español for Gringos

Signage at Casa China (China House), a chifa on Avenida Colón near Avenida 12 de Octubre ...

Solo se permite el consumo de alimientos y bebidas de este restaurant....

Only food and beverage from this restaurant may be consumed.


Horario de Atención

Lunes a viernes, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Sábado, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Domingo y feriados, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Schedule for service

Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sunday and holidays, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Francisca: No sabes lo contenta que estoy, Victoria

Victoria: ¿Se puede saber por qué, querida?

Francisca: El mismo jefe de policía pidió mi mano

Victoria: Seguro que debe ser para tomarte las impresiones digitales (also huellas dactilares)
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Francisca:  You don't know how content I am, Victoria

Victoria:  May one know why, dear?

Francisca:  The chief of police himself asked for my hand

Victoria:  Surely it must be to take your fingerprints

U.S. Labor-Day Headlines:

CBS News...

Sanders Surges in New Hampshire, Leads Clinton 49-38 %

Sanders Surge en New Hampshire, Lidera a Clinton 49-38 %


Biden Marches in Pittsburgh With Unions,
       Who Shout "Run, Joe, Run"

Biden Marcha en Pittsburgh Con Sindicatos,
       Que Gritan "Corra, Joe, Corra"


ABC News:

Four-year-old Boy and His Dog Rescued
       From Well in Mississippi

Se Rescatan a Niño de Cuatro Años y Su Perro,
       En Mississippi

U.S. News Headlines (September 9, 2015):

ABC News ...

Se Cancelaron Clases en Seattle Debido a Huelga de Maestros

Seattle Classes Canceled Due to Teachers Strike


Associated Press ...

Jefe de Aerolinea 'United' Renuncia Durante Investigación Federal

United Airlines CEO Steps Down Amid Federal Investigation


Providence, Rhode Island -- WPRI ...

Negocios Estadounidenses No Pueden Requerir Que Clientes
    Mostrar Targetas de Crédito

U.S. Businesses Cannot Require Customers
    to Show Credit Cards


CBS News ...

Trump: "Recibí Más Entrenamiento en Escuela Militar
    Que Muchos Que En Realidad Eran Militares"

Trump:  "I Got More Training in Military School
    Than Many Who Actually Were in the Military"


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Chicken is the most-popular fast food in Ecuador, so it's a good idea for Expats to know how to order this food.

First off, the pronunciation of pollo, the word for chicken, live or cooked.
Either POH-yo or POHL-yo will do.

McDonalds, the famous North American hamburger chain, specializes in chicken in its Ecuadorian franchises.  Original, crispy or a la brasa -- barbecued.

Over 90 percent of the chicken dinners ordered in Ecuador chicken places comes in combinaciones aka combos, making things easy for Expats.

In Mickey-D's and other chicken lugares where Expats go, these combos are pictured on a wall above the order-taker, often showing two or three pieces -- presas -- plus fried potatoes -- fritas -- some type of salad -- ensalada -- and a cola beverage.

If you are ordering chicken-only with no sides, especially for takeout -- para llevar (literally, to carry) -- ask for presas de pollo vacío (literally, empty chicken pieces).

Here are the names of the common parts....

breast           pechuga

thigh             muslo

leg                pierna

wing             ala   AH-lah

KFC offers its world-famous Cole slaw -- ensalada de col.
Large order of Cole slaw -- col grande.  Normally, you won't find mashed potatoes there, but sometimes there may be corn -- maiz  mah-EESE.

Plastic utensils typically come with your order, plus packets of mayo and ketchup.  One chain, Texas Chicken, has often provided thin, clear plastic gloves. 

KFC hasn't provided such disposable gloves at their many Quito locations, allowing you to test the motto Se chupa los dedos*  -- finger-lickin' good.

*Literally, "the fingers are licked."

News headlines, September 10, 2015....

Elizabeth II Supera el Tiempo de Cualquier Otro
         Rey o Reina de Inglaterra

Length of Elizabeth II's Reign Surpasses All Other
        Kings and Queens of England


Fox News:  Comentaristas del Lado Derecha Declaran 'Guerra' Contra Trump

Right-Wing Commentators Declare 'War' on Trump


From a Study by Global AgeWatch Index, as reported by CBS News...

