How to say you almost did something
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I've been blogging again this weekend. Some of you all may find this helpful.
How to say you almost did something
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updated May 5, 2014
posted by rodneyp
Your blogs are the best: ) - Ranman, May 5, 2014
Thanks Ranman! - rodneyp, May 5, 2014
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While in Bolivia I was often asked -
"Can you invite me a cigarrette?"
It took me a while before I realised why they were asking me in that "odd" way.
updated May 5, 2014
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
Why? - rac1, May 5, 2014
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Te invito a una cerveza (u otra cosa) is used the same as Te disparo una cerveza (u otra cosa) but the former term should include a. I have seen it used without a but it´s not gramatically correct.
updated May 5, 2014
posted by 005faa61
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ian said: "Can you invite me a cigarrette?"
This is how they ask for something here in Baja as well. I find it a bit strange but I have learned to except it.
¿Me invitas unas cervezas? Will you buy me a few beers? Will you pay for the beers?
updated May 5, 2014
posted by gringojrf
I would simply stand up and walk away. - Raja-jani, May 5, 2014
This is not strangers asking. It is your girlfriend, wife, husband, etc. - gringojrf, May 5, 2014
I don't think I've ever heard it said any other way. - rodneyp, May 5, 2014
