What good boys, oh!
For those who usually spend days in the Principality there is another matter that does not leave them indifferent. The sound of Asturian is usually very striking for the visitor who, encouraged by the welcoming environment and the holiday relaxation, usually dares, as it should be, to pronounce some words and expressions with greater or lesser success, almost always to the condescending despair of the locals.
So that no one suffers and thus improve the integration of tourists, we have prepared this small catalog of expressions , uses and customs that will help defend oneself with a certain solvency and will minimize mockery, always loving towards newcomers.
IN-INA: usual diminutive form. It is used constantly without having to do so much with the size of what is named as with the affection that is professed. On-one is the augmentative and is governed by the same terms.
HO: the asturian stamp, the Don Pelayo particle. It is always placed at the end of the sentence to emphasize and admits all possible emotional nuances. It is the apocope of home which effectively means man. Some confusion with Zara Home has arisen because of this.
Basic dictionary to defend yourself if you travel to Asturias
YE-YES: as tense is equivalent to Is are . As a cultural movement, it refers to the 60's pop fans , which have a wonderful concentration of several days in Gijón with concerts and various activities.
FOLIXA : party. There is one for every taste. Enjoying a pilgrimage in a very green prau is something that no one should miss. Eat and drink at asgaya It is non-negotiable, the pleasure of excess. Of course, slowly so as not to get soaked and have to hit them on the back so you don't get hot. If you also want sports you have to go to Les Piragües, the mythical Descent of the Sella , which also has an important festival to celebrate such a massive date.
The mythical Descent of the Sella
CIDER : bottle and glass are shared, so you must throw the last sip to clean where you have drunk. Sidrin or ciders if there are many, which is usual. Every time someone says "sidriña" a grizzly bear refuses to procreate . Fabes and vaques are other plurals preceded by “les” that outsiders systematically mistreat with unusual combinations.
WINCH : it is the place where cider is worshiped, it is like being bottled. Those who don't know what they are talking about throw it away, and almost all of it on the ground, the rest is poured. To enter the winch you will have to screw the door and then push it closer so that there is no current . If you already know people, or for you to do so, it is easy to be invited to an espicha, all standing sharing liquid and solid delicacies. As soon as you follow the rhythm you will leave fartucu either with a good sleeve , with shiny güeyus. know your limit for do not wear faltosu or go on saying pijaes , it is not going to be that someone's girl ends up saying that yes a babayu, ho.
THE ANTHEM : In addition to official acts, it is usually interpreted as an emotional culmination of the festivities. The letter is simple and is in the collective imagination. After reading this you are going to have the first two verses in your mind for a long time. Asturias, dear homeland, Asturias of my loves / Asturies dear homeland, Asturies of my loves.
Life between 'culín' and 'culín'
OVIEDO-GIJÓN : The rivalry between the capital and the largest city in Asturias to establish itself as the most important in the Principality is sustained by crossed arguments of historical, political and economic significance. Visit both and decide which one you like best . Of course, one has a beach and a team in the First Division.
SHIT IN MY MANTU/SHIT IN MY MACHINE : expressions of anger that do not imply insult to third parties but indicate that they cannot go very far.
MANCAR, ACUTE, LISTEN : get hurt, save a spot, sneak peek, in that order. Just three simple examples for those who still doubt the status of Asturian as a language. Mastering this level of vocabulary with ease brings you closer to being named an honorary citizen.
Gijón and cider: a well-matched marriage
ORBAYU : very fine and persistent rain. Yes, it will fall in summer. Sure, don't hesitate for a moment. You will not think that all the landscape you see is achieved by paralyzing all rainfall for a few months a year.
YOU ARE A COUNTRYMAN : if your behavior is accepted by Asturians, you will be awarded this maximum informal distinction. You will be a person to whom he will lend to see after time without coinciding.
When you want to thank everything you have enjoyed during your stay, do not hesitate to exclaim a Puxa Asturias!
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