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BS: Query for Spanish speakers

29 Nov 04 - 04:11 PM (#1342374)
Subject: BS: Query for Spanish speakers
From: Arnie

I'm re-learning Spanish at the moment for an exam. Reading Spanish mags, I notice that the US is shown as EE.UU in Spanish - well it's called Estados Unidos, but that should be EU - anyone know why it's two E's and two U's?? Perhaps it's a case of 'so good they named it twice?' Anyway, it's been puzzling me for a few days so any realistic suggestion would be more than welcome.

Mil gracias

Arnie


29 Nov 04 - 04:30 PM (#1342395)
Subject: RE: BS: Query for Spanish speakers
From: Mr Red

related request.

If any Hispanophones would like to eyeball my FAQ page at FAQ's de Sr. Rojo and tell me if what is said makes sense and not unseemly (out of ignorance) I would be grateful.

TIA


29 Nov 04 - 04:31 PM (#1342396)
Subject: RE: BS: Query for Spanish speakers
From: Mr Red

er try here http://www.users.waitrose.com/~cresby/Faq/FAQSpan.htm dunno wot happened there.