I don't want to come off as rude
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Ways to say come off or the equivalent. I think "sonar como". No quierio sonar como un grosero. Or maybe, no quiero parecer grosero. Can anyone think of other ways? Gracias.
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updated Oct 7, 2010
posted by jeezzle
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"No quiero parecer grosero" is perfect.
updated Oct 7, 2010
posted by Gekkosan
I agree 100% (from Spain) - lazarus1907, Oct 6, 2010
Is sonar totally wrong, or just unusual? Gracias. - jeezzle, Oct 6, 2010
You *could* say: "No quiero sonar grosero"; but not "sonar como grosero". - Gekkosan, Oct 7, 2010
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For another one, even, 'dar la impresión' No quiero darte la impresión ...
updated Oct 6, 2010
posted by margaretbl
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I agree with Gekkosan and Margaret. To me "sonar" means "sound" as in "making a sound", like ringing a bell, or playing a musical instrument.
updated Oct 6, 2010
posted by KevinB
What about "me suena bien" and "eso suena perfecto" I hear it like that constantly - jeezzle, Oct 6, 2010
Yes, you're right, of course. I don't know how to explain the difference. I guess it's just more common to say, "I don't mean to appear rude" than it is to say, "I don't mean to sound rude". - KevinB, Oct 6, 2010
