JLFS

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

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

duh!!



I'm sure some will come back to me

lynnxa

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

Sam Greenfield

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

agoreira

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

lynnxa

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

Carol&John

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

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

mikelincs

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

I saw a nice one on a wine list.

Rueda - Wine of the Wheel.

Veleta

Not in Spain, but too good to leave out:

JLFS

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

fionamw

Yesterday, restaurant Fuengirola,

Beef Chinstrap.

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

lynnxa

why didn't you ask?

fionamw

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

ok - hope the meeting went well

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