¿Te gustó la fiesta? Sí, ¡estuvo super chévere!ĭid you like the party? Yes, it was so cool! It is used for referring to places, people or experiences It’s a word used in Colombia and other Latin American countries. Shall we go climbing tomorrow? – Sure! 9. Shall we meet this afternoon? Okay! / Sure! In some Spanish speaking countries they would say: It can also be used as a verb: Enguayabado(a)* (To be hungover) 8. The aftereffect of drinking too much aguardiente (guaro). Get familiar with one of the most popular reggaeton songs Tusa (with English subtitles) If you hear someone saying she or he is “entusado” it means this person is heartbroken It’s a word used to express the way someone feels after a break-up or a love disappointment. Tonight we are drinking to drown our sorrows 6. Esta noche vamos a tomar guaro para ahogar las penas Hey, I’m so sorry I didn’t go yesterday to the party. Oye, que pena que ayer no pude ir a la fiesta. ¡Qué pena!įor most of the Spanish speaking countries, it means “sorrow”, “pity”,īut in Colombia it has several meanings. It’s hot today! We should get some beers. ¡Hace mucho calor hoy! Deberíamos ir por unas polas. The beer doesn’t exist anymore, but the name stuck. “La Pola” was the nickname of Policarpa Salavarrieta Ríos, a heroine who helped Colombia gain independence from Spain.īack in the days, Bavaria Brewing created a beer in her honor – La Pola. it has no official meaning in Spanish but it does hold some history. What shall we buy for tonight’s party? Let’s get guaro! 4. ¿Qué compramos para la fiesta esta noche? ¡Compremos guaro! Guaroĭoesn’t have a specific English translationĪguardiente (Fire water) Aguardiente is Colombia’s national alcoholic drink. Good morning “neighbor”, can I have a black coffee please? 3. “Tinto” in all other Spanish speaking countries refers to red wine (vino tinto) because of the color of the wine, “Tinto” originates from the Latin word tinctus, which means dyed, stained, or tinted. How would Colombia be without a “tintico”? Good morning “neighbor”, how are you? Can I get a soda, please? 2. It is a nice common way to greet someone working at a neighborhood store, even if it’s not your neighbor.īuenas Vecina, cómo está? Me regala* una gaseosa We welcome your thoughts on the Burrito Battle of 2011 below.įollow Clean Plate Charlie Facebook on Twitter. If you call your order in ahead of time at Zona Fresca, it's possible to always get prompt service, and given the high-traffic nature of the Fort Lauderdale store, it's still always a comfortable place to dine.įor now, this is too close to call. Of the 30 or so Chipotles I've visited, many suffer from long lines, and sometimes the polished metal tables are icky when the sour cream isn't cleaned off. The experience - This is impossible to say, because this particular Chipotle isn't open yet, and it depends a lot on who they hire. Both spots have some searing, caliente options too. Zona Fresca's salsa verde is almost drinkable, and Chipotle's corn salsa is worthy of a side dish. Salsas - This is tough, because both restaurants manage to pack a wallop compared to even most upscale Mexican joints. Seafood - Chipotle has absolutely no seafood options, but it does have its own signature Tabasco sauce. Zona's is solid, and it doesn't break the bank. Guacamole - Chipotle's guac comes with the hard-to-swallow "that's extra, is that ok?" bit, but it tastes unreal. Over at Zona, those tasty soft corn tortillas wrap nicely around your meat and gallo pinto like a hug for your mouth. In Chipotle's case, the shells are so narrow that most of the filling ends up in your red basket and not in your mouth by the end of the meal. Tacos - Hard shell tacos are great, but not the only way to go. Chipotle cuts its steak into smaller bits, and occasionally you can get some medium rare bites. Zona Fresca's steak comes in longer strips, and lean toward the browner side of things. Steak - A good mexican place has to know how to prepare the beef, and this does not involve putting it through a grinder. Still, there are good reasons to be loyal to both camps - they both do serve real meat, after all. Although this sand-colored storefront seems harmless right now, there could be some serious burrito wars coming to the area soon enough.įor some, a Chipotle will change nothing about their cravings for ceviche on Fridays, and the BC Surf & Sport crew isn't likely to risk losing limbs just to get across Federal Highway for a Burrito Bol. Almost directly across US-1 from the heavily trafficked Zona Fresca, a new Chipotle restaurant is under construction. Fort Lauderdale residents should prepare to pose this question to themselves every day at lunch time by this summer.
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