- Hola!
That's Spanish for, "You can have anything in my fridge,
"except my chorizos."
If you're watching this, it means you're
probably as passionate about languages
as I am about chorizos.
Hi, I'm Miss Communication.
Today's lesson will demonstrate what can happen
when a person uses the wrong word
while trying to make friends in a foreign country.
So let's travel
to "Are-hen-tina."
(90s music)
- Meet Carlos. (ding)
He's from "May-he-co,"
but is on vacation in "Are-hen-tina."
Carlos wants to make friends with the locals.
(ding)
(dramatic sound)
- You may be wondering
why the Argentine couple looked so offended
when Carlos complimented this woman's hat.
In Mexico, the word "cachucha" means cap,
but in Argentina, the work "cachucha"
refers to the female anatomy.
Let's see how this situation unfolds.
(dramatic music)
(ding)
- See how much can go wrong, when misusing
just one single word?
Carlos and his wife could have had a lovely evening
with their new friends.
But now, it's all ruined.
Let's give Carlos a chance to make it all better,
now that he knows what "cachucha" means
in Argentina.
(all laugh)
(90s music)
- Everyone is "feliz" now.
Languages are complex.
Getting a single word wrong can truly ruin your day.
Now I'm going to put on my furry "cachucha"
and take a tango lesson.
Until next time,
adios.
(90s music)