Being a first generation child automatically makes you a translator. On a side note, I always found it odd how we say te quiero to our family as opposed to te amo, when really they mean the same thing. I guess te amo is more for the lovers and partners.
The worst is when your mom runs into the room and throws you the phone without explanation and your so confused, but I can't even be mad. I know i wouldn't be able to learn a new language, and do so proficiently in my adulthood.
Lmaooo my abuela does this to me all the time! I'm like you don't even know what that person is saying but you're quick to tell me what they said! Oml I can't
+3303jeri nope cause when you say that they're all like pero te lo di a ti yo no hablo ingles btw sorry if my Spanish is wrong I can talk but not write spanish
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Mom: "I no espeaky inglish" Mom: "Sumwon espeaky spanich?" Person: "No no one here speaks Spanish at the moment" Mom: "Ok, wey (wait) me gonna call me doctor." (daughter) After my mom explains to me for 5 minutes what to say and it's my turn to talk I'm like: "Uh so uh my mom wanted to know if uhm...... if she could like have an.... uhm an..... MAM como se dice cita en ingles? Se me olvido!" Mom: "Sabes que olvidalo." *back on phone* "Me gonna call later ok" *hangs up* *screams at me for not knowing what to say*
It is not easy to learn another language, especially when you are older. However, most people, with time and effort. can learn enough so they can function in ordinary circumstances. Depending on first and second generation translators is a crutch. Without these translators to rely on, individuals would be forced to learn the language. I am a native speaking of English, as an adult, I learnt to speak Spanish and Italian. During the process I lived in Spain and Italy. I purposely stayed away from anyone who spoke English. It was the "swim or sink method, " and it worked! Any native who saw I was struggling with the language and attempted to speak in English , I explained I was trying to learn their language and please speak to me in Spanish or Italian. They were always happy to comply.
This video hits really close to home. I was brought to the US when I was 3 and learned English as soon as I was in kindergarten. My parents on the other hand, they still struggle with English even after living here for over a decade. I remember being small and being embarrassed to translate for them because my parents and my language didn't fit the white family ideal that I had internalized in school. If there's one thing I regret from my childhood is being embarrassed of who I was, who my parents were. There's not a day that goes by that I wish I hadn't bought into the lies this American society feeds immigrant children. If you're an immigrant child, please don't get angry with your parents over this language barrier. They're trying their best and just need a little help.
I agree so much. I used to always tell my mom she was too loud. Her accent was so strong when she opened her mouth everyone would look. Now I feel very bad because I was embarrassed of my mom. Even though she was trying her best. I'm very patient with anyone who cannot speak english well. Especially where I work if I notice someone is latino and is having a hard time communicating I just switch into Spanish and they're always surprised (and thankful at the same time)!
Same, with my mom its different like she understands but cant respond back lol, I was also brought here as a child and now Im learning a third language.
You're absolutely right. ¡Tienes toda la razón! English is good. ¿El inglés y el español? Twice as good! No se avergüencen nunca ni de sus padres ni de sus raíces. Without them, you wouldn't be here.
@cfm1181 that your dad did doesn't mean every single person in the world has to learn a whole other language in a year, not even intense language schools will ever guarantee that you'll learn it in a year.
literally my life😂. since I married a faroese man I have to speak to my parents in Spanish, translate it to my husband in English and then he explains it to his mom in faroese 😕.
im a half generation child?? my mom is from colombia but my dad is from here and they both speak english and spanish but i'm always the translator with my grandparents. gotta love abuelita y abuelito💕
I do this all the time for my parents, and I wouldn't trade any second of it. I am so grateful to have parents who taught me the value of language, so blessed to say that I still have parents whom I am fortunate enough to translate for. ❤️
This is an adorable video. I remember having to translate more for my dad when I was younger but his English has got better over time and he's able to talk to strangers on the phone without our help most of the time! :)
Okay but now I’m in my 20’s, & my parents have been here for two decades & are finally getting the hang of it....still I only talk to them in Spanish but with some English phrases thrown in there & they completely understand. I’m so proud of how far they’ve come 😪❤️
Ugh they are so CUTE!!! I love the accents, reminds me of my grandma. Xoxoxo people that struggle with English usually are more understanding when I struggle with Spanish!
Omg I love your mom like she literally took the phone and even though she didn't say it right, she still had confidence and then told your dad see it was simple...like that's honestly straight savage
When I moved to Florida I could barely even speak English but my parents made me translate for them all the time. Imagine not knowing a language and being the translator.
It would be nice if you guys put some brazilian culture, we're a big part of latin america, and I would love to remember my country while I'm so far away from home
Ah man, the struggle is real, Im colombian but I grew up in Australia, I've been my mothers translator ever since i was a little girl, she has done like 4 english courses and nothing, and English is a 100% the only spoken language here in Australia. In the US you will most likely find somebody who speaks spanish and english wherever you go. I love her though so I'll be here for her until the end! Te Amo mami!
Wow watching this makes me kinda happy, I remember doing this and still do this for my parents and my siblings and I just get so much nostalgia, all the awkward, frustrating, funny, and annoying moments, it’s really cute
I can totally relate to this!Especially the phone calls. The worst part of the phone calls is that I am kid so I am always scared that they will not take me seriously.
