Learn top 10 phrases tourists should never use
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| Hi, everyone, I’m Yesenia from SpanishPod101.com. In this video, we’ll be talking about Top 10 Phrases Tourists Should Never Use. Let’s begin! |
| PHRASE 1 |
| [Normal] ¡Que asqueroso! [Slow] ¡Que asqueroso! |
| "That's disgusting!" |
| Even if you are not a tourist, you should never use this sentence! |
| PHRASE 2 |
| [Normal] Mi país es mejor. [Slow] Mi país es mejor. |
| This means "My country is better." |
| This definitely sounds racist, so it's better to avoid it. |
| PHRASE 3 |
| [Normal] Preferiría ir a mi hogar. [Slow] Preferiría ir a mi hogar. |
| "I'd rather be back home." |
| Even if you like traveling, sometimes you'll feel like you'd prefer to be home. However, it's better to keep that thought to yourself! |
| PHRASE 4 |
| [Normal] ¡Cállate! [Slow] ¡Cállate! |
| "Shut up!" |
| Never say this to anyone unless it's an intimate friend or your child! |
| PHRASE 5 |
| [Normal] No me interesa mucho tu cultura. [Slow] No me interesa mucho tu cultura. |
| "I'm not very interested in your culture." |
| This is not offensive, but you'll make a bad impression... |
| PHRASE 6 |
| [Normal] No me gusta usar conocer a gente nueva. [Slow] No me gusta usar conocer a gente nueva. |
| "I don't like meeting new people." |
| Being honest is good, but sometimes you may sound rude! |
| PHRASE 7 |
| [Normal] Hay que solamente comer en McDonalds. [Slow] Hay que solamente comer en McDonalds. |
| "Let's just eat at McDonald's." |
| Mexican food culture is rich and people are proud of it, so avoid saying such a thing if you don’t want to hurt your Mexican friends’ feelings! |
| PHRASE 8 |
| [Normal] ¡Que aburrido! [Slow] ¡Que aburrido! |
| "Boring!" |
| This is a strong expression and is not only about boredom but also means that you couldn't care less. In certain situations, this would be extremely offensive! |
| PHRASE 9 |
| [Normal] Esto sabe horrible. [Slow] Esto sabe horrible. |
| "This tastes awful." |
| If you can't avoid saying this, at least try smiling while you say it! |
| PHRASE 10 |
| [Normal] Voy a pasar el dia en el hotel. [Slow] Voy a pasar el dia en el hotel. |
| "I'm going to spend the day in the hotel." |
| People are not likely to get upset if you say this, but you won't look smart... |
| PHRASE 11 |
| [Normal] Esto es tonto. [Slow] Esto es tonto. |
| "This is stupid." |
| Even if you think this, you should never say it out loud! |
| PHRASE 12 |
| [Normal] Ustedes son gente incivilizada. [Slow] Ustedes son gente incivilizada. |
| "You people are uncivilized." |
| If you want to argue and fight with Mexican people, that's all you have to say! |
Outro |
| Okay, that's all for this lesson. Which phrase do you like the most? Leave a comment letting us know. And we'll see you next time! |
| Hasta la próxima! |
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