Spanish use of "Venga"
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The local Spanish use the word "venga" a lot. Apart from "come" what does it mean ?
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updated Sep 11, 2012
posted by daddytm
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In Spain it can mean "Alright", OK, etc. It usually is an expression used on the phone as you are about to hang up or when you really do not have the time with deal with something at that precise moment. So you politely dismiss the person with a "Venga".
updated Sep 11, 2012
posted by francobollo
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Well, I think franco has got it, just to offer something we'd better relate to in English, I translate the phrase as "come on" or "get out" as in you're calling their bluff or as mentioned don't have time for the nonsense.
- "Oye Charlie, ¿Sabes qué? Me voy a casar con tu prima."
"Hey Charlie, you know what? I'm going to marry your cousin."
- "Venga menso, no es cierto."
Get out stupid, no way.
updated Sep 11, 2012
edited by DJ_Huero
posted by DJ_Huero
Thanks mate , that made sense and brought it to life. I wouldn't marry his cousin either. - ray76, Sep 11, 2012
Jajaja, orale pues Ray! =] - DJ_Huero, Sep 11, 2012
