In my senior year, before I came out as trans, I took Spanish class. I was embarrassed, so I said “Estoy embarazada” which means “I’m pregnant”, NOT “I’m embarrassed”.

  • Andrew/Angelica@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOP
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    7 hours ago

    I also had just come from Gym class one day, so I once said “Estoy caliente” instead of “Tengo calor”. The Spanish speakers taking it for extra credit laughed at me…

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      Lol, I made a similar mistake asking for hot salsa at a restaurant. Mild salsa arrived warmed up from the microwave. Picante was what I should have used.