Well here was a topic of conversation which perhaps I was not prepared for, especially as I was watching the class first thing this morning. The Bueno, entonces team, or maybe the student, David, went way out leftfield on this one and a topic for sure the likes of Rosetta Stone would not cover.
The class began in the usual jovial form however began to turn sour as David requested the use of Jimena’s, the profesora, apartment for one night in order to have his wicked way with Mariana, la vecinita. The outcome, unsurprisingly was one of disappointment for David as his request was ever so politely refused. However from this Jimena was kind enough to explain to us all that here in Argentina it is not uncommon for people to visit a Telo (Love Hotel) when they are in need of some sexual satisfaction. Now to many a prude Brit the idea of this, at first sounds rather sleazy and would only be for truckers and executives away on business meetings. However due to the fact that the Argies tend to stay in their family homes for longer, such Telos come in quite handy for young courting couples…….and who can blame them, especially with their open displays of affection such a regular sight in the streets and parks!!
The topic of sex did not stop here during the class as Bueno, entonces kindly pointed out the necessity to use with care the verb acabar! When used in its most common form “acaber de + infinitive verb” it means “to have just done something” (in the recent past) as in acabo de leer el libro (I have just read the book), but when used alone acabar in Argentina means to orgasm!! You have been warned!!
Was nice to see the Profesor today, as he seems to have not been around for a few lesson, and he laid down the rules for the uses of por and para, 2 Spanish words meaning for. Like ser and estar I am still unaware of the exact pattern to follow so just go with chance for the majority of the time. I’ll get there eventually.
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