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so is spanish like backwoods or something ???

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updated Aug 9, 2011
posted by crystal_may
I think you meant, "backwards," but no, it's not. :-) - StephenTrevor, Aug 8, 2011
Well, at least the title is right. I'm confused, too. :) - 0066c384, Aug 8, 2011
I'm going to vote for this question because I've enjoyed the responses. :) - 0066c384, Aug 8, 2011
I'm going to vote because I need a star :) - rehill, Aug 8, 2011

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updated Aug 8, 2011
posted by Izanoni1
Ain't but one way out, babe, I just can't go out that door. :) - 0066c384, Aug 8, 2011
That's about the best thing I've heard today. Thanks! :) - 0066c384, Aug 8, 2011
Love the music reference, dogwood, ....there's a man down there,might be your man I don't know... - heliotropeman, Aug 8, 2011
:) - 0066c384, Aug 8, 2011
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updated Aug 8, 2011
posted by StephenTrevor
Good one, Stephen! :) - 0066c384, Aug 8, 2011
what ??? - crystal_may, Aug 8, 2011
No it is not backwards. I use to think the same thing because of El pollo loco. :) - heart122, Aug 8, 2011
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Crystal_may,

If you are serious about participating in this forum I have some advice.

This forum is used for speakers of English to learn Spanish, and for Spanish speakers to learn English. Because of this, everyone is expected to use their respective languages correctly. No Leet, no chat speak, no garbled sentences.

As you have seen, people are having a bit of fun with the word backwoods vs. backwards. After all, these are people who are looking very carefully at words and sentence structure. Your initial post and follow-ups read somewhat hostile, whether you mean it that way or not. A kinder, gentler tone will get you a lot further here.

updated Aug 9, 2011
posted by elainepnj
Hear, hear!! - MrSillyInc, Aug 8, 2011
come again ??? - crystal_may, Aug 9, 2011
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Crystal, I'm not sure what you are asking, but Spanish is a highly developed language used by many people throughout the world. I believe it is the primary language in at least 23 countries, and is spoken on at least 4 continents.

From what I have seen during my study, Spanish may be an older language than English (by several measures).

Also, Spanish provides some excellent advantages that allow (in my opinion) greater precision of communication than English.

So, no, Spanish is not "backwoods".

Okay, it appears you meant to say "backwards".

The other answers are good. Adjectives are often placed after the noun they describe. It is a language convention, but does not appear to be an absolute rule. There are some occasions when the adjective is placed before the noun.

I still see questions in the comments, so I'll try again. By the way, both the other responders to this question are much better Spanish speakers that I am, but I'll give it a shot.

noun - a word that is the name of something (person, place, plant, etc.)

adjective - a word usually serving as a modifier of a noun (describes the noun)

I have a red pencil.

Tengo un lapiz rojo.

rojo - red (adjective)

lapiz - pencil (noun)

Today is my last day here.

Hoy es mi último día aquí.

or is it

Hoy es mi día último aquí.

Or could it be either? People around here say it doesn't matter, but the teacher giving you a test may disagree.

updated Aug 9, 2011
edited by 0066c384
posted by 0066c384
i mean like becaus it describes somin after it ?? - crystal_may, Aug 8, 2011
I don't mean any disrespect, crystal, but your English truly seems a little "backwoods." - StephenTrevor, Aug 8, 2011
come again ??? - crystal_may, Aug 8, 2011
??? - crystal_may, Aug 8, 2011
Crystal, it means that your English does not follow the rules of the forum. Please use correct grammar and spelling. Bad spelling and grammar is really confusing for learners and really irritating for natives. - MrSillyInc, Aug 8, 2011
i cant =] x - crystal_may, Aug 9, 2011
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You could say that english is backwords, in that you dont know what is being discribed until the end.....in that sense I beleive spanish is forwards...you know what is being discribed, so there is no room for confusion smile

updated Aug 8, 2011
posted by toothpastechica
so it is ??? - crystal_may, Aug 8, 2011
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crystal_may please, please try to use correct English grammar and spelling. These are the sentences you have written so far on this thread:-

so is spanish like backwoods or something ??? what ??? i mean like becaus it describes somin after it ?? come again ??? so it is ??? again, come again ??? what are u on about??? soz i missed a word

None of them begin with a capital letter and none are constructed or spelt correctly, yet you put your English level on your profile as fluent. Try to write on here how you would if you were writing for a teacher, or an important letter, not with text speak or as if you are on chat with your mates.

People on here are trying to learn English, they may look at your sentences and assume they are correct because you are fluent. If they copy you they will fail.

updated Aug 9, 2011
posted by MaryMcc
1) there is nothing wrong with ... what ??? ... come again ??? ... so it is ??? ... again, come again ??? 2) im not a particularly good speller and 3) as of yet, i have used no acronyms, euphemisms or offencive refferences =] x - crystal_may, Aug 9, 2011
no comment ??? - crystal_may, Aug 9, 2011
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updated Aug 9, 2011
posted by StephenTrevor
what are u on ??? - crystal_may, Aug 8, 2011
That Barbie looks like Dolly Parton. - 0066c384, Aug 8, 2011
about - crystal_may, Aug 8, 2011
I don't think he's on anything, Crystal. I think he is just having fun with the word backwoods :P - SonrisaDelSol, Aug 8, 2011
soz i missed a word - crystal_may, Aug 8, 2011
*sorry - crystal_may, Aug 8, 2011
If you realize you made a typo, you can edit your post and fix it. - SonrisaDelSol, Aug 8, 2011
??? - crystal_may, Aug 9, 2011
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updated Aug 8, 2011
posted by patch
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updated Aug 8, 2011
posted by StephenTrevor
It looks like I took a wrong turn trying to answer this question. :) - 0066c384, Aug 8, 2011
again, come again ??? - crystal_may, Aug 8, 2011