Making Small Talk Flashcards

1
Q

Como se dice…

“I’m originally from the Philippines, but I spent most of my life living outside of the Philippines.”

A

“Bueno pues… Soy de las filipinas, pero he pasado la mayor parte de mi vida fuera de las Filipinas.”

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I have lived in many countries.

A

He vivido en muchos países.

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3
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How long have you been here in San Cristobal?

A

Cuánto tiempo lleva aquí en San Cristóbal?

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I’ve been living here for three and a half years already. I came here during the pandemic.

A

Ya llevo tres años y medio viviendo aquí. Vine durante la pandemia.

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5
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What brought you here?

A

Qué te trajo aquí? / Qué te/le ha traído aquí

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Well, at first I came to Mexico because it was the only border that was open during the pandemic.

A

Bueno, al principio vine a México porque era la única frontera que estaba abierta durante la pandemia…

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I was in the U.S. (Colorado) and my visa expired.

A

Estaba en Estados Unidos - en Colorado - y mi visado caducó.

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I had a plane ticket to Costa Rica but my flight was cancelled because the border of Costa Rica closed.

A

Tenía un billete de avión a Costa Rica, pero mi vuelo se canceló porque la frontera de Costa Rica se cerró.

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Incidentally, I had a friend who was living here in San Cris at that time. She told me that I could easily fly to Mexico, so I did.

A

Por casualidad, tenía una amiga que vivía aquí en San Cris en aquella época. Me dijo que podía volar fácilmente a México, así que lo hice.

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At first I only intended to stay for about 6 months, but more than 3 years later and here I am still.

A

Al principio sólo pensaba quedarme unos 6 meses, pero más de 3 años después y aquí sigo.

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What do you do for work? I write digital marketing materials for businesses in the US, UK and Australia.

A

A qué te dedicas?
Trabajo en línea. Escribo material de marketing digital para empresas de Australia, Estados Unidos y Reino Unido.

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How did you know {name}?
A common friend introduced us to each other.

A

Cómo conociste a {nombre}? Un amigo que ambos conocíamos nos presentó.

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How do you like San Cris? Have you been to other places in Mexico?

A

Qué te parece San Cris? Has estado en otros lugares de México?

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There are many things to like about San Cris.

A

Hay muchas cosas que gustan de San Cris.

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The weather is nice all year round. The people are kind and friendly. The cost of living is very affordable. And you? What do you think of San Cris?

A

El tiempo es agradable todo el año. La gente es amable y simpática. El costo de la vida es muy asequible. Y tú? Qué te parece San Cris?

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It is a small town, yes, but that also means I can easily walk to every place I need to go to.

A

Es una ciudad pequeña, sí, pero eso también significa que puedo ir andando fácilmente a todos los sitios a los que necesito ir.