Word of the day

[Marianopolita]

I think a sentence where it is used would be good.
I believe I understand the word since it is the same in French, but will look it up, made me curious.

I just looked at the French. Right on like you said.

acceder - Diccionario Español-Francés WordReference.com

acceder - Diccionario Español-Francés online

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Question for you. Since you no longer live in France do you think your French fluency has changed? You will always understand (unless it’s new slang) but what about your speaking skills?

 

[Marianopolita]

Aug 5- moretón

 

[Marianopolita]

Aug 6- acoso


This is definitely a good word to know in Spanish.

 

[Marianopolita]

Aug 7 - Ojalá

It means ‘ I wish or I hope’ and is always followed by the subjunctive (no exceptions).

***This is a word of everyday usage and definitely one a fluent speaker would know and use.

 

[Marianopolita]

Aug 7 - Ojalá

It means ‘ I wish or I hope’ and is always followed by the subjunctive (no exceptions).

***This is a word of everyday usage and definitely one a fluent speaker would know and use.

Mis ejemplos:

Ojalá se encuentre un remedio para el Coronavirus.

Ojalá la gente se dé cuenta de que es algo serio y no una gripecita como dijo el presidente de Brasil.

Ojalá podamos regresar a la normalidad muy pronto.

 

[Fulano2]

Interesting example of The Arabic influence on The Spanish language. It derives from ma sha Allah, should God Will it.

 

[NanSanPedro]

Mis ejemplos:

Ojalá se encuentre un remedio para el Coronavirus.

Ojalá la gente se dé cuenta de que es algo serio y no una gripecita como dijo el presidente de Brasil.

Ojalá podamos regresar a la normalidad muy pronto.

I really like the examples. Thanks for doing that!

 

[Marianopolita]

Interesting example of The Arabic influence on The Spanish language. It derives from ma sha Allah, should God Will it.

So what is the difference? You said ma sha Allah but look what the sources say:

El Verdadero Origen de La Palabra Arabe Ojala | PDF | Alá | Mahoma

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Alabí, alabá, alabim bombá

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The mozárabe influence was an interesting topic when I studied the history of Spain. Many words were left behind and originated from the occupation of the Moors.

 

[Marianopolita]

I really like the examples. Thanks for doing that!

No worries.

I just wrote my thoughts out loud.


Hoy es sábado. Ojalá no llueva.......


I sound like Juan Luis Guerra.

 

[Fulano2]

I can’t read your link. MP. What are You trying to tell me?

 

[Marianopolita]

I can’t read your link. MP. What are You trying to tell me?

The link should be okay. Try and click on it again.


What is ma sha Allah vs the sources? Look at the first word you wrote.

El Verdadero Origen de La Palabra Arabe Ojala | PDF | Alá | Mahoma

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Scribd is a text book BTW.

 

[Fulano2]

Can’t you just tell me?

 

[Marianopolita]

Can’t you just tell me?

You wrote ma sha Allah.


The sources say In shalllah or Ya shalllah.



What is the difference? I am wondering.

 

[Fulano2]

Ok thanks. Now I understand why you wrote: “what’s the difference”. I found this...
https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-In-sha-Allah-and-Ma-sha-Allah?top_ans=127012974. It seems in is exacter than ma.

 

[Marianopolita]

Ok thanks. Now I understand why you wrote: “what’s the difference”. I found this...
https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-In-sha-Allah-and-Ma-sha-Allah?top_ans=127012974. It seems in is exacter than ma.

Therefore, according to your source above and your first post ma shallah is not the equivalent of the Spanish Ojalá.


There is a difference which is why I was asking:


Ma shallah = God bless

In shallah= Hopefully- which is a closer equivalent to the Spanish meaning.



* also I noticed some sources have Allah and Alllah.

 

[Fulano2]

Yes it must be in.

 

[Marianopolita]

Aug 8- ausente

 

[Marianopolita]

Aug 9- palmada


* I find this word interesting. It has more than one meaning. In my experience, bofetada or cachetada are more common when referring to a slap in the face.

 

[El Rey de Mangu]

Aug 9- palmada


* I find this word interesting. It has more than one meaning. In my experience, bofetada or cachetada are more common when referring to a slap in the face.

In my slang, galleta, a hard slap to the face. Bofetada i understand is with a fist. Palmada, sounds like what the Nuns used to do to the disobedient students

 

[Marianopolita]

In my slang, galleta, a hard slap to the face. Bofetada i understand is with a fist. Palmada, sounds like what the Nuns used to do to the disobedient students

In my experience, the meaning is the same. Bofetada and cachetada mean the same although one is more regional than the other.

Cachetada is definitely América Latina (origin).