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Comment on How to Speak Like an Andalusian by Brad

Brad — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:38:00 +0000

Here’s my favorite examples sentence:

Er arcarde ze fue a zu caza en er coshe. (The mayor went home in his car).

You actually hear things like that where I live in Estepona (Málaga).

Comment on Time by Jakob10/22/97

Jakob10/22/97 — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:52:18 +0000

It all depends on when the spanish speaking person went to bed and when they woke up. It could be either one because if a spanish speaking person woke up then it would be “doce de la mañana” but if it was when they were going to sleep it would be “doce de la noche.”
The concepts of night and morning are changing with each different person because like I said before, it all depends on when the spanish speaking person wakes up and when they go to bed. Our time in America has like a set schedule, or when the sun comes up, when the sun goes down, or when its 12 pm. I think that the American time set is much better because it is a lot easier for everyone to remember and just makes things a lot easier for everyone. If it was up to me, I would choose the American time set. This is all just my opinion.

Comment on How to Speak Like an Andalusian by Julia

Julia — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:41:56 +0000

Definitely. There are many similarities between the Andalusian accent (particularly the sevillano and gaditano accents) and the accents of the Caribbean.

Throughout the 16th Century, Seville was the only Spanish port of trade for the Americas. All ships going to or coming from the Americas had to go through Seville. At the end of the 16th Century, Cádiz was also authorized as a port of trade. I have a feeling that this may be one of the reasons for the similarities between the accents.

Comment on How to Speak Like an Andalusian by Julia

Julia — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:28:42 +0000

Yes, it’s true. Many Andalusians do pronounce the “ch” as “sh.” I think this is more common in Western Andalusia; places like Sevilla, for example. Most Granaínos and Almerienses seem to pronounce the “ch” as “ch,” although even there some do pronounce it as “sh” (including members of my family).

Comment on How to Speak Like an Andalusian by Gracie

Gracie — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:56:30 +0000

Wow, this sounds a lot like Caribbean Spanish, especially Spanish from the Dominican Republic. To think I’ve been making fun of Dominicans accents since like forever, lol. I always said we Colombians Spoke “authentic Spanish” and they spoke “made up Spanish” Wow, with all the history Andalucia has…I guess I learn something today. Still funny though.

Comment on How to Speak Like an Andalusian by Henry

Henry — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:07:43 +0000

I’d really like to add something to your post, and it is the following:

Andalusians pronounce ch diferent from most spanish speakers hecho (ehtcho) becomes (ehsho).

By the way I’m Guatemalan, but the Andalusian accent is my favourite.

Comment on Gypsies by Julia

Julia — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:13:08 +0000

Gitanos hanging out celebrating a birthday

Comment on Gypsies by Aam

Aam — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:26:41 +0000

Does anyone know a site or have any material in reference to modern Spanish Romani fashion styles for both men and women? Or know how I might locate such reference material?

I’m an aspiring comic book writer, and am currently researching information on the gitanos for a few characters I’m creating. I would like to get as many photos on modern clothing styles of this ethnic group so that I can send it to an artist I’m working with.

Comment on Gypsies by Julia

Julia — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 01:29:29 +0000

Definitely. Although social mores of gitano culture dictate that gitanos should only marry gitanos, many do marry payos.

Comment on Gypsies by angus

angus — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 11:55:47 +0000

my mom is Spanish gypsy and my grandparents are Spanish gypsy and Greatgreat great grandparents are gypsy who settle in Scotland but my grandad brought a farm scotland