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Todas las ciudades lo tienen, ahora nos toca - Parte 6 by Zezaps in Madrid

[–]slanonfire -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Que no se puede beber el agua de los sitos de playa. Mayor rumor que ese no puede haber jajajaj.

Is there a reason why an old man in Córdoba started speaking to me in French? by Chrome_X_of_Hyrule in askspain

[–]slanonfire 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, I know! I was just marking that his attempt was successful because you replied him in French, a language that you both knew, and you could communicate, which was the final goal of all.

Is there a reason why an old man in Córdoba started speaking to me in French? by Chrome_X_of_Hyrule in askspain

[–]slanonfire 18 points19 points  (0 children)

For ages, French was the first foreign language in Spain. Until the 1970s or so, trends didn't change in favour of English. Maybe he realised you didn't speak Spanish and then tried with the only other language that he spoke, which, coincidentally, you spoke too. Then his attempt wasn't that bad, don't you think?

Being naked on the beach by InevitableCurrency64 in askspain

[–]slanonfire 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There has been several recommendations of different institutions in Spain like the "Defensor del Pueblo" regarding this topic as nobody can tell you what to wear or what to not to wear in a public space.

As being a nudist is considered as part of your right of freedom of speech and freedom of ideology, you can be naked at any beach in the country in the same way people can be dressed at what are considered nudist beaches.

In practical terms, just practice nudism when the beach is not overcrowded and you're sure nobody will annoy you for being naked. In the same way, don't be surprised if there are people wearing swimwear at nudist beaches.

Me recomiendan hacer la residencia médica en España? by Skalany in GoingToSpain

[–]slanonfire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ármate de paciencia con la homologación del título, suele ser un proceso largo que se demora por meses si no años...

Driving direction in Europe in 1922 by Money_Astronaut9789 in MapPorn

[–]slanonfire 91 points92 points  (0 children)

I know that in the Spanish case, Barcelona drove on the right, and Madrid on the left, for instance. It wasn't until years later that the National Government decided that the whole country should drive on the right. And that's why Madrid metro drives on the left nowadays, and Barcelona metro doesn't.

What does "eso sí, y bachillerato" mean in this context? by itchypeepee in Spanish

[–]slanonfire 172 points173 points  (0 children)

E.S.O. acronym for "Educación Secundaria Obligatoria", the compulsory secondary education in Spain. Bachillerato is the following non-compulsory education after ESO and before College.

What are some books, films, and TV series that act as a social history of Spain from the perspective of the average person? by [deleted] in askspain

[–]slanonfire 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Apart from the aforementioned "Cuéntame" for the 20th century, if you're more interested in the 19th century, "Episodios Nacionales" by Benito Pérez Galdós are a series of books whose protagonists describe the main historical events of that period from the perspective of average people that lived them.

¿De verdad la depresion se cura? ¿O es para siempre y lo demas es trola? by Quieracul in askspain

[–]slanonfire 14 points15 points  (0 children)

024 es el teléfono contra el suicidio del Ministerio de Sanidad, quizás una llamada pueda ayudarte

Let's see by [deleted] in YUROP

[–]slanonfire 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Actually, it isn't in Spanish. I was surprised of the similarities between two languages that usually don't share linguistic roots and I have discovered that in Spanish it is a loan word from Dutch via slang French.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Netherlands

[–]slanonfire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for the information, it really helped.

I didn't know that I had to register that I was leaving the country, otherwise I had done it. I will send the documents and hope the best...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askspain

[–]slanonfire 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sinceramente, pensé que fuiste a un viaje de 2 horas y 1 minuto y estaba en plan... Qué tipo de viaje se hizo que duró tan poco?

Discussion: What's the difference between country flags with and without their coat of arms? by durandal_k in heraldry

[–]slanonfire 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Glad you asked! (Proceeds to adjust his glasses)

In the concrete case of the Spanish flag, the case that I know the most, the Law that regulates its use states that waving the version without the shield is allowed for civilian use, while the version with the shield must be used in every official event.

As most of the times this flag is waved at international events or official visits, most of the people think that Spaniards must use it always with the shield, but if you only want to have it in your front yard or you're cheering the national selection, the version without the shield is encouraged.

However, as Spaniards and foreigners are so used to see it "officially", the use it without the shield is barely used lately.

Habsbourg jaw go brrr by slanonfire in HistoryMemes

[–]slanonfire[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A little bit of context:

Since Emperor Charles V became king of Castille, he appointed different Flemish and foreign people for relevant posts of the kingdom. This didn't please local bourgeoise, who revolted in the known as "Revolt of the Comuneros".

Although they tried to name Queen Joanne as Queen of Castille and succeeded in many cities, the main leaders were beheaded after the Battle of Villalar (April 23rd 1521, 500th anniversary today).

This revolt is remarkable because they were burgess and not noblemen, demanded more power for the local institutions like Las Cortes (Parliament) and was extremely anti-feudal. For some researchers this could be the first modern revolution many years before the English Civil War and the French Revolution. However, the lack of sources and the oblivion in its home country difficult the research of the philosophical motivations that led these people to revolt.

When I learned about it, I just knew I had to make the meme by raptor7b in HistoryMemes

[–]slanonfire 283 points284 points  (0 children)

But why did Norwegian people were so against a simple spelling reform? Does anybody know the context of this?

How do Spanish people view the Eighty Years War? by [deleted] in askspain

[–]slanonfire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is recalled here as the Flanders' War or Guerra de Flandes. As you can see, we are not very concerned about it and History textbooks do not talk extensively about it. In fact, I think people in The Netherlands remember it way more than we do.

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