1:10 is extremely relatable like i swear whenever my mom has to ever call for something she needs and the person on the phone doesn't speak spanish my mom always says "I no speaka english talk with my daughter" and soon it's just her passing me the phone and putting me on the spot. I'd have no problem being a translator if only my mom didn't want me to say whole paragraphs to the person on the phone while not giving me time to translate😓
In Miami it's the complete opposite. Spanish spoken everywhere. My English speaking got Spanish spoken back to me on several ocassions. The only US city that does this. Thank God I speak Spanish.
although my mom speaks spanish, french, english and german I have to translate stuff pretty often. Especially while watching a movie. I am the translator for my younger brother though since he cant speak spanish so whenever we visit our aunty he doesnt know whats going on if I'm not helping him 😅
+ErouCleN AilatI I'm from Peru. I'm the only bilingual in my close family. And the only bilingual of my entire family who hasn't traveled to the States yet...
My mom doesn't speak English well. Her native language is Vietnamese. My is too, but I know more English than her. So it's really hilarious watching her doing regular things.. Or her meeting my friends and stuff xD lmao All my siblings are Translators xD
Can relate 😂😂 I think they forgot to do a scene where they ask to Interpret from English to Spanish instructions whether in a recipe or building something. Also, something that had them ask for you to translate a document since they can't write English.
Oh my 🤣🤣 this is what happens to me, my parents don't speak English and they always want me to translate English words/sentences to Spanish 🤣🤣❤️ Oh my God this video made my day 😄 thank you so much and greetings from Mexico!!! 🇲🇽♥️
Soy cajera y veo la "que dijo", "dile a ella... " y "cuanto es" situación todos los días. Soy afro americana y aprendí español hace pocos años. usualmente cuando me doy cuenta que los clientes no hablan inglés, respondo directamente a la persona que necesita ayuda en español y no a la traductora. Las reacciones que me dan no tiene precio 😂😂. Me encanta español y mas gringos y gringas como yo necesitan aprenderlo.
SO....FUCKING....RELATABLE! Like god damn literally when I’m around my parents and they want to order something like a hot dog, movie tickets or some shit i am always the one who has to talk to the cashier.
The struggle of being pushed to translate when you're also shy af. Seriously hated even phone calls
Chantel the struggles real😂
Haru ugh yasss
shawollll
Haru yesss lmaoo
I am the biggest shy person in the world, and when my dad asks me to talk to someone in English, I panic that l will say something wrong
Being a first generation child automatically makes you a translator. On a side note, I always found it odd how we say te quiero to our family as opposed to te amo, when really they mean the same thing. I guess te amo is more for the lovers and partners.
CrimsonCriminal yesss exactly 😶.
but i enjoy being helpfull
CrimsonCriminal Yes! I'm the official translator!
same!!! I'm currently studying for it!
wait so does that mean the taco bell dog loves taco bell or does he want it
my mom bitches at me for not knowing how to translate medical terms
Maria Rivera my life
Maria Rivera, yeah, my mom is like Pues que segun sabes engles y no puedes dicier esto
Lost Treasure Yes! Or like they get mad at you and are like "no aprendes eso en la escuela?" Like no I don't learn everything at school
DEADASS MSMSNSN
Omg seriously 😂
The worst is when your mom runs into the room and throws you the phone without explanation and your so confused, but I can't even be mad. I know i wouldn't be able to learn a new language, and do so proficiently in my adulthood.
OMG YES! Even when I'm asleep!
beeexcited who said it is impossible to learn a language as an adult??
beeexcited hahhahahaha, you killed me there
All the time LMFAOOOOOOOOOOO I hate that shit
OMG YESS NIÑA!!!!
I relate to this, like this is everyday for me.
Lost Plug same
My parents speak both English and Spanish but my other family speaks A TON OF SPANISH,
In my house, it is 60.3% English the 40.7 Spanish
Idk do you speak Spanish?
Lost Plug same
as a first generation peruvian this is basically my life everyday with calls and appointments
When you translate and tell your parents and they say "no! Eso no es lo que dijo"
Mishell vite omg YES!
Mishell vite Be like "pues tu habla" lol
Lmaooo my abuela does this to me all the time! I'm like you don't even know what that person is saying but you're quick to tell me what they said! Oml I can't
+3303jeri nope cause when you say that they're all like pero te lo di a ti yo no hablo ingles btw sorry if my Spanish is wrong I can talk but not write spanish
LMFAOOO facts
"soshesh" that's how my mom says sausage and it's so fucking cute, but she gets so frustrated
Ariadna Balderrama Yes true my mom say it that way too
Ariadna Balderrama, my grandmother speak like that
my mom says" suchi" for sushi
My mom says Thursday as tersday
It's all good my dad is African and would say Tuesday as "chooseday" and I would correct him and he'd get mad, ah...immigrant parents lol
So relatable, especially the movie part, my parents even with subtitles still ask what's going onXD
Cigarette Daydream same
Cigarette Daydream in my opinion is more easy for mexican people speak english that all of you with the spanishi said it beacause im spanish ;D
Cigarette Daydream haha same
It's worse when you have social anxiety
Natalie Daniella yessssssss
Natalie Daniella IKR
Yeeessss
YEP.
