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wine tasting/farmer's market a few saturday's ago

I lost my voice over the weekend so speaking in any language has been rather difficult and has made teaching classes almost impossible. The nine year old girls I tutor thought my squeaky mouse voice was hilarious though and they actually paid better attention... interesting. I've picked up a few funny words and phrases the last few weeks and also had an embarrassing word mix-up as well.

new words/phrases

1. cosquillas = tickle

2. mimo = mime, and also cuddle or caress

3. de perdidos al rio = literally translates to from lost to the river but is an expression to say we have nothing to lose or that you're all in. Like if your friend suggests doing something silly and you ok, why not? 

4. tomar el pelo = literally means to touch the hair but used like the English expression to pull one's leg

5. aprovechar = to take advantage of or make the most of. This word has been coming in handy a lot lately

6. diana = bullseye

whoops!

A few weeks ago I forgot the word for stamp (sello) and asked the cute Spanish guy working behind counter if he had any reglas for the US. Regla can mean many things; rule, ruler, principle... but is also the word for period. So embarrassing. 

Also, I found these really funny videos on youtube that I've been watching. I'm not sure if they're helping at all but they are pretty entertaining.