The 5 craziest comparisons of Spanish Did you know that Spanish, in addition to being beautiful, is a very fun language? Shall I tell you some of their funniest comparisons? That we Spaniards are people characterized by having a great sense of humor is an internationally known fact.
Did you know that Spanish, in addition to being beautiful, is a very fun language? Shall I tell you some of their funniest comparisons?
That we Spaniards are people characterized by having a great sense of humor is a fact known internationally. We love to laugh! We make it about ourselves, from the small things of everyday life, from politics, from our customs; We laugh with friends, with co-workers, even with our bosses.
And this very peculiar trait that defines us has left its mark on the language because languages help us to speak, to communicate, but, in addition, languages speak and communicate with their own voice, since they say a lot about the people who use them.
But don't worry because so that you can also enjoy our sense of humor and use the Spanish language like a true native, I bring you some of the funniest comparisons of our language. Are you ready to laugh your ass off?
The series “Captain Tsubasa”, known in Spain as “Champions: Oliver and Benji” is famous throughout the world and marked the childhood of many people around the world.
One of the most peculiar things about this series that baffles everyone is how long the soccer field seems to be, since it takes the players episodes and episodes to reach the goal.
Some people have tried to do mathematical calculations to find the distance and have come to the conclusion that it could be a football field 18 kilometers long. My mother! When something seems very, very long to you, you can use this funny comparison:
The list of reasons why I love being a Spanish teacher is longer than Oliver and Benji's soccer field.
If there is something that has happened to everyone in the world, no matter their age, nationality, or ideals, it is that we have all lost an umbrella at some point in our lives.
Entering a store, cafe, school or work with an umbrella and leaving without it because it is no longer raining and we have forgotten that we had brought it, is something we have all experienced. Therefore, when someone has a bad sense of direction we can say:
You lose more than an umbrella.
The truth is that the character of Tarzan was endearing but he was not exactly characterized by his love of fashion. Living in the jungle, he didn't seem to need anything more than his one brown loincloth that went with everything, so his tailor couldn't have had too much work.
If you ever meet someone who seems really lazy to you, you can use this comparison on them:
It is impossible to know all the irregulars of the past indefinite if you are lazier than Tarzan's tailor.
If taxi drivers are known for any trait, it is for being people who love to talk and talk with their clients. We all know that as soon as we get into a taxi, the driver will start asking us countless things or telling us anecdotes that have happened to him while working, stories about his family or any thought he has in his head at that moment.
So if you're ever with a person who won't stop talking, it's the perfect time to use this comparison.
Ferrero Rocher chocolates are very famous for their delicious flavor but also for their unforgettable advertisements.
They always featured a very elegant woman and her driver and butler, Ambrosio. The latter was always watching to see if his boss needed anything and, as soon as she gave him a small signal, Ambrosio appeared with a large tray holding an appetizing pyramid of chocolates, so when someone is as detail-oriented as Ambrosio, we use this phrase:
Our dear receptionist Fei is more detail-oriented than the Ferrero Rocher driver. When she travels to China, she returns loaded with gifts for everyone
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Article written by Rita Rodríguez Varela for Hispania, Spanish school.