A-Z Spanglish

Question

Here’s an A-Z Game for those who know a bit about Spanglish. Whether you love it or hate it, it's out there! .

Game rules

1) Follow in alphabetical order.

2) Write a sentence in Spanish that includes your Spanglish word. Also provide the English translation for your sentence.

3) Don't forget to click on NEWEST to see the last letter played.

I'll start with :

Actualmente (Used in Spanglish to mean “actually” instead of its real meaning of “currently.”)

Tienes dos hermanos, ¿no? (You have two brothers, right?)

Actualmente, tengo cinco hermanas y un hermano. (Actually, I have five sisters and a brother)

I cringe when I see Spanglish lol I have to laugh though hahha:) - FELIZ77, Sep 28, 2010

Is Spanglish a phenomenon in the U.S. only or does it exist in England and other countries as well? - Nicole-B, Sep 28, 2010

un hilo tremendo! - mountaingirl123, Sep 28, 2010

typo:::jejeje - 00494d19, Sep 28, 2010

Answer 1

The real Spanish word is disfruto,

Enjoyo nuestra conversaciónes.

I enjoy our conversations.

No!!!! Are you serious? That is said? wow! - margaretbl, Sep 28, 2010

Answer 2

brekas-brakes

The real Spanish words is frenos.

Juan tiene que arreglar las brekas de su coche.

Juan has to fix his car brakes.

I have heard this too! - --Mariana--, Sep 28, 2010

omg...lol, great nicole, makes my head spin, jejejejej - 00494d19, Sep 28, 2010

Answer 3

The real Spanish word is embrague.

Tengo problemas conducir un coche con un clutch.

I have problems driving a car with a clutch.

Good one, Sandy. You don't need the "para" in there. - --Mariana--, Sep 28, 2010

Gracias, Marianne! - sanlee, Sep 28, 2010

Answer 4

Do-nut (There are many words in Spanish for desserts like this, but doughnut isn't one of them)

Me gustaría un do-nut, por favor. (I'd like a doughnut, please)

I love doughnuts :) - 00b6f46c, Sep 28, 2010

"Do-nuts" are sold in Bolivia. - ian-hill, Sep 28, 2010

je je...en Mexico son donas!! Deliciosos, no importa el nombre... - mountaingirl123, Sep 28, 2010

Answer 5

hit - éxito

Es su último hit,,, Es su último éxito...

Answer 6

ganga/gang

The real Spanish word is "pandilla".

Su madre ora cada día que él no unirá una ganga.

His mother prays every day that he won't join a gang.

Answer 7

field/field

The real Spanish word is "campo".

Rafael trabaja en el field de manzanas cada año.

Rafael works in the apple field every year.

Answer 8

iPod = iPod, instead of Reproductor MP3

Answer 9

Sorry, I can't think of or find any "K" words.

lonche/lunch

The Spanish word is almuerzo.

Voy a comprar una ensalada para mi lonche".

I am going to buy a salad for my lunch.

Good one! - --Mariana--, Sep 28, 2010

lonchera - Rey_Mysterio, May 4, 2012

Answer 10

ruffo//roof

The real Spanish word is yesterday's word of the day "tejado".

¡Oh! mira, el gato está en el ruffo!

Oh! look, the cat is on the roof!

omg...even a double f which is unheard of in Spanish! - --Mariana--, Sep 30, 2010

Answer 11

quitear/quit

The real Spanish word is "dejar".

Voy a quitear mañana.

I am going to quit tomorrow.

Answer 12

la marketa - the market (el mercado)

Me voy a hacer el shopping en la marketa

I am going to do the shopping in the market (shopping centre).

:-) - --Mariana--, Sep 29, 2010

Answer 13

Quiero comprar una computador. - I want to buy a computer.

Here in Spain the word ordenador would generally be used for computer. I´m not sure if computador is a genuine spanish word or spanglish.

Answer 14

The Spanish word is embarazada

La hija de mi amigo está seis semanas pregneada

My friends daughter is 6 weeks pregnant.

Answer 15

Okay (Should be "está bien" in Spanish)

"Okay, voy contigo." (Okay, I'll go with you.)