Siete Paises de Europa Más Los Estados Unidos, Canadá y Japón
     Entre Los 10 Mejores Paises Para Gente de 60 Años o Más

Seven European Countries, the U.S., Canada and Japan
     Among the Top Ten Countries For People Age 60-plus

Un tipo está con un paquete de documentos frente la trituradora de papeles.  Está desconcertado. Mira por un lado, mira por el otro.  En eso pasa un empleado y le ofrece ayuda, le toma el paquete de documentos, los coloca en una ranura y ¡¡¡FRRRRRR!!!, se oye el sonido de los papeles cuando se hacen trizas.  El empleado le dice al tipo:
--¿Ves qué fácil?
El tipo le dice:
--¿Y por dónde salen las copias?
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A guy is in front of the paper shredder with a packet of documents.  He's disconcerted.  He looks to one side, he looks to the other.  An employee passing there offers him help, he takes the packet of documents, places them into the slot and FRRRRRR!, the sound of the papers being cut into pieces is heard.  The employee says to the guy:
--See how easy?
The guy says to him:
--And, where do the copies come out?

Un señor se encuentra con su amigo que lo había venido a visitar después de varios años y luego de una larga y tendida conversación este le pregunta:
--Juan, ¿qué fue de tu viejo?
--Mi padre murió en un accidente, se cayó.
--Pero qué lástima, no sabía nada.
--Sí, fue tremendo pero sé que sus últimas palabras me las dijo a mí.
--¿Ah sí? ¿Y cuáles fueron?
--¡No muevas la escalera!
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A man meets with his friend whom he had come to visit after a few years and after a long and deep conversation he asks him:
--Juan, what happened to your old man?
--My father died in an accident, he fell.
--But how sad, I did not know anything.
--Yes, it was terrible but I know that his last words, he said them to me.
--Oh, yes? And what were they?
--Don't move the ladder!

Sign posted in the co-ed locker room at Academia Natación Valencia (Valencia Swimming Academy), a school and public pool at Río Frío and Venezuela in Quito....

Recomendaciones

Usar traje de baño, gorro y zapatillas.

Wear swimsuit, bathing cap and footwear.


Ducharse con jabón antes de ingresar en la piscina.

Shower with soap before entering the pool.


No rasurarse a la piscina.

No shaving in the pool.


No ingresar a la piscina con alimentos o bebidas.

Do not enter the pool with food or beverages.

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9-11 U.S. headlines...

Video Muestra Que Ex-Estrella de Tenis Blake
     No Estaba Haciendo Nada
       Cuando Atacado Por Un Policía en Nueva York

Video Shows Ex-Tennis Star Blake
     Minding His Own Business
        When Attacked By New York City Cop


From The Oregonian newspaper...

Cifras Muestran Que Inmigrantes Ayudan a la Economía

Numbers Show Immigrants Good for the Economy


Se Honran al Ultimo Perro Policial de 9-11
     en su Cumpleaños

Last 9-11 Police Dog Honored
     on His 16th Birthday


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A.A. in Ecuador -- sign one block from Plaza Benito Juárez ...

Alcohólicos Anónimos
Atención Permanente
Servicios Gratúitos
Telef. 2909161
Unidad - Servicio - Recuperación

A.A.
24/7 Assistance
Free Service
Tel. 2909161
Unity - Service - Recovery

Headlines for Monday, September 14, 2015 ...

James Blake, Ex-Tennis Star:  Fire NYC Cop Who Tackled Me

James Blake, Ex-Estrella de Tenis:  Despiden al Policía
   de Nueva York Que Me Tacleó


Fox News...

Bobby Jindahl Apologizes to Trump For Questioning His Faith

Bobby Jindahl Pide Disculpas a Trump Por Dudar Su Fe


NFL:  Rams Shock Seahawks, 34-31 ... Romo Leads Cowboys
        Over Giants, 27-26, in Week 1 Thrillers

Carneros Sorprenden a Halcones, 34-31 ... Romo Lidera a Vaqueros
    Contra Gigantes, 27-26, En Partidos Emocionantes De Semana 1


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Le pedí a Dios una bicicleta.
Pero sé que Él no funciona así.
Entonces robé una y le pedí perdón.
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I asked God for a bicycle.
But I know He doesn't work that way.
So I robbed one and asked Him for forgiveness.

There are two 5-by-8-foot colorful posters on view inside the large waiting area at the Quito DMV headquarters (Agencia Nacional de Tránsito or ANT).

