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Well there isn't one universal way of speaking Spanish. In general people in coastal areas throughout Latin America speak "chopped-up" Spanish. Of course this varies depending on situation and setting too...
There's Spanish and there's an entire different language. Am thinking you know the difference between the two. One thing to use a different word that is common in the country or whatever, and another to create a language in and of itself. 90% of Spanish is used all over the place. It's the 10% that makes the difference from country to country.
There's Spanish and there's an entire different language. Am thinking you know the difference between the two. One thing to use a different word that is common in the country or whatever, and another to create a language in and of itself. 90% of Spanish is used all over the place. It's the 10% that makes the difference from country to country.
Every Spanish speaking Latin American country speaks a version of Spanish and within each country there are dialects and variations. "Como tu ta loko" is informal Dominican Spanish, you think upper class Dominicans speak to each other like that or any Dominican conducting formal business is speaking that way?
Btw I want to make it clear that there is nothing wrong with "como tu ta loko" . It's these type of colloquialisms that make each country unique although they all speak Spanish.
Every Latin American country speaks a version of Spanish and within each country there are dialects and variations. "Como tu ta loko" is informal Dominican Spanish, you think upper class Dominicans speak to each other like that or conduct business speaking that way?
Btw there is nothing wrong "como tu ta loko" . It's these type of colloquialisms that make each country unique although they all speak Spanish.
*LOL* Thing is that isn't really proper Spanish and seems like the Dominicans I meet, be it from the capital, Santiago or what have you, all speak exactly the same and can't speak proper Spanish nor write it.
*LOL* Thing is that isn't really proper Spanish and seems like the Dominicans I meet, be it from the capital, Santiago or what have you, all speak exactly the same and can't speak proper Spanish nor write it.
Simply inaccurate. You just haven't been around enough educated Dominicans. Even my parents who had pretty basic educations speak and write formal Spanish.
I don't understand why you can't be proud to be American or to be living here but can't also celebrate your cultural background. What is the big issue? When certain groups do it it's great when the brown folks do it, it's a problem...
I'm guessing that the only parades allowed should be the Fourth of July parades since being an American seems to mean that you forget all about your heritage and culture.
Cultural parades allow people to connect with their culture and to show it off to other peoples. If you don't like that, you can make plans not to be in that area where the parade is until it is over. These parades are usually on the same day each year and end before nightfall.
Simply inaccurate. You just haven't been around enough educated Dominicans. Even my parents who had pretty basic educations speak and write formal Spanish.
Simply the truth.
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Anyway, get back on topic...
Back to topic... Do not see a big deal with the parade, but it should be easier to get through it. Best thing to do is avoid the things entirely and wait until they're over or whatever.
Back to topic... Do not see a big deal with the parade, but it should be easier to get through it. Best thing to do is avoid the things entirely and wait until they're over or whatever.
Simply inaccurate. You are crazy in you believe you can generalize an entire country. I was born in DR and have been several people who were born in DR and in the USA that can speak and write formal Spanish.
Simply inaccurate. You are crazy in you believe you can generalize an entire country. I was born in DR and have been several people who were born in DR and in the USA that can speak and write formal Spanish.
Tato' tato' . Can re-read what I said earlier. Those several people are likely far *less* than what I've encountered. *LOL* Just saying what is said in general, which is that Dominicans speak the worst Spanish around (English too far that matter). That's always been said by many. So far I have yet to meet Dominicans that contradict that statement.
Just saying what is said in general, which is that Dominicans speak the worst Spanish around
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. Can re-read what I said earlier. 
Those several people are likely far *less* than what I've encountered. *LOL* Just saying what is said in general, which is that Dominicans speak the worst Spanish around (English too far that matter). That's always been said by many. So far I have yet to meet Dominicans that contradict that statement.
