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JLFS Sep 4th 2009 6:14 pm

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This is what I saw once as "patatas bravas".
I am sure that there are thousands of similar translations on menus and posters.
Stick them on here and we can all have a laugh.

Remember; Just post your funny translations, no discussing the grammar or correcting the posts . No heavy analizing, this is just for fun......OK

lynnxa Sep 4th 2009 6:24 pm

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Originally Posted by JLFS (Post 7906162)
This is what I saw once as "patatas bravas".
I am sure that there are thousands of similar translations on menus and posters.
Stick them on here and we can all have a laugh.

Remember; Just post your funny translations, no discussing the grammar or correcting the posts . No heavy analizing, this is just for fun......OK

I've done so many menu translations where the previous one was hilarious.............but can I think of any right now?:o

duh!!



I'm sure some will come back to me:unsure:

lynnxa Sep 4th 2009 8:27 pm

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I just remebered one from a menu I did


I can't actually remember exactly what ithe dish was called in spanish - the translation came out as 'cows cheeks'

I just couldn't think of a way to make that sound appetising :blink:

Sam Greenfield Sep 4th 2009 9:38 pm

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Originally Posted by lynnxa (Post 7906371)
I just remebered one from a menu I did


I can't actually remember exactly what ithe dish was called in spanish - the translation came out as 'cows cheeks'

I just couldn't think of a way to make that sound appetising :blink:



Im sure ive heard of Sammy or Crispy eating then :eek: i agree with you Lynn - dont sound appertising whatsoever - ewwwwwwwwwwww

agoreira Sep 5th 2009 9:56 am

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Originally Posted by lynnxa (Post 7906371)
I just remebered one from a menu I did
I can't actually remember exactly what ithe dish was called in spanish - the translation came out as 'cows cheeks'

¿mejilla de vaca? Mejilla de cerdo is quite common.:blink:

lynnxa Sep 5th 2009 5:45 pm

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Originally Posted by agoreira (Post 7907681)
¿mejilla de vaca? Mejilla de cerdo is quite common.:blink:

that would be obvious;)

no, it was something vague - so that when I did work it out I had to ask if I was right

it was definitely cows cheeks - & to be honest it was probably really nice - well the sauce it was cooked in, anyway:thumbup:

Carol&John Sep 5th 2009 7:27 pm

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carrilladas (de cerdo o ternera)
fish have them too: cocochas.
If you make the face, the fishmonger/waiter will know what you want to order... maybe:D

revuelto= revolver eggs (BANG!) or, revolting eggs...errhhmm:thumbdown:

mikelincs Sep 5th 2009 10:27 pm

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I believe that the Chinese are having a blitz on the bad translations in Beijing, particularly those in shops and restaurants, They think that the bad english is off putting, and makes them look bad. They want the owners to get them translated by an official, approved translator, and then checked by English people. Actually I think some are interesting, as long as you can really work out what the mean, Like 'Please take advantage of the maids after 10 am' in hotels.

Fred James Sep 6th 2009 12:40 am

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I saw a nice one on a wine list.

Rueda - Wine of the Wheel.

Veleta Sep 6th 2009 2:08 am

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Not in Spain, but too good to leave out:

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/809...gchinglish.jpg

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/9079/chocolatepuke.jpg

JLFS Sep 6th 2009 2:42 am

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Originally Posted by Veleta (Post 7908878)

I would stay away from the chocolate puke, because it is much healthier to have fruit..............:D

fionamw Sep 6th 2009 8:56 pm

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Yesterday, restaurant Fuengirola,

Beef Chinstrap.

Never did work out what it was; had the goatÅ› cheese!

lynnxa Sep 6th 2009 9:43 pm

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Originally Posted by fionamw (Post 7910625)
Yesterday, restaurant Fuengirola,

Beef Chinstrap.

Never did work out what it was; had the goatÅ› cheese!

why didn't you ask?

fionamw Sep 6th 2009 9:59 pm

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Originally Posted by lynnxa (Post 7910727)
why didn't you ask?

Cos I didn´t want beef. I did ask about the Ensalada Pescador, three ingredients were listed which sounded a bit skimpy - turned out the only other thing on the plate would be lettuce anyway, hence having goat´s cheese bacon walnuts etc...I´m not shy & retiring about asking re ingredients/explanation but it was a business meeting & I thought asking one menu related question was enough!

lynnxa Sep 6th 2009 10:32 pm

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Originally Posted by fionamw (Post 7910751)
Cos I didn´t want beef. I did ask about the Ensalada Pescador, three ingredients were listed which sounded a bit skimpy - turned out the only other thing on the plate would be lettuce anyway, hence having goat´s cheese bacon walnuts etc...I´m not shy & retiring about asking re ingredients/explanation but it was a business meeting & I thought asking one menu related question was enough!

ok - hope the meeting went well:fingerscrossed:

curiosity would have got the better of me I reckon, though


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