One pictures a young man holding up a half-full cocktail glass in one hand, and handing his car keys to a friend with the other hand.

It says, No debo manejar si he tomado.  I better not drive if I've been drinking.

The other sign shows a man followed by three women boarding a bus.

It says, Nosotros sí subimos al bus en las paradas.  We do board the bus at the bus stops.

Apparently, it's a general reminder not to try to jump on the bus in between regular stops.

Headlines for Thursday, September 17th ...

President of Chile Says Three Dead in Earthquake
      Three Hours North of Santiago

Presidente de Chile Dice Que Tres Murieron
      en Terremoto Tres Horas al Norte de Santiago


GOP Candidates Knock Trump as "Apprentice," "Unfit"

Candidatos Republicanos Llaman a Trump:  Aprendiz,
       No Adecuado


Posibilidades En Gabinete Trump:  Palin, Icahn

Possibilities For a Trump Cabinet:  Palin, Icahn

News headlines for September 18, 2015...

Nuevos Recordes de Calor en 2015 .. Agosto, Verano
y 8 Primeros Meses del Año

2015 Sets New Heat Records .. for August, the Summer
and First 8 Months of Year


Senadores Repubicanos Admiten Derrota en Lucha Contra Trato de Iran

GOP Senators Admit They Have Lost Their Fight Against Iran Deal


Policía Domina, Arresta a Mujer de Hernando Co., Florida,
Que Guardaba Mas Que 3,000 Cuchillos, Espadas y Hachas En Hogar

Police Subdue, Arrest Hernando County, Florida, Woman
Who Was Keeping Over 3,000 Knives, Swords and Hatchets in Home

Headlines for Saturday, September 19, 2015....

Se Arrestan a 13 Por el Escape Por Túnel
   de Traficante de Drogas Mexicano "El Chapo"

13 Arrested in the Tunnel Escape
     of Mexican Druglord "El Chapo"


Se Suspenden a 4 Estudiantes en Virginia
     Por Llevar Ropa Con la Bandera de la Confederación

Four Virginia Students Suspended
     For Wearing Confederate Flag on Clothing


Nuevas Reglas Estadounidenses:  Se Permite Empresas
     a Abrir Oficinas, Tiendas y Almacenes En Cuba

New U.S. Regulations:  U.S. Companies Permitted
     to Open Offices, Stores and Warehouses in Cuba


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False friends.

carne  CAR-nay

Who or what a Gringo thinks it is... Someone who runs a booth
   at an amusement fair.

What it really is... meat.  (the word is feminine: la carne)


hambre  AHM-bray

Who or what a Gringo thinks it is... a man.

What it really is... hunger.

hombre, OHM-bray, is a man.


Grifo  GREE-foh

What a Gringo thinks it is... grief or sadness.

What it really is... a faucet.

Tristeza is sadness or grief.


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News headlines for Monday, September 21, 2015 ...

Historic Meeting in Cuba Sunday
      Between Pope and Fidel Castro

Reunión Histórica en Cuba Domingo
      Entre El Papa y Fidel Castro


White House Advisor Killed
     During Anti-Cancer Bicycle Ride

Consejero de Casa Blanca Se Murió
       Durante Paseo de Bicicletas Contra Cáncer


1,000 Homes Already Consumed
      in California Fires

Mil Hogares Ya Destruidos
     en Fuegos de California

Cuando una persona ayuda a un criminal antes de cometer un crimen, le llamamos cómplice.
Si le ayuda después de haber violado la ley, le llamamos abogado.
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When a person helps a criminal before committing a crime, we call him an accomplice.
If he helps him after having violated the law, we call him a lawyer.
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El artista de tributo a Elvis va a un abogado.
- ¿Y usted cuánto cobra por una consulta rápida?
- 300 dólares por tres preguntas.
- Vaya, es un poco caro, ¿no?
- Sí... y dígame, ¿cuál es su tercera pregunta?
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The Elvis tribute artist goes to a lawyer.
- And how much do you charge for a quick consultation?
- 300 dollars for three questions.
- Go on, that's a bit expensive, isn't it?
- Yes...and tell me, what is your third question?
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¿Qué diferencia hay entre un abogado y un cuervo?
Que uno es un animal de rapiña, vive de la carroña, de la basura y de lo ajeno. Acecha a sus víctimas y cuando se descuidan, ataca. Primero le come los ojos y después termina de destrozarla.
El otro es un inocente pajarito negro.
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What's the difference between a lawyer and a crow?
One is a rapacious animal, living on carrion, on garbage, and on the unaware.  It stalks its victims and when they are careless, it attacks.  First it eats the eyes and afterwards ends up destroying them.
The other is an innocent little black bird.

