J!NX 351 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 so i was listening to Shakira La Tortura and saw some comment saying that even spanish speakers don't understand what she says but isn't she colombian and they speak spanish right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adda 9,200 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I understand her and I'm not even a native Spanish speaker. Is more easy for me to understand those from Latin America than Spain or those who speak Spanish in Spain (migrants) than native Spanish speakers from Spain. Spanish pronunciation in Spain is the most difficult from all spanish speaking countries, I have to concentrate to understand what they are saying... their pronunciation is killing me softly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderJoyous 10,634 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 YASS @ THIS BOP I GREW UP LISTENING TO THIS! And yes of course I understand her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Macaron 1,979 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 It's her singing voice. The way she pronounces some words sound weird because of that. I understand her but sometimes words sound weird and I completely miss what she says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainism 2,874 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I can understand her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delincious 5,654 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 she speaks colombian spanish the accent is very different from spain's spanish for instance (and she doesnt articulate much) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J!NX 351 Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 she speaks colombian spanish the accent is very different from spain's spanish for instance (and she doesnt articulate much) ah ok so it's because of her accent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himbo 3,213 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 i understand her, but i think it's because the falsetto she uses is weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawolArmy 1,257 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I can understand it pretty well, but that may have something to do with the fact that my mom used to blast this song on the speakers when it was time to clean the house lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J!NX 351 Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 YASS @ THIS BOP I GREW UP LISTENING TO THIS! And yes of course I understand her. yess me too i go back to listen to some old song when i feel bored even tho i don't understant what she says lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaewell 145 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 It's a common saying that shakira's songs can't be understood whatever language she is singing in. Mostly because the way she pronounces words isn't very clear tbh so you miss what she is saying I understand her and I'm not even a native Spanish speaker. Is more easy for me to understand those from Latin America than Spain or those who speak Spanish in Spain (migrants) than native Spanish speakers from Spain. Spanish pronunciation in Spain is the most difficult from all spanish speaking countries, I have to concentrate to understand what they are saying... their pronunciation is killing me softly ...........sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delincious 5,654 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 ah ok so it's because of her accent im not a native but i understand spain's spanish and i wouldnt understand the song without the lyrics tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J!NX 351 Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 I understand her and I'm not even a native Spanish speaker. Is more easy for me to understand those from Latin America than Spain or those who speak Spanish in Spain (migrants) than native Spanish speakers from Spain. Spanish pronunciation in Spain is the most difficult from all spanish speaking countries, I have to concentrate to understand what they are saying... their pronunciation is killing me softly ohh it's like british and american english accent as non english speaker i find british accent so hard to understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hummingmint 644 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 yes, only if i pay very close attention though. wow this song brings back memories of elementary school though oh my goodness~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanibal 1,223 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Yes, I can. In some songs like Loca I can't tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo29 17,806 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 this bop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentasGlittery EyeMakeup 36,570 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I mostly understand everything she says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shugwi 12,550 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 YASS @ THIS BOP I GREW UP LISTENING TO THIS! And yes of course I understand her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessRoxi_02 202 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 i can kinda understand her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destroyer 1,126 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 this song is so good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adda 9,200 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 ohh it's like british and american english accent as non english speaker i find british accent so hard to understand British accent is ok, because in our schools students learn British English. It was always like that. I don't even consider they have an accent, that's English for me, the others (americans, canadians etc.) have an accent. but with Spanish I have a problem if they speak quickly. Unfortunately I didn't learn Spanish in school, only from Tv watching south american telenovelas :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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