On Tue, 16 Mar 2004 13:38:14 GMT, cory wrote:

Nicko wrote:
"cory" wrote in message
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Nicko wrote:


"Piquante" means "sharp". The word probably has an etymology similar to

the

English, "piquant" which is generally used to denote spiciness.
"Salsa"="sauce".

Salsa picante, therefore, is a pretty much generic term for a spicy

sauce.

"Salsa picante" does indeed literally translate to "sharp sauce" in
English. "Salsa" is simply an abbreviated name for it; since it is so
ubiquitous there should be no confusion as to what sauce is being
referred to. "Picante sauce" is probably an English corruption of "salsa
picante".


So, were you trying to add something to the discussion here?


Uhh, did you?

Yeah, he did. He made me laugh.

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Kevin S. Wilson
Tech Writer at a University Somewhere in Idaho
"Anything, when cooked in large enough batches, will be vile."
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"cory" wrote in message
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Nicko wrote:

"Piquante" means "sharp". The word probably has an etymology similar to the
English, "piquant" which is generally used to denote spiciness.
"Salsa"="sauce".

Salsa picante, therefore, is a pretty much generic term for a spicy sauce.

"Salsa picante" does indeed literally translate to "sharp sauce" in
English.

Bzzzt. Have never seen nor heard picante translated to mean sharp. It is hot or
spicy.

_________
ht_redneck

Tyler Hopper wrote:
"cory" wrote in message
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Nicko wrote:


"Piquante" means "sharp". The word probably has an etymology similar to the
English, "piquant" which is generally used to denote spiciness.
"Salsa"="sauce".

Salsa picante, therefore, is a pretty much generic term for a spicy sauce.

"Salsa picante" does indeed literally translate to "sharp sauce" in
English.


Bzzzt. Have never seen nor heard picante translated to mean sharp. It is hot or
spicy.

Bzzt? Regardless of the pidgin that the mouth-breathers in your barrio
speak, the correct translation of the word "picante" can be found he

http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...cante&lp=es_en

_________
ht_redneck

Indeed.

On Tue, 16 Mar 2004 23:13:50 GMT, cory wrote:

Bzzt? Regardless of the pidgin that the mouth-breathers in your barrio
speak, the correct translation of the word "picante" can be found he

http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...cante&lp=es_en

Oh, that's a good one. Babelfish held out as an authoritative source.

--
Kevin S. Wilson
Tech Writer at a University Somewhere in Idaho
"Anything, when cooked in large enough batches, will be vile."
--Dag Right-square-bracket-gren, in alt.religion.kibology

Kevin S. Wilson wrote:

On Tue, 16 Mar 2004 23:13:50 GMT, cory wrote:


Bzzt? Regardless of the pidgin that the mouth-breathers in your barrio
speak, the correct translation of the word "picante" can be found he

http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...cante&lp=es_en


Oh, that's a good one. Babelfish held out as an authoritative source.


Why is it that you post nothing but snide remarks anymore?

"cory" wrote
Why is it that you post nothing but snide remarks anymore?

A question many of us have asked. The answer, of course, is that he is
intellectually superior.

--
Fosco Gamgee Whitfurrows
and his 6" boner

Because I promised someone I would do it this way.

If you see this just know its Kevvy flamin' people as only Kevvy can.

--
Fosco Gamgee Whitfurrows
and his 6" boner

"cory" wrote in message
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Tyler Hopper wrote:
"cory" wrote in message
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Nicko wrote:


"Piquante" means "sharp". The word probably has an etymology similar to
the
English, "piquant" which is generally used to denote spiciness.
"Salsa"="sauce".

Salsa picante, therefore, is a pretty much generic term for a spicy sauce.

"Salsa picante" does indeed literally translate to "sharp sauce" in
English.


Bzzzt. Have never seen nor heard picante translated to mean sharp. It is hot
or
spicy.

Bzzt? Regardless of the pidgin that the mouth-breathers in your barrio
speak, the correct translation of the word "picante" can be found he

http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...cante&lp=es_en

Well, you're probably right what with Babelfish being the acknowledged authority
of language in the world and all. Plus the "mouth breathers" are simply native
Mexicans and the barrio is Mexico City.

Oh, and I've only spoken Spanish for 30 yrs. plus those stupid educators
foolishly thought it was a good idea to teach us Castilian Spanish instead of
Tex-Mex. Imagine that.

_________
ht_redneck

Tyler Hopper wrote:
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Tyler Hopper wrote:

"cory" wrote in message
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Nicko wrote:



"Piquante" means "sharp". The word probably has an etymology similar to

the

English, "piquant" which is generally used to denote spiciness.
"Salsa"="sauce".

Salsa picante, therefore, is a pretty much generic term for a spicy sauce.

"Salsa picante" does indeed literally translate to "sharp sauce" in
English.


Bzzzt. Have never seen nor heard picante translated to mean sharp. It is hot

or

spicy.

Bzzt? Regardless of the pidgin that the mouth-breathers in your barrio
speak, the correct translation of the word "picante" can be found he

http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...cante&lp=es_en


Well, you're probably right what with Babelfish being the acknowledged authority
of language in the world and all.

Who said that? I posted that link because it was easier than scanning a
page from a dictionary. Do you even think that "picante" and "piquant"
are not precise counterparts in their respective languages? Do you not
realize that "piquant" means sharp, and that its etymology has to do
with tactile sharpness, not with flavor?

Plus the "mouth breathers" are simply native
Mexicans and the barrio is Mexico City.

That doesn't mean they know their language. I've seen native speakers
from various countries who don't know their own languages. I'm getting
that impression about you, with English.

I'm done debating this pointless subject with you. Thread closed.

"cory" wrote in message
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Tyler Hopper wrote:
"cory" wrote in message
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Bzzt? Regardless of the pidgin that the mouth-breathers in your barrio
speak, the correct translation of the word "picante" can be found he

http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...cante&lp=es_en


Well, you're probably right what with Babelfish being the acknowledged
authority
of language in the world and all.

Who said that? I posted that link because it was easier than scanning a
page from a dictionary. Do you even think that "picante" and "piquant"
are not precise counterparts in their respective languages? Do you not
realize that "piquant" means sharp, and that its etymology has to do
with tactile sharpness, not with flavor?

Plus the "mouth breathers" are simply native
Mexicans and the barrio is Mexico City.

That doesn't mean they know their language. I've seen native speakers
from various countries who don't know their own languages. I'm getting
that impression about you, with English.

You're one sharp guy and an English language psychic to boot.


I'm done debating this pointless subject with you. Thread closed.

Good idea.

cory wrote in message om...

Bzzt? Regardless of the pidgin that the mouth-breathers in your barrio
speak, the correct translation of the word "picante" can be found he

http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...cante&lp=es_en

That's OK for a one word translation.

My Spanish-English dictionary says "hot,
piquant, highly seasoned."

-- Yip

In article ,
"F.G. Whitfurrows" wrote:
Because I promised someone I would do it this way.

That's a different character string than the one you said you'd
use.

Do you understand the concept of killfiles, and how they work?

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