Note: there is a play on words, with carroña meaning carrion, but also riffraff or scum (low person).

Dichos / Refranes / Proverbios  - Sayings / Proverbs

En boca cerrada no entran moscas - "In a closed mouth no flies enter", Silence is golden

El que no llora no mama - "He who does not cry, does not nurse", The squeaky wheel gets the grease

A palabras necias, oidos sordos - "To silly words, deaf ears"

Cine Hollywood, a movie theatre right on the main drag in Quito's El Centro, Avenida Guayaquil, is featuring "extrenos exclusivos, solo caballeros" -- 'exclusive' movies for 'gentlemen-only.'

This month's features include...

Perfume de Placer                 Pleasure Perfume

Noches Calientes de Ana        Ana's Steamy Nights

Obsesiones de Ana

Urgencias de Amar                  Love's Pressing Needs

Todo en una Noche                 Everything in One Night


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Now that Arnold Schwarzenegger is going to replace Donald Trump as the star of TV's "The Apprentice," speculation is underway as to how the 'governator' will replace the Donald's signature phrase -- "You're fired!"

One possibility is:  "You've been terminated!"

Equally likely is that Arnold will reprise his own signature phrase from the 1991 movie "Terminator 2" .. probably the most famous español phrase ever uttered -- "¡Hasta la vista, baby!"


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News headlines for Wednesday, September 23, 2015....

It's Over ... Baseball Great Yogi Berra Dead at 90
     Famously Said "It Ain't Over Till It's Over"

Se Acabó ... Estrella de Béisbol, Yogi Berra, Se Murió a 90
    Famosamente Dijo "No Se Acaba Antes de Acabarse"


Obama, Biden Greet Pope at Start of 6-Day U.S. Visit

Obama y Biden Saludan a El Papa
    al Principio de Su Visita de Seis Días en los Estados Unidos


Chris Christie Orders Head of New Jersey National Guard
    to Lose Weight

Chris Christie Ordena al Jefe de la Guardia Nacional
     de Nueva Jersey a Adelgazar

News headlines for Thursday, September 24, 2015....

Fiorina Surge en Encuestas --
    Trump 24% (era 32), Carly 15 (era 3 por ciento)

Fiorina Surges in Polls --
    Trump 24%, was 32 .. Carly 15, was 3 percent


30-million Estadounidenses Sacaron Dinero
    de sus Fondos de Jubilación en 2014

30-million in USA Took Money
    Out of Their Retirement Funds in 2014


San Antonio, Texas, Courts...

Entrenador de Colegio Admite
    Que El Ordenó Ataque Contra árbitro

High School Coach Admits
    He Ordered Attack on Ref


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Nuestro artista de tributo a Elvis llamó a los bomberos para informarles de un incendio forestal cerca de su casa.
Bomberos:  "¿Y como llegamos hasta allá?"
Elvis: "¿No tienen ustedes todavía esos camiones rojos grandes?"
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Our Elvis Tribute Artist called the fire department to report a brush fire near his house.
Fire Dept: "How do we get there?"
Elvis: "Don't you still have those big red trucks?"

News headlines for Saturday, September 26, 2015....

GOP's Boehner Resigns as House Speaker
    Due to Recent "Turmoil" in Congress

Republicano Boehner Renuncia Como "Speaker"
    Debido a "Agitación" Recien en Congreso


Pope Held Mass at Madison Square Garden

El Papa Presentó Una Misa a Madison Square Garden


Obama:  U.S. and China Have Reached
    a Cyber-theft Accord

Obama:  EEUU y China Han Alcanzado Un Acuerdo
   Para Lidiar Con Robos Por Internet


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Popular New York phrases, translated....

At the elevator...

"Goin' up?"

¿A subir?


In the taxi...

"Step on it, driver."

Apúrese, taxista.


In a crowded area...

"Watch where you're goin', buddy."

Mírase donde se va, amigo.


"What're you lookin' at?"

