San Antonians are known for lineal language . Take the timePugel ’s made that muraldepicting Charles Barkley running away from our city limits , chased by a cache of adult female wielding hot dogs . Sometimes , though , our words are layer with complexness . So , we created a handy guide meant to decipher San Antonian ’s take in linguistic process .
“Let’s make a quick run to H-E-B.”
displacement : Let ’s spend a literal eternity scouring the snack and beer aisle in lookup of the perfect late - night alcohol / sugar / carb trifecta .
“I live inside the Loop.”
rendering : I do n’t desire to tell you exactly where I live . Hopefully my vague statement leads you to believe I live in a trendy expanse .
“Want a margarita?”
Translation : I’ve had a dreadful day , and a shot of tequila will help , but I involve to drink it in a respectable personal manner .
“My allergies are killing me.”
Translation : I ca n’t breathe through my nose or mouth . My eyes are dry , and my sass are crack and bleeding . Why do I live here ?
“I went to Corpus this weekend. The beach was amazing.”
Translation : I ’m a die - intemperate Selena fan – and I visited her statue . I did not set foot on the beach .
“Let’s meet up tonight! Should I walk to your place?”
Translation : My car is broken , and I have no money for Uber . Will you pick me up ?
“So, what do you do?”
transformation : If you are affiliated with any career outside the military , medicine , or education , I will make it a percentage point to enter a meaningless , circular conversation with you .
“I’m on a diet.”
Translation : I ’m down to feed breakfast tacos three to four times a calendar week .
“Let’s check out a beer garden.”
Translation : I have kids , and am willing to perspire through all of my garment and stick out through the summertime heat so that I can let them run liberal while I toast a few beer with a like - minded companion . The Friendly Spot is preferable .
“I’m going to Austin this weekend.”
Translation : I would like to debate with you about Austin ’s superiority to San Antonio . I also do not want to hang out with you .
“Let’s get nachos at Chacho’s.”
Translation : I ’m dangerously excited to company . I experience like terpsichore / picking fights / eating mediocre bean plant for sustenance .
“San Antonio is boring.”
transformation : I ’m from Austin , or Dallas , or Houston .
“I’m grilling tonight.”
interlingual rendition : I ’ve prepared a four - line meal for you and my class . I will expend at least 12 hours alfresco over an heart-to-heart fire and will fire up up at 5 am to train .
“I just moved to Stone Oak, you have to come visit!”
Translation : I made a awful mistake , and I ’m lamentable . Are you still my friend ? Will you show it to me by making the unbearable trip north ?
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Diego Cervo/Shutterstock (Edited)
H-E-B
Tito’s Restaurant
Selena Statue
The Friendly Spot Ice House
Flickr/Letizia Barbi
