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Want to have even more fun? Depending on where you are in the beloved country a request for a Cerveza will get you a bottle of beer. A Caña will get you a glass of draught and a “cerveza de griffo” will get you a Caña, jarra or even a genuine... -
According to Chat GPT: In Spain, when ordering beer, you'll often come across three common terms: "copa," "caña," and "jarra." Each term refers to a different serving size of beer, and they vary in quantity and sometimes even in the type of...
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For a larger glass of draught beer I would ask for a jarra. A caña is a small glass of beer on tap - not bottled. Cerveza is a generic term for beer - can be either bottled or on tap and served in a range of sizes.
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KariC reacted to marlenegehl's post in the thread Accommodations on Camino Portuguese Coastal Route with
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Whatever you do, be SURE to stay at Casa Fernanda in Lugar do Corgo (between Barcelos and Ponte de Lima). I have made 3 caminos, and this sweet albergue is by far the best! Wonderful sleeping beds with real sheets , generous farm to table... -
KariC reacted to Mike Molloy's post in the thread Accommodations on Camino Portuguese Coastal Route with Like.
Hi, if you can't make it to your accommodation, just get a taxi there and the next day back to where you were and continue.
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KariC reacted to t2andreo's post in the thread New Forum Topic... Portable Clothes Wringer? with Like.
More "Stuff' To carry is NOT the answer. Everything you carry should have at least two defined and defensible uses. You should be in the habit of applying this two-use test for everything you plan to wear or pack. Only the rare exception has a...
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KariC replied to the thread New Forum Topic... Portable Clothes Wringer?.Agree! That is absolutely something not worth lugging around on your back!! And the rolling it in your toe and stepping on it is the technique I've used a lot and really helps. That plus, of course, bringing quick dry clothing.
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KariC replied to the thread Is it OK to write emails in English when booking accommodation?.Good idea. Free translation programs are getting better and better but aren't perfect. If you want to, copy and paste this to preface or follow the message: " Esta traducción fue hecha por Google. Perdone cualquier errores."
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KariC replied to the thread Albergues from Porto.Agree!!
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KariC replied to the thread How to address other Spanish speakers, Formal or Informal?."Disculpe" = excuse me, as in "may I interrupt you" as opposed to an apology, although it means that as well. Waving a hand. My Spanish is Latin American, but to me, "chico/a" does not sound respectful. Perhaps a native speaker from Spain on...
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