¿A qué estás mirando?

News Headlines for Monday, September 28, 2015 ...

Philly Finale:  Papal Mass Draws 860,000

Final de Filadelfia:  Misa del Papa Atrae 860,000


Trump on '60 Minutes':  Obamacare Too Expensive,
    We'll Replace It

Trump a 'Seisenta Minutos':  Obamacare Demasiado Caro,
    Lo Reemplazaramos


Florida:  Young Woman Arrested
    For Riding a Sea Turtle

Florida:  Se Arrestan a Una Joven
    Por Jinetear en una Tortuga Maritima

Headlines for Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Plan de Trump Limite Impuestos Por Empresas a 15 Por Ciento,
    No Impuestos Por Trabajadores Que Ganan Menos Que $25,000

Trump Plan Limits Corporate Taxes to 15%,
    No Taxes For Workers Making Under 25K


Promedio de Dow-Jones Superó 18,000 Previamente ...
Ahora Está a 16,001

Dow-Jones Average Had Surpassed 18,000 ...
Now It's At 16,001


Se Discubren Agua Fluyendo en Marte...
    Se Puede Existir La Vida en el Planeta Rojo

Flowing Water Discovered on Mars ...
    Life Could Exist on the Red Planet


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False friends

balde

What a Gringo thinks it means... hairless at 50.

What it really means... a bucket.

Calvo is a common word for "bald."


bigote  bee-GOH-tay

What a Gringo thinks it means... opposed to people of color.

What it really means... moustache.

A racist is intolerante.


atender

What a Gringo thinks it means... someone who goes to a play.

What it really means... to take care of or to wait on
                                            (as at a restaurant or store)

Asistir means "to be present."

Some "helper" words - often used to explain something further or clarify, as well as being place holders to allow you to think of what you want to say next!

mejor dicho - better said, rather
No tienen la plata, mejor dicho, es que no quieren gastar tanto sobre cachivaches...
They don't have the money, rather, it's that they don't want to spend so much on junk...

es decir - that is, that is to say
No contaron con la corrupción, es decir, sus planes no fueron realistas.
They didn't take into account the corruption, that is to say, their plans were not realistic.

o sea - that is, so, like, I mean
O sea, ¿que no vienes mañana?
So, you're not coming tomorrow?
A mi me parece muy bacano, o sea, muy de moda, además no tan caro.
It seems very cool to me, I mean, very much in fashion, moreover not so expensive.

pues - since, as, so, then, well
Pues no tengo tiempo ahora para hacerlo.
Well I don't have time now to do it.
No tengo tiempo pues estamos muy ocupados en el trabajo.
I don't have time since we are very busy at work.
Vamos pues.     Caminamos pues.
Let's go, then (can mean, let's go NOW (he said impatiently)).

News Headlines for Thursday, October 1, 2015 ...

McCarthy Steps in It:  Dems Allege His Benghazi Comment
    Shows Panel Is Just An Attack Tool Against Hillary

McCarthy Mete La Pata:  Demócratas Alegan Que Su Comentario
    Muestra Que Comité Solo Es Una Herramienta Política
    Contra Hillary


Wall Street Ends Worst Quarter in Four Years

Wall Street Termina Peor Cuarto en Cuatro Años


Jim Carrey's Irish Girlfriend Dead at 30...
    Suicide Note Found

Novia Irlandesa de Jim Carrey Muerta a 30 Años...
    Se Hallaron Nota de Suicidio


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News Headlines for Sunday, October 4, 2015....

Colombian President:  Cocaine Kingpin "Megateo" Killed....
       U.S. Had Offered $5-Million Reward

Presidente de Colombia: 
    Se Mataron a Traficante de Cocaína, "Megateo"....
        EEUU Ofreció Recompensa de Cinco Millones Dólares


Hurricane Joaquin Threatening U.S. East Coast....
    Governors Declaring States of Emergency... 
         Historic Rains and Floods

Huracán Joaquin Amenazando Costa del Este Estadounidense....
    Gubernadores Declarando Estados de Emergencia....
        Lluvias y Inundaciones Históricas


Hillary Donors Leaving to Support Biden -- Wall St. Journal

Donadores de Hillary Dejandola Para Apoyar a Biden


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News headlines for Monday, October 5, 2015....

