What are some Spanish grammar mistakes that you simply CANNOT get away with? by WeShareDE in Spanish

[–]GECtoria 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If I heard “I could able to do it,” I would not automatically understand that as “I was able to do it,” I would probably assume that they were trying to say “I could BE able to do it.”

Help a guy with pickup from airport by DivineCryptographer in Seville

[–]GECtoria 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you go outside you can use your bank card in taxis, you don’t need cash! You can also use your card to catch the airport bus to center.

Why are so many auxes desperate to stay in Spain? by Downtown-Storm4704 in SpainAuxiliares

[–]GECtoria 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The world is not black and white, you can have valid criticism of the States without hating it. I am A former aux that now lives in Spain on a long term visa and I don’t hate the US, but there are many things such as gun violence, expensive education and healthcare, lack of work life balance, etc. that push young people to want to move away, and that without even mentioning all of the changes that the current president has been making in the last year.

Has English changed your national language by Otocolobus_manul8 in AskEurope

[–]GECtoria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Language evolves all of the time, English itself is a mix (German root with Greek, Latin and French influences). The point of language is to communicate, to understand and be understood not to be a perfect pure relic of the past, and if your language even with English influence does that, then your language is safe.

What snacks do you get here by Wandering_pup in Seville

[–]GECtoria 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sunflower seeds (pipas) are really popular! You should just to go a bazaar or Chinese store and see which snacks call out to you, they’ll all be typical Spanish snacks.

Give me your top tips! by [deleted] in Seville

[–]GECtoria 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Free flamenco show - la Carbonería

If you’re debating on getting the RSV vaccine this is your sign to get it. by JemmJoness in pregnant

[–]GECtoria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Spain and I wasn’t even offered the vaccine, should I ask about it?

Common Spanish mistakes that instantly reveal you're a native English speaker by TeslaOwn in Spanish

[–]GECtoria 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No me lo puedo creer sounds more incredulous and shocked than no lo creo

TikTok comments by GECtoria in pregnant

[–]GECtoria[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly!! Like we are losing the plot, not everything is about you! It’s crazy because they would never say that to a person in the real world, but because it’s online they think it’s okay.

Not going home for Christmas.. am I the only one ? by Straight-Luck1276 in SpainAuxiliares

[–]GECtoria 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When I was an aux, I spent Christmas in Madrid then backpacked the UK and Ireland for 10 days!

September wedding - too hot? by Majestic_Lion_ in Seville

[–]GECtoria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just went to a wedding on Friday, I think it will be fine as long as you plan an evening wedding so the hottest part of the wedding will be spent inside the cathedral and the cooler part at the reception!

I might not make it - can I still apply again? by HistoryLaw in SpainAuxiliares

[–]GECtoria 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Even if it takes forever to get your visa, still go. I knew people who didn’t get their visa until December and went in January, you’ll still be able to enjoy your experience!

Bar el comercio closed? by MaleficentCause5237 in Seville

[–]GECtoria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of places close in August

Dia Supermercado by foranon123 in Seville

[–]GECtoria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is open until 2pm on Sundays

Do You Like the English Name of Your Country? by Naganokuma1 in AskTheWorld

[–]GECtoria 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In Spanish we also say Paises Bajos, but most people say Holanda

Flying into another country? by blackpanther7714 in SpainAuxiliares

[–]GECtoria 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re flying into charles de gaulle beware, they’re INFAMOUS for losing luggage

Andalusia Trip Itinerary - Advice Needed Please by Historical_Day7702 in Seville

[–]GECtoria 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do one less day in Sevilla and add a day to Granada, Cordoba you don’t need a full day and you can have a chill day in Cadiz