Apparently I have the uncanny ability to cuss in Spanish. Actually I can cuss and "talk dirty" just with one syllable. "America's Got Talent" here I come.
I was out for a "Girl's Night Out" with some, well, girls, and we were visiting a local Mexican restaurant. I knew exactly what I wanted to order, but I was late arriving, and the menus had already been taken away.
I knew that I wanted chimichangas, and I knew that on their menu they were in the appetizer section. I also knew that they are smaller than your typical chimichanga. With all of my Spanish speaking expertise I knew that for all things smaller than normal you add a "ita" at the end of the word. For instance, chiquita, is a small or young girl. I think.
Since I was ordering small chimichangas, I placed my order, yet put a "ga" and a "dita" or something that made the waiter's face turn bright red. According to my girlfriend I ordered a small amount of dirty "love making" and a lot of it. Oops.
I was mortified and tried to apologize to the waiter but he took off away from our table at lightning speed. I imagine that he could wait to rush back to the kitchen and tell his coworkers about my extra syllables and dirty mouth. They were probably having a good laugh at my expense.
From now on I will not try to speak any Spanish. It just gets me into trouble.
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some years ago a hispanic friend told me that "yo no soy marinaro" means i am not a millionare (oh these are lyrics from labumba)... i found out the hard way (longer story) that it means "i'm not a sailor."
all that to say unless "you quero taco bell" don't ask me to help with your el spanisho.
btw-i hope you are enjoying your new job.