www.CostaRicaTicas.com

As a totally non-Spanish speaker and about to make my first trip to CR, I wished to follow the great advice given here. I felt the best way to do that is to make what amounts to a business contract with the "business girls." I've provided the English for what I'm trying to get across and the translation from what may be a totally unsatisfactory online translating service.

I would appreciate any recommedations, changes, corrections, or modification from my fluent Spanish speaking brothers. And any other comments on the proposed rules. I intend to print up a couple of dozen (alright maybe a couple of hundred of these "rules."

Please don't hestitate to tell me if you think it's a stupid idea. I welcome all opinions, pro and con.







Muchas gracias,

Jose

Some of the translations require some changes but iy's ok. It sounds a bit dry and not too friendly in getting a better deal or having a good experience. If I get a chance, I'll rewrite your sentences to say the same thing but in a better tone that wont sound so business-like.

One that jumped to my mind was tip=propina and not "punta". Punta is more for used like tip of a finger or tip of my schlong

The way you say, "I have my own aparthotel makes it sound like you own the place

very business like jose,they will give you the same in return.............your first trip,just get off the plane and eye-ball any hot female and notice how the reaction is,go into the duty-free and converse with the free-sample girl's in english,purchase some booze and then taxi to your hotel.............go directly to a m.p....let all the ladie's flirt with you and then take your pick........then tear up that contract stuff.........

I think the girl's reactions upon reading that will be something like this:
Bewilderment followed by confusion then amusement as they say, 'Ciao' and walk away.

Jose, you are definitely in need of the services these young ladies can provide but for God's sake relax (tranquillo). Just sit, observe, have a drink and let things flow naturally. You can always work out the details when you find someone special.

I've had more romance with online porn.

Jose,
The only thing missing from your document is the place for the chicas signature, your signature and 2 witnesses.

Your here to have fun amigo not work out a contract. Leave the lawyer at home but bring the monger.

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essential food groups:
alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.
Alex Levine

OK, it's stupid.

Why is it many of the new guys try to hard? From post's about Armani suit/jewelry/ fancy cologne, to Expensive gifts for the girls and now this. Guys, trust me on this, you don't need any of it and STOP TRYING SO HARD. This is a different culture than north of the border.

Costa Rica is roll reversal; you are the hunted, and the chica's are the hunters. You could have a wart in the middle of your forhead, stand two feet tall, be deaf and dumb have an erect pecker the size of a jelly bean and YOU'LL STILL GET LAID!!! Don't sweat the little things. Just enjoy the trip. Guaranteed you'll be back very soon for round two. That's the time to adjust your game for what suits your style. First timers, just enjoy the ride

Papa Nut

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Hey Papa Nut...I agree completely...but why did you feel the need to give a physical discription of me as an example?

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Yo Circus,
Papa Nut wrote

See there is still hope Circus, do not give up Keep that recyled condom handy

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Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four
essential food groups:
alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.
Alex Levine

Who was it that said,"it's like entering the Special Olympics. Even if you win............. you are still retarded."

Pura Vida! To each his own, I guess, but I can't imagine showing up with a "contract for services rendered" would generate much passion.

That being said, I sure would like to be there to watch the first time he runs it by Lucy.

Jose,


As Papa Nut said " don't worry about the little things. Just enjoy your trip"

Besides something the language barrier makes all the fun....

Worst case scenario just look for the good members of CRT or any other gringo with some spanish and have them help you out translating or even bargain....

Anyway LOVE is an universal language, you don't need to talk......

Mente

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The responses are correct. I especially like Witling's:
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In general, when using the online translators, try to use simple sentences, with no jargon. Still, you should proof read it. For instance, your title sentence talks about " . . . US." The translated version of US is EEUU, which is an abbreviation for Estados Unidos (United States).

Well Jose, you did say you wanted honest reponses and that's precisely what the board members provided.

In your defense I can see that you were really just attempting to follow the advice given here on many occasions, i.e. establish a price before leaving, agreeing on time spent, no payment in advance, etc.

Unfortunately your note comes across almost like a "pre-nup agreement." It does smack of a business contract and like someone suggested, I'm guessing that most of the chicas would just walk away chuckling.

Maybe there is some middle ground here and perhaps some of the wiser members can suggest a much shorter and less formal request for clarity.

As a non-Spanish speaker myself, I have considered making out some little notes to make myself clear to cab drivers, etc.

That's my two cents and worth every penny of it

Ye Old Man

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Here are some possible sentences you can use to replace the above ones. They are not word for word translations but rather an interpretations.

Yo hablo casi nada de espanol pero buscando por une persona quien puede me ayudar. Mejor si ella habla inglais
I speak almost nothing of Spanish but I’m looking for a person who can help me. Better if she speaks english

Cien esta bien por 3 dias si no, veinte mill colones por 2 horas esta bien
One hundred is good for 3 days, if not 20,000 colones for 2 hours is good

Si me gusta el trabajo, soy bueno cliente por el futuro y posiblement con propina
If I like the job, I am a good future cutomer and possibly with tip

Yo voy a pagar usted cuando nosotros somos terminando
I will pay you after we are done

Quiero que vas a me mamar sin condom
I want you to blow me without a condom

Yo quiero culiar usted en su culo pero tranquila mi pene es muy pequeno. no vas a sentir nada
I want to phock you in your ass but don’t worry, my dick is very small you wont feel a thing

Yo vivo en un aparthotel quieres ir alla?
I live in an aparthotel, want to go there?

Sientese y habla conmigo. Quiero conocerte mas antes de ir. Quieres un trago?
Sit down and talk with me. I want to know you more before we go. Want a drink?


LOL, here is an icebreaker you can use with a girl:
Yo voy a tenir una fiesta esta noche. Quieres ir?
I’m gonna have a party tonight. Want to go

Her: “si, adonde?” yes, where?
You: “en mis pantolones!!!” In my pants!!!!

Quanto anos tienes?
How old are you?

Cuanto hijos tienes?
How many K*ds do you have?

Mi amor eres muy preciosa
Mi love you are very precious

Puedes mamar bien?
Can you give a good blowjob?

Tienes una hermana?
Do you have a sister?

De donde eres?
Where are you from?

Me encanta las ticas(change to fit there nationality)?
I love ticas

Thank all of you for you generous responses. I stand humbled by your wisdom.

I guess I did go a mite bit too far. Watching too damn many legal shows on TV and hearing friends talking about wishing they had a pre-nup.

I'll play it cool, let a couple of 10,000c notes dangle out of my pockets and just kick back.

My special thanks to you Kotigre for the excellent translations. They will go a long way to make sure I am understood.

Jose

Hell, Jose, everybody needs a few bad experiences in San Jose to help you appreciate the good ones.

Besides, which type of trip report do you think gets the most hits? The "I arrived, I phucked 16 girls in 4 days, I got drunk on my ass every night, blah, blah, blah" or something with some drama?

If you wonder what I mean by drama just read Astroglide's 18-part saga with Crystal as an example. It had everything. Romance, laughter, tears, drama and even a death threat.

Now THAT'S a trip report.

Have a great time.
Pura Vida.