English-Spanish-English Online Translators

[Reel Deal]

I need suggestions for online translators. I'll learn Spanish one day, but need help now.

I have used the AltaVista Babel Fish translator, but it doesn't seem to pick up the Dominican version of the language well. There must be something better out there.

What do you guys use?

[Dick Dawson]

I've used Google's online translator but I believe they use the same system that Alta Vista uses. Give it a try.

http://www.google.com/language_tools

[Andy]

http://www.online-translator.com/text.asp?lang=en

[BrooklynBeas]

I dont use anything but the people...
I have a few Dominican friends here in NY and pick up their language by being around them... it also helps to go to DR... you have no choice but to learn there... take a trip ! noW!!!

[Reel Deal]

Beas-I agree. Nothin' like being there.

But I'm corresponding with a few wimmin online, not face to face....

[BrooklynBeas]

just dont send them WU

[Jimmydr]

just dont send them WU

We all know why they are talking to him! "WU"!

[Mister NYC]

www.freetranslation.com

[RickRock]

The Dominican Dialect is a hard one to translate witha translater, for one most of those translaters are set for literal word translations and they are based on Castellano, proper spanish, which is not spoken in the DR as I'm sure you know.

[Don Tomas]

The Dominican Dialect is a hard one to translate witha translater, for one most of those translaters are set for literal word translations and they are based on Castellano, proper spanish, which is not spoken in the DR as I'm sure you know.

Worse part most of the Spanish we learn in US schools is Mexican Spanish which is even more different. I have been learning Spanish from a Columbian and a Cuban, I am getting the basics down but have seen/heard many differences already.

[BrooklynBeas]

The Dominican Dialect is a hard one to translate witha translater, for one most of those translaters are set for literal word translations and they are based on Castellano, proper spanish, which is not spoken in the DR as I'm sure you know.

Worse part most of the Spanish we learn in US schools is Mexican Spanish which is even more different. I have been learning Spanish from a Columbian and a Cuban, I am getting the basics down but have seen/heard many differences already.

It can also be different from different age groups.. as i have learned by an older woman i know telling me that i am saying something wrong but i was taught this way by a younger girl..

[Macky]

You will constantly get corrected by people because its not how they say it in their country. They mean well but what I have done is found one guy at work who gives me simple answers to questions, simple ways of saying stuff, and knows what words are commonly used.

I was having conversations with people on my last trip, my grammar sucked but they knew what I meant, and one of those 10 dollar pocket translators came in real handy for the times when we got stuck on a particular word.

[bigfroggy1]

is the grammer and slang that different in dr than other places.
I m curious as i am trying to pick up enough spanish to manage on my visit there.

[WSJ3]

is the grammer and slang that different in dr than other places.
I m curious as i am trying to pick up enough spanish to manage on my visit there.

The best way to pick up on the local slangs is to sit at a local bar and listen.

Interact with the locals and you will pick up on the lingo.

[bigfroggy1]

thanks for the advice what better way to pick up the talk up than a cold beer
relaxing while chica hunting :P
I cannot wait

[WSJ3]

thanks for the advice what better way to pick up the talk up than a cold beer
relaxing while chica hunting :P
I cannot wait

It is a wonderful experience believe me...just be careful and don't carry alot of cash.

[bigfroggy1]

I have read no better advice on this site then to just carry what you need for that day and or activity.
and always always keep the rest and all valulbes in room safe :shock:

[WSJ3]

I have read no better advice on this site then to just carry what you need for that day and or activity.
and always always keep the rest and all valulbes in room safe :shock:

Exactly...don't get caught up like I did on my first trip where this puta picked my pocket with one hand while she was stroking my STRUDEL with the other.

[Black Ghost]

I have read no better advice on this site then to just carry what you need for that day and or activity.
and always always keep the rest and all valulbes in room safe :shock:

Exactly...don't get caught up like I did on my first trip where this puta picked my pocket with one hand while she was stroking my STRUDEL with the other.

BIg frog,
Dont listen to them its completely safe to carry 20,000 in pesos at any time in the D.R.......Where you gonna be at again?

P.S. 20,000 pesos at 30:1 is $666.666

[WSJ3]

I have read no better advice on this site then to just carry what you need for that day and or activity.
and always always keep the rest and all valulbes in room safe :shock:

Exactly...don't get caught up like I did on my first trip where this puta picked my pocket with one hand while she was stroking my STRUDEL with the other.

BIg frog,
Dont listen to them its completely safe to carry 20,000 in pesos at any time in the D.R.......Where you gonna be at again?

He is going to JACK YOUR ASS...

LOL.