said, I know practically nothing about international soccer. So much of this was written in this context, so I had no choice. - Izanoni1 Nov 9, 2009

Answer 8

By the way:

Navas, «po zí»

pozi...pues sí, very colloquial usage. We often say this here in Madrid. I think this all comes from a man who used to be on TV and used to say "pozi" instead of "pues sí" and we are stuck with it now

Look what Frikipedia has to say about el Pozi

• great link - Izanoni1 Nov 10, 2009

Answer 9

By the way, this is Navas, the whole forum was in love with him once...

• but he's a baby! i wonder if he plays football in diapers.... - zenejero Nov 9, 2009
• by the way... are you curious about what it means or is it a legit question for others in the forum to answer? i don't want to spoil the fun if it's a tricky question.... - zenejero Nov 9, 2009
• uf, not to mention he must have a Spanish accent. - 003487d6 Nov 9, 2009
• the whole forum including la reina, heidi ;) jejeje - Valerie Nov 9, 2009

Answer 10

I have to go to work, but I will print this and take it with me and work on it.

• I think I will cede this one to Issabela and Lorenzo. I still have to go back to work. - Seitheach Nov 9, 2009

Answer 11

Zenejero: This question is not for natives. Have a look at my other threads about "try to find out..." some of them are so difficult even natives said they had never heard this stuff, jeje

But I have some fans, Seith is one of them, Izan and Goyo are too...let's see if a woman gives it a shot this time I mean, with this guy on the thread...I hope so

• Of course, a famous monkey is the biggest fan of the Spanish Supermodel lol - Mark-Baker Nov 9, 2009
• omg..lol - Heidita Nov 10, 2009

Answer 12

First of all, I took me a lifetime, all of my hair and a few tools including dictionaries, forums google and a hammer to translate this stuff. But since Heidita has been bugging me for some time, I decided to do my best (or rather worse)

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En una rueda de prensa insólita y sin precedentes, Jesús Navas nos ha contado que ya quiere ir a la Selección. O sea, que sí, que ahora ya quiere y que le mola, siempre y cuando la cosa le pille a tiro de piedra y tenga cobertura todo el rato para char- lar con la familia.

In an unusual and unprecedented press conference, Jesús Navas has told that he now wants to join the Spanish national team. That is, of course that he really wants it now, as long as something a stone's throw away doesn't get on his way, and he has used all of the time for talking with his family.

Lo próximo será que Raúl convoque otra para decir que ya desea ser titular en el Madrid de nuevo, o que Guti cite a los medios para comentarle a Pellegrini que ya le puede perdonar.

Next, he will call another (press conference) in order to say whether he wants to be the first in Madrid team again, or if Guti calls a meeting with the press to comment on Pellegrini who he will perhaps apologise to.

Navas asegura que está tranquilo y que, siempre y cuando así lo estime oportuno Vicente del Bosque, hará el favor de echar un ratito con la Roja. Le agradecemos que aña- da que la decisión la tiene el seleccionador, porque ya pensábamos que los futbolistas se convocaban solos.

Navas assures that he is calm and that, only if Vinvente del Bosque considers it convenient, he will do the favour of taking a little while with the Red (Spanish national football team). We are grateful that he added that the decision is to be made by the selecting manager, as we thought that it's the footballers who appoint (select) themselves.

Se antoja ridícula esta puesta en escena. Se antoja un paripé sin sentido que Hierro ha obligado a perpetrar al jugador para cubrirse las espaldas, no vaya a ser que el chiquillo pegue la espantá y queden la Federación, Hierro, Del Bosque y hasta la Selección coloraos como tomate pera.

Such staging seem ricdiculous. It seems pointless maintaining an appearance that Hierro forced a player to cover their backs, not wanting to be a whipping boy he got scared and made the Federation, Hierro, Del Bosque and all of the representation to go red with embarrassment.

Aunque, ahora recuerdo que el ex siete de España compareció antes de la Eurocopa para disculpar el mal gusto de Luis Aragonés, así que estamos curados de espanto.

Although, I remember now that the Spain's ex-number-seven-player appeared in court before the European Football Championship to apologize for the Luis Aragonés's bad taste, so we've been cured of fear.

Answer 13

In a press conference unheard of and without precedent, Jesús Navas has told us that he is ready to go to the (World Cup) Selection. Or rather, that yes, right now he wants to and it would be cool, as long as stones are being cast at him, he will take cover and talk to hs family for a bit. Next, Raul will call another and say he wants the title for New Madrid, or Guti will contact the media to say that Pellegrini will take it, excuse me. Nava assured that he is calm and that as long as Vicente del Bosque saw fit, he would take the chance to talk to the Reds. We thank him for adding that, because we though that soccer players were only summoned.

It would feel ridiculous to be an extra. To keep up appearances without feeling that Hierro has promised to commit the player to covering the backs, he is not going to be the kid striking fear and forcing the Federation, Hierro, and del Bosque and until the selection of the reds we can only wait. Although, we now recall the ex-seven Saniards who appeared before the European Cup to appologize for the bitter taste of Luis Aragonés, so we do have something to be afraid of.

Answer 14

Heidi,

I know I am a newcomer to these threads. What exactly are you looking for? Is it a translation or something else. The last thread seemed to be more of a riddle. I really would like to start working on these, but I want to make sure I am working on the right thing.

Muchas Gracias, Mi Amiga,

• Translate. All the ideas too. Very time consuming..... Only to be shot down and sent to the dunce corner.... :) - Seitheach Nov 9, 2009
• Yes, it's what Phil says: try to translate it into English. They are too hard for me! - --Mariana-- Nov 9, 2009
• Thanks guys!! - Nicole-B Nov 9, 2009
• It took me 2 hours with some breaks for my son... I wish they were a bit shorter. - Issabela Nov 9, 2009
• I wish they were shorter too! - --Mariana-- Nov 9, 2009
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Answer 15

Only to be shot down and sent to the dunce corner....

• Everyone on here says they're in the dunce corner.... I'm starting to think there's a party going on over there. :) - Valerie Nov 9, 2009
• There is :) - lorenzo9 Nov 9, 2009
• Can I join? - Valerie Nov 9, 2009