Ladino

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A dirty version of Spanish that Sephardic Jews used back when they were still in Spain and not yet kicked out like a bad roommate. It’s like Spanish with a side of Judaism and a big middle finger to the 14th century.
My grandma speaks Ladino like it’s a curse and she’s been using it for centuries.
I tried to learn Ladino and now I sound like I’m arguing with my grandfather.
My cousin says Ladino so fast, I think he’s trying to confuse the devil.
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A mix of Spanish and Jewish swear words that Sephardic Jews used before they got thrown out of Spain. It’s like Spanish got a bad haircut and a new attitude.
My uncle yells at the TV in Ladino like it owes him money.
My cousin’s teacher said Ladino is like Spanish with a little bit of spice.
I asked my grandma what she was saying and she said, 'I’m just being loud in Ladino.'
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A form of Spanish that Sephardic Jews used to speak before they got kicked out of Spain. It's like Spanish with a little Jewish attitude and a lot of profanity.
My brother said, 'I can't understand a word my grandma says,' and I told him, 'That's because she's speaking Ladino.'
My teacher said, 'Ladino is like Spanish with a little bit of Jewish swear words.'
My cousin’s dog barks in Ladino and it’s terrifying.
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