seem to speak so rapidly. It is a beautiful melodic language, but I just can't understand why so fast. Maybe it is just my perception.
2007-12-20 12:20:39 · 8 answers · asked by Braddock52 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Perhaps it is your perception, or that you are not that much used to the language. Also, depending on the country (the Spanish dialect), the speed, as well as other things (such as words, idiomatic expressions, etc.) vary.
Actually, many people who are not that familiarized with the English language also share the same opinion as you (in this case, of the English language of course). So, I would say that whether it seems to speak so rapidly or not depends on the familiarity that one might have with the language.
I hope this helps!! :)
2007-12-20 18:43:09 · answer #1 · answered by Sofi_22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know for some people we speak rapidly, others that is with rhythm. I don't think I speak either way I only know that Spanish, my first language, is beautiful and romantic.
2007-12-20 20:27:54 · answer #2 · answered by boricua100% 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fast Spanish ?
Yesterday I received a phone call from somebody, telling me in english to go a certain website or call a number, and all I could understand was the first syllable
It is curious, yanks seem to believe that if they speak in loud voice or something like that, you will understand them.
I saw that recently, with a yank that came to fix the bath tub, and was repeating "bath tub" to my mother, who understands nothing in english
2007-12-20 23:12:08 · answer #3 · answered by nadie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, i don't think that all spanish speakers talk rapidly, but i think it might be your perception, because i feel that way with english too, but with practice you can notice that the thing is that you are not used t the spanish.
hope it helps:)
2007-12-20 20:36:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am brasilian and i think the same abt spanish speakers, and about english speaker too. It's because we r not accustomed to use the language day by day, so it turns fast for us.
2007-12-20 20:34:18 · answer #5 · answered by Lady_fall 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spanish speakers whose English isn't very strong think we are talking fast too.
2007-12-20 20:34:25 · answer #6 · answered by julz 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just your perception. Same with me with in English. The espression I use most is: Excuse me?
2007-12-20 20:25:37 · answer #7 · answered by Viripi 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Those are peasants usually or women.
2007-12-20 20:24:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