The 5 craziest comparisons of Spanish

Did you know that Spanish, besides being beautiful, is a very fun language? Shall I tell you about some of his funniest comparisons?

That we Spaniards are people characterized by having a great sense of humor is an internationally known fact. We love to laugh! We do it from ourselves, from the little things of everyday life, from politics, from our customs; we laugh with friends, with co-workers, even with our bosses.

And this very peculiar trait that defines us has left its mark on the language because languages help us to speak, to communicate but, in addition, languages speak and communicate with their own voice, because they say a lot about the people who use them.

But don't worry because so that you can also enjoy our sense of humor and use the Spanish language like a true native, I bring you some of the funniest comparisons of our language. Are you ready to crack up laughing?

Be longer than Oliver and Benji's soccer field

The series "Captain Tsubasa", known in Spain as "Champions: Oliver and Benji" is famous throughout the world and marked the childhood of many people around the world.

One of the most peculiar things about this series and that puzzles everyone is how long the soccer field seems to be, because the players take episodes and episodes to reach the goal.

Some people have tried to do mathematical calculations to find the distance and have come to the conclusion that it could be a football field 18 kilometers long. My mother! When something seems very, very long to you, you can use this funny comparison:

The list of reasons I love being a Spanish teacher is longer than Oliver and Benji's soccer field.

Get lost more than an umbrella

If there is something that has happened to everyone in the world, regardless of age, nationality, or ideals, it is that we have all lost an umbrella at some point in our lives.

Entering a store, cafeteria, school or work with an umbrella and leaving without it because it is not raining anymore and we have forgotten that we had brought it, is something that we have all experienced. That is why, when someone has a bad sense of direction, we can tell them:

You miss more than an umbrella.

Be lazier than Tarzan's tailor

The truth is that the character of Tarzan was endearing but was not exactly characterized by his love of fashion. Living in the jungle, he didn't seem to need anything more than his single brown loincloth that went with everything, so his tailor couldn't have been too busy.

If you ever meet someone who seems really lazy to you, you can use this comparison with him:

It is impossible to know all the irregular of the past indefinite if you are more lazy than Tarzan's tailor.

Speak louder than a taxi driver

If taxi drivers are known for any trait, it is for being people who love to talk and talk to their customers. We all know that as soon as we get into a taxi, the driver will start asking us countless things or telling us anecdotes that have happened to him while working, stories about his family or whatever thought he has in his head at that moment.

So if you're ever with a person who won't stop talking, it's the perfect time to use this comparison.

Be more detailed than the Ferrero Rocher driver

Ferrero Rocher chocolates are very famous for their delicious taste but also for their unforgettable commercials.

They always featured a very elegant woman and her driver and butler, Ambrosio. The latter was always checking to see if his boss needed anything and, as soon as she gave him a small signal, Ambrosio would appear with a large tray holding an appetizing pyramid of chocolates, so when someone is as detailed as Ambrosio, we use this phrase:

Our dear receptionist Fei is more detailed than Ferrero Rocher's chauffeur. When she travels to China, she returns loaded with gifts for everyone

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Article written by Rita Rodríguez Varela for Hispania, escuela de español.