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TomP

Jul 6, 2005, 7:34 AM

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The letter Q

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I wish I had saved the correspondence I recently received, but alas. In the body of the correspondence, the letter Q would pop up quite frequently just as the letter y. I know what y means, but is Q short for something? I'm just learning the basics at the moment and trying to stay away from slang.

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esperanza

Jul 6, 2005, 7:52 AM

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I've received correspondence showing sentences including just the letter q (usually followed by an apostrophe). The correspondent--usually a teenager or young adult--is using a slangy kind of shorthand in which q' means que.

Se me hace mucho q' no te veo. Not correct Spanish, just a shortcut.

Does that seem anything like what you mentioned?

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TomP

Jul 6, 2005, 8:22 AM

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Exactly, Esperanza. Thanks so much. By the way, you have a wonderful sense of humor. I enjoy your postings.

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esperanza

Jul 6, 2005, 8:53 AM

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Mil gracias por su bondad.

Un saludo cordial
Esperanza

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