Aphorism # 3

Question

"Como rompe los calcetines lo que tenemos de monos irremisibles." Please help translate.

I see that you have started a new aphorism. Is number 3 finished now? Thanks. - 0095ca4c, Aug 30, 2012

Answer 1

Because we're basically unforgivable monkeys we wear out our socks?

i.e. a dressed up monkey is still but a monkey??

Sorry, Donrono, this is a shot in the dark.

Best answer yet annie! - 0095ca4c, Aug 28, 2012

Just trying, Margherite, just trying.. These are brain teasers, and I don't think Donrono is anative, or he wouldn't need to ask! - annierats, Aug 28, 2012

Sheesh...I forgot to give the best answer a vote! Sorry annie, I'm doing it now. - 0095ca4c, Aug 28, 2012

Answer 2

So, i dunno if i´m understanding the literality of the statement correctly but its like.

• ''Oh how the socks break(stop,wear out,rip) what irremissible overalls we have.''?

So am i right to conclude this is a metaphor having to do with our actions? The socks representing small things and the overalls representing our ''overall nature'' (yeah, i know... haha).

Or is my guess just an example of the blind leading the blind?

Hola Carson! I'm glad you are trying this also. I was beginning to feel so alone :-) - 0095ca4c, Aug 29, 2012

I'll vote you up on that :-) - 0095ca4c, Aug 29, 2012

Carson, brilliant! I had no idea monos could be overalls, of course, now it starts to make sense. Thanks. - annierats, Aug 30, 2012

Answer 3

I don't know, but what about - Unpardonable fools are as common as holey socks. (meaning you find them everywhere)

You culd be right! I vote for your shot in the dark too. - annierats, Aug 29, 2012

Although you don't want to be too literal he's talking about how the socks break (or tear) then he mentions what we have of (monos irremisibles).So far I would say"How the socks tear that we have of unpardonable overalls." At thie same time it does't make - donrono, Aug 29, 2012

sense, so I'm still looking for another answer. - donrono, Aug 29, 2012

Answer 4

I am a native speaker although I've been in the states most of my life. When translating aphorisms or poetry being a native speaker doesn't mean you're going to know all the answers right away.

True but it keeps up from insulting your intelligence, no? (Llena tu perfil compa) ;-) - DJ_Huero, Aug 28, 2012

I apologize, I'm really sorry, no harm intended. - annierats, Aug 28, 2012

Hello again. Thank you for answering my question! I had a suspicion that you were, but I like to know for sure who I'm learning from. Thanks again, I really appreciate it. - 0095ca4c, Aug 28, 2012

Answer 5

Ya que ahora llevo mis monos irremisibles y mis calcetines llenan de agujeros tengo una idea nueva.

Perhaps the aphorism might mean: Why worry about the holes in your socks when your overalls are in such terrible condition.

You get my vote of the day. I think that's somewhere near the mark. - annierats, Aug 30, 2012

Gracias amiga :-) - 0095ca4c, Aug 30, 2012

Answer 6

jajaja...I see a slight problem that annie and I both had. We were translating monos as monkeys! donrono I see that you are translating monos as overalls! I'll have to rethink this in my overalls!!

Answer 7

Hola donrono. ?Puedo preguntar el nivel de español tiene? Su perfil no dice. ¿Eres hablante nativo de español? ?Sabes las respuestas de los aforismos?

Hola donrono. I'm sorry if my Spanish does not make sense. I'm a beginner, so I will ask in English in case I have messed it up (and I most likely have ).

I was just wondering if you are a native Spanish speaker and whether you already know the answers to the aphorisms? Your profile does not include your mother tongue or the language you are learning. Cheers!