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17:11 Dec 7, 2001 |
Spanish to English translations [PRO] Food & Drink | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Nikki Graham United Kingdom Local time: 02:27 | ||||||
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5 +1 | snacks and sweets |
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4 +1 | treats |
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4 | Goodies |
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snacks and sweets Explanation: if you want to get across both the sweet and salt. Anything else I can think of (titbit, nibble, etc.) doesn't include the sweet Reference: http://www.google.com/search?hl=es&q=%22snacks+and+sweets%22... |
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treats Explanation: 'Treats' tends to refer to nice little things, often edible. I don't think there is a direct translation but I believe this is as close as you'll get. Nat Sp |
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Goodies Explanation: This word is a bit on the slang side, but often in church bulletins, at recitals, programs, etc. I've seen ads to stay after service for "goodies" or "treats" or "squares". goody1 /"gUdi/ n. & interj. Æ n. (also goodie) (pl. -ies) 1 (usu. in pl.) something good or attractive, esp. to eat, often given as a treat or reward. The Canadian Oxford Dictionary Copyright |
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