gudes

This is a simple test to find out if your genes have any chances of being part of the already complicated Spanish gene map - let's say 3 generations down the road. It's also a free introduction to the fascinating "Spanish culture/subculture" whatever that means. Let's start:

1) Translate this sentence: "Tiene enchufe"

Answer (check one)
a) He/She/It has a plug
b) He/She has "connections"
c) Both a and b are correct answers

I'll give you the chance to post your answers before giving the correct answer. Let's play.

crispy

I do hope this is not a trick question - C - have I egg on my face.

jdr

A

MnM

I think it's "c" as well.

gudes

Well, thanks to all players!... let´s see:

1) Solution: b) is the correct answer, at least 99% of the time. a) is not the correct translation: "It has a plug" would be "Tiene un enchufe". You can count "plugs" but you can´t count "connections", at least not this type. Notice that Spanish drops the pronouns. If you want to sound foreigner - you might like that - use "Ella fue a sobornar al alcalde". <She went to bribe the major>. But a local would say most of the times: "Fue a sobornar al alcalde" Notice the ambiguity with the subject of the sentence. Only context will decide if we are talking about our wife, our husband or the local - and corrupted - builder.

Yes, in Spain you do need "connections" if you want to prosper or just get things done. So start befriending Pepe, the local guy who knows how to "pull strings" and is the center of the local social life. Offer him to sleep with your wife or your husband. Whatever it takes! Never underestimate the importance of a good connection.

By the way don't ever try to bribe a policeman in Spain. That - for some strange reason I don't quite understand - is a big no no. On the other hand bribing majors or town councillors is not only acceptable but encouraged by local tradition. It happens all the time.

If you haven't passed this test don't get discouraged. No need to go back to England, not yet.

Let's move to the next question. Well... maybe tomorrow. Cheers!

jdr

Christ, you`re getting picky, A is the closest in translation, i didnt think we were talking about sh*gging Pepe. ;-)

MnM

*rotflmbo*

crispy

So if A is the closest translation yet B was correct, I and MnM were in fact right. Where does Pepe live?

gudes

Uhm! I wasn´t. My English level doesn´t quite get to that level of detail.

MnM

Good question!

Is Pepe the prize? Will we have to share, or take turns?

crispy

me first, me first age before beauty. Will he come to us or do we have to travel

gudes

Ladies, ladies! This is "serious" class. But since you asked... let me talk to Pepe and I'll get back to you.

jdr