Hillary Anuncia Propuesta Para Nuevas Reglas Por Controlar Armas

Hillary Announces Proposal For New Gun-Control Laws


Carolina del Sur:  Gubernadora Nikki Haley Llama
    Resultado de Tormenta "Inundación de Mil Años"

South Carolina:  Governor Nikki Haley Calls Storm Effects
    "Thousand-Year Flood"


Globalpost.com:

Gobierno de Uruguay Da Permiso a Dos Empresas
    Para Crecer Marijuana

Government of Uruguay Gives Two Companies Permission
    To Grow Pot


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I've a question regarding how "Buenas noches" is used in Ecuador. When I lived in a small town in Costa Rica, "Buenas noches" was used like English speakers say "Good evening", a greeting after dark. When I used it that way in the Spanish class I am enrolled in, the instructor said common usage was to only say "Buenas noches" as a final closing. He said it is used as a polite way to say "I'm going to sleep soon". So how is it used in Ecuador, especially in Cuenda?

DorothyPeck wrote:

When I lived in a small town in Costa Rica, "Buenas noches" was used like English speakers say "Good evening", a greeting after dark. When I used it that way in the Spanish class I am enrolled in, the instructor said common usage was to only say "Buenas noches" as a final closing. He said it is used as a polite way to say "I'm going to sleep soon". So how is it used in Ecuador, especially in Cuenda?

Buenas noches is used here as a nighttime greeting, and as "so long" at night as well.

Other "so long" phrases include nos vemos (see you -- literally, we see each other) ... hasta luego (until later) ... and ten una buena noche (have a good night). 

Hasta la vista, (baby) is used less frequently than before Arnold Schwarzenegger popularized it as a punchline in 'Terminator Two' (1991).

News Headlines For Tuesday, October 6, 2015....

American Airlines Co-Pilot Lands Phoenix-Boston Flight Safely
    After Pilot Suffers Heart Attack and Dies

Co-Piloto de American Airlines Aterriza Avión Seguramente
   Tras Piloto Experimenta Infarto y Se Muere
       Durante Vuelo de Phoenix a Boston


Baseball Playoffs:  C.C. Sabathia of Yankees Enters Rehab
    While Team Prepares for Wild Card Versus Astros

Eliminatorias de Béisbol:  C.C. Sabathia de Yanquis
    Entra Rehabilitación Mientras Su Equipo Prepara
       Para Comodín Contra Astros


CNN Study... Younger Teens So Anxious About Self-Image
    They Check Social Media 100 Times a Day

Estudio de CNN... Adolescentes Jóvenes
    Tan Ansiosos Por Auto-Imagen ..
    Que Revisan Medios Sociales Cien Vecez Al Día


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News Headlines for Wednesday, October 8, 2015....

Michigan PowerBall:  Supervisor, 50, Quits Factory Job on the Spot
    After She Wins $310-Million Lottery Prize

Lotería de Michigan:  Supervisor, 50, Renuncia Puesto De Inmediato
   Tras Ganar Premio de Lotería de $310 Milliones


The Donald:  George W. Bush Was "A Disaster"

Trump:  Jorge Bush Menor Era "Un Desastre"


Norwegian Air Shuttle Plans $69 Fares Between U.S. and Europe

Norwegian Air Shuttle Planifica Tarifa de $69 Dólares Entre EEUU y Europa


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News headlines for Thursday, October 8, 2015 ...
  with Sports Spoiler Alert

Guerra en Afganistán Ya Tiene Catorce Años....
   Obaba Pide Disculpas de Médicos Sin Fronteras Por EEUU
        Erróneamente Bombardeando Hospital -- 22 Se Murieron

War in Afghanistan Now 14 Years Old....
    Obama Apologizes to Doctors Without Borders
        For U.S. Mistakenly Bombing Hospital -- 22 Died


Demócratas en Senado Preparando Paquete Legislativo
    Para Controlar Armas

Senate Dems Preparing Gun-Control Legislation


Carolina del Sur:  Inundaciones Revelan
    Infraestructuras de Mal Calidad

South Carolina:  Flooding Reveals
    Shoddy Infrastructure


Sports Spoiler Alert ... below ...






Cachorros Ganan Juego de Comodín,
    Derrotan a Piratas, 3-0, en Pittsburgh

Cubs Win Wildcard Playoff Game,
    Defeat Pirates in Pittsburgh, 3-0


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