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[Gardner808]

I thought the Portuguese hated the Spanish? Are you a spy?

 

[pmos69]

I'm 1/4 Spanish so I hate myself

 

[Gardner808]

But only a little bit.

One day I hope to tour Europe. There are so many beautiful places of blended culture and architecture that I would love to see.

Hey! If I came to Portugal could I stay with you?

 

[redempti0N]

I'm 1/4 Spanish so I hate myself

Hate is such a strong word.

 

[pmos69]

But only a little bit.

One day I hope to tour Europe. There are so many beautiful places of blended culture and architecture that I would love to see.

Hey! If I came to Portugal could I stay with you?

LOL. Would have to ask the wife about that.

 

[Gardner808]

I'm just kidding anyway.

You know, I just thought of something. Do you speak Portuguese, Spanish and English? Cause if you do then I will really feel like a dumba$$ American.

 

[pmos69]

I don't speak Spanish, not in any meaningful way.
I do perfectly understand Spanish without problems and speak a sort of gibberish that can be understood by Spanish people (all Portuguese people can).
I also (try to) speak French

PS: We have to learn 2 foreign languages in school over here.
English is now taught since pre-school btw. It's a bit weird: my kids have English lessons before they study Portuguese

 

[Gardner808]

Yeah. That is just weird. I love the English language but I really do wish that we stressed learning other languages more here. I think it is beneficial from a mind expanding perspective if nothing else. It also prevent cultural isolation at least to some degree.

 

[redempti0N]

Yeah. That is just weird. I love the English language but I really do wish that we stressed learning other languages more here. I think it is beneficial from a mind expanding perspective if nothing else. It also prevent cultural isolation at least to some degree.

I learned and became fluent in Spanish back in junior high school and throughout high school but after graduation I had no one to speak with so I forgot it.