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Carron

Mar 17, 2005, 10:41 AM

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Heard a New Phrase Meaning??

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The man who takes my toll money when I cross the bridge into Texas often greets me with a phrase I have never heard before. I am not sure if he says "Como a Dios" or "Como adios". In either case he swallows the final s. What is he saying and, more importantly, what should I say in response?

manda405

Mar 18, 2005, 12:05 PM

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If he is saying "Como a Dios" it means literally "as to God". Which could be loosely translated into a form of well-wishing for your journey.
The more popular phrase "Vaya con Dios" which means "go with God" is used in most places but each region and group of people has their own dialects and "slang".
You could respond with "a usted tambien" meaning "to you too" and make his day. Or a simple "Gracias, que tenga un buen dia" (Thank you, have a good day) is always appreciated.
--Amanda

What happens down in Mexico...Stays in Mexico.

Carron

Mar 19, 2005, 6:52 AM

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Gracias! That was pretty much how I figured it, although several of my Mexican students said they had never heard it before. The proper response here for "You, too" would be "igualmente".