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  1. HBS60

    Language questions

    I took it to mean the Hazelnut tree, but upon reflecting on your words, it makes sense that it’s the stick.
  2. HBS60

    Language questions

    I think most Spanish speakers are aware of the different uses in different countries, but we dont’ necessarily know every nuance, so there WILL be some awkward/hilarious moments. I’ve been aware since I was a kid about the “coger” issue, because…(please forgive me), the word “bus” in PR is...
  3. HBS60

    Language questions

    One more thing about “palo”… When in Zubiri, I’ll be staying at…El Palo del Avellano…just a little fun fact.
  4. HBS60

    Language questions

    You are absolutely correct, coger un palo means “grab a stick”, but in PR, “date un palo” or “dame un palo” means “have a drink” or “give me a drink”. We are getting into deep linguistical weeds in here…
  5. HBS60

    Language questions

    I would say that as society changes, we are trying to “retrofit” (for lack of a better word) these issues like gender awareness into an old language, and that can be unwieldy and awkward. Maybe you’ve watched “Linguriosa” in YouTube, she has some fascinating videos on how the Spanish language...
  6. HBS60

    Language questions

    It will be educational. Back when I was in college I read a story called “El Espanol de Hispanoamerica,” about this Spaniard who was living in the United States and tired of struggling with English, moved to Mexico, and started having all kinds of problems because of misunderstandings, and so he...
  7. HBS60

    Language questions

    I’ve never heard “un limonero” or “un chupito”, either! As for palo as a tree, it may be a fruit bearing tree, like “un palo de mangó”, “un palo de aguacate”, but not with other trees, like “un roble”, “una palma”. Not sure how much of this is colloquial, but it is very informal, as the formal...
  8. HBS60

    Language questions

    Native Spanish speaker here, although not from Spain. Bastones is probably correct, but palos may also work. To me, a “bastón” is more akin to a walking cane used by the elderly, but I don’t know a specific word for trekking poles. Being that they are roughly referring to long sticks, it will...
  9. HBS60

    How to address other Spanish speakers, Formal or Informal?

    It seems the You Tube algorithms knows what I’ve been reading, because this just showed up in my feed. This is an Andalusian Spanish teacher that I think explains it very well.This is oriented towards Spain, it’s different in Latin American countries. Close captions in Spanish but there is an...
  10. HBS60

    “Un Pianista En El Camino”. Classical Spanish Music in the Camino

    Sorry I haven’t kept up with this thread, I’ve been trying to work out travel plans, logistics, and…taxes. Thanks for the suggestions of the Tourist offices, i didn’t think of that! About Scarlatti: there was a PBS special about a year ago and his Sonata in D minor can easily be thought as a...
  11. HBS60

    How to address other Spanish speakers, Formal or Informal?

    My perspective as a native Spanish speaker from Latin America, I would say not to stress too much about it, If it’s obvious that Spanish is not your first language, just the fact that you are trying to learn is usually appreciated. It can be hard to figure out because in different...
  12. HBS60

    Spanish or English in France?

    Thanks for all the helpful replies, much appreciated! I think I’m most worried about not understanding spoken French. There are many words that are close enough that I can read them, and I don’t mind making a fool of myself when I try to speak a foreign language, but I need to train my ear to...
  13. HBS60

    “Un Pianista En El Camino”. Classical Spanish Music in the Camino

    Gracias!
  14. HBS60

    “Un Pianista En El Camino”. Classical Spanish Music in the Camino

    OK, this may be a long shot, but here it goes: Any musicians out there familiar with Spanish piano repertoire? I’m a devoted, obsessed amateur classical pianist, in particular I’ve explored works by Spanish composers like Albeniz, Granados, de Falla, all of whom used folk tunes in their...
  15. HBS60

    Spanish or English in France?

    Ah! Merci Beaucop per las respondez! ( I just made that up with the very little I know, pardon my misspellings!) Cava? I thought that was a Spanish wine, is that another way of saying “bonjour”? I think I’m most worried about not understanding train announcements and missing a stop. I ran into...
  16. HBS60

    Spanish or English in France?

    Greetings! I’m planning my Camino in August, planning to start at SJPDP. I’ll arrive a few days earlier and plan to stay 2-3 days prior to starting the Camino, so I’m planning a little side trip to Cambo-Les-Bains (just 30 km away, and easy train ride if I understand correctly). I’m a native...

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