I know what the Google and Yahoo/Bablfish translators say, but if I want to hoist a glass to a Hispanic friend, what's proper. salute, salude, or
saludos?
Is "saludos mi amiga, feliz navidad" proper? Or is "Feliz Navidad mi amiga, salude!" better?
Thanks in advance
"Vamos a brindar por la amistad"
Gypsy Jan - 12-23-2011 at 07:10 PM
"Let's drink to our friendship."bajadock - 12-23-2011 at 07:15 PM
If you buy, you can say anything you want to me.
And remember to look them in the eye when toasting!!! SALUD
Shorter and Less Formal Grammar
Gypsy Jan - 12-23-2011 at 07:16 PM
"¡Por la amistad!".BillP - 12-23-2011 at 07:19 PM
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Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
"Let's drink to our friendship."
Jan, I like that, should I put Feliz Navidad mi amiga before or after?
proper spanish sentence structure is where I have a problem
"Mi Amiga"
Gypsy Jan - 12-23-2011 at 07:32 PM
Should be the endearment that is attached to the end of your statement.BillP - 12-23-2011 at 07:36 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
Should be the endearment that is attached to the end of your statement.
Ok, so if I say "Feliz Navidad, Vamos a brindar por la amistad mi amiga" would be proper?Ateo - 12-23-2011 at 07:56 PM
From my Mexican wife, ALL ways of saying Merry Christmas and a toast from a guero guy is cute. So, go for it. If you mess up they will still love
you and think you tried.
Yes, Put the Personal Reference at the End of Your Toast
Gypsy Jan - 12-23-2011 at 07:58 PM
In my limited understanding of Spanish grammar I believe that this is the way you should structure your sentence,Ateo - 12-23-2011 at 08:01 PM
Seriously, my wife told me like 3 different answers to post as far as proper grammar, then just said, "say Merry Christmas and mean it, she'll
understand you".Loretana - 12-23-2011 at 08:02 PM
¡Salud, dinero y amor y tiempo para gozarlos!
(To health, money and love, and the time to enjoy them!)yellowklr - 12-23-2011 at 08:16 PM
The proper way is "Salud"BillP - 12-23-2011 at 09:04 PM
Ok, here's what I did, hope it's right
¡Salud, dinero y amor y tiempo para gozarlos! Feliz Navidad mi amiga!BillP - 12-23-2011 at 09:06 PM
And thanks to everyone for their help, Merry Christmas!Ateo - 12-23-2011 at 09:09 PM
