Some things I've learned in Spanish

Aseo: means “bathroom” – or the toilets, literally. Don’t say “¿Dónde están el baño?” or else people will think you’re looking for a place to wash yourself.

Guay: means “cool” or “neat.” Used mostly by the young people.

Zumo: means “juice.” It’s not “jugo” in Spain.

Ordenador: means computer. Yes, it’s not “la computadora” in Spain. I’ve made this mistake far too many times to count.

Torpe: my new favorite word, which means awkward or clumsy. Andrea and I are currently keep track of points to see who’s more awkward.

Vale: means “ok” or “sure.” People here say it all the time. And I mean all the time. But it’s useful.

Apparently “v’s” are always pronounced as “b’s.” I’ve taken Spanish for at least eight years, and I have never been explicitly told this (well, except that veinte, or twenty, should be pronounced with a “b”). I’m thus having trouble adjusting my pronunciation.