YeAh
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The amazing phandom Is not on fire - aquí !!
here !!I am
Aquí estoy
The amazing phandom Is not on fire hereee
"yo no se, es un americano." bahaha so real.
They are so cute tho. Some people who don't speak English be extra af
his mom was so cute when she said "...I love you too... three, four, five, six, seven..." 😉
oh the accuracy of this video!!! lol
"I no speaky english"
3,2,1..
mijo! ven aca!
-_-
Kevin Ayala and then they have you on the phone for the next 30 minutes bc parents are just complicated like that lol
*Mom* I no espeak english
*Me* -_-
Kevin Ayala 😂🤷🏻♀️
Mom: "I no espeaky inglish"
Mom: "Sumwon espeaky spanich?"
Person: "No no one here speaks Spanish at the moment"
Mom: "Ok, wey (wait) me gonna call me doctor." (daughter)
After my mom explains to me for 5 minutes what to say and it's my turn to talk I'm like:
"Uh so uh my mom wanted to know if uhm...... if she could like have an.... uhm an..... MAM como se dice cita en ingles? Se me olvido!"
Mom: "Sabes que olvidalo." *back on phone* "Me gonna call later ok" *hangs up* *screams at me for not knowing what to say*
“no english speakeu”
these situations remind me more with my grandmother then my parents
MFP 5 lol same
MFP 5 same
MFP 5 same my parents can both speak/read fluent Spanish and English but my grandparents only Spanish
Same. Though, they understand English well enough for Spanglish... De todos modos they've got four translators on call ^_^
MFP 5 same
It is not easy to learn another language, especially when you are older. However, most people, with time and effort. can learn enough so they can function in ordinary circumstances. Depending on first and second generation translators is a crutch. Without these translators to rely on, individuals would be forced to learn the language. I am a native speaking of English, as an adult, I learnt to speak Spanish and Italian. During the process I lived in Spain and Italy. I purposely stayed away from anyone who spoke English. It was the "swim or sink method, " and it worked! Any native who saw I was struggling with the language and attempted to speak in English , I explained I was trying to learn their language and please speak to me in Spanish or Italian. They were always happy to comply.
super relatable! I am a first generation child.
This video hits really close to home. I was brought to the US when I was 3 and learned English as soon as I was in kindergarten. My parents on the other hand, they still struggle with English even after living here for over a decade. I remember being small and being embarrassed to translate for them because my parents and my language didn't fit the white family ideal that I had internalized in school. If there's one thing I regret from my childhood is being embarrassed of who I was, who my parents were. There's not a day that goes by that I wish I hadn't bought into the lies this American society feeds immigrant children. If you're an immigrant child, please don't get angry with your parents over this language barrier. They're trying their best and just need a little help.
I agree so much. I used to always tell my mom she was too loud. Her accent was so strong when she opened her mouth everyone would look. Now I feel very bad because I was embarrassed of my mom. Even though she was trying her best. I'm very patient with anyone who cannot speak english well. Especially where I work if I notice someone is latino and is having a hard time communicating I just switch into Spanish and they're always surprised (and thankful at the same time)!
Same, with my mom its different like she understands but cant respond back lol, I was also brought here as a child and now Im learning a third language.
You're absolutely right. ¡Tienes toda la razón! English is good. ¿El inglés y el español? Twice as good! No se avergüencen nunca ni de sus padres ni de sus raíces. Without them, you wouldn't be here.
@cfm1181 that your dad did doesn't mean every single person in the world has to learn a whole other language in a year, not even intense language schools will ever guarantee that you'll learn it in a year.
@cfm1181 ignorante escribir necesitando de esa forma.
Literally my entire childhood (and adulthood, if I'm honest).
Specially when they give you the phone after they've already answer and have to ask again why are they calling... 😳
literally my life😂. since I married a faroese man I have to speak to my parents in Spanish, translate it to my husband in English and then he explains it to his mom in faroese 😕.
im a half generation child?? my mom is from colombia but my dad is from here and they both speak english and spanish but i'm always the translator with my grandparents. gotta love abuelita y abuelito💕
I do this all the time for my parents, and I wouldn't trade any second of it. I am so grateful to have parents who taught me the value of language, so blessed to say that I still have parents whom I am fortunate enough to translate for. ❤️
But at the end of the day I enjoy being able to translate for my parents
first gen kids have all of these situations, it makes me kinda happy that I can at least help my parents with something
I live in Canada, we have two official languages : English and French. I'm thankful that my parents can speak fluent French.
fullyfranchesca being able to speak more than one language is something to be proud of 😁
Awww I loved this video! me dio ternura!
"é quanto" and "I'm sory I dot speake inglish pass my dauter" are things I hear every day
Ese acento puertorriqueño lo reconozco donde sea 😂❤️🇵🇷
Adriana M. verdad? 😂🇵🇷
Ya se verdad, suena muy naco.
Yo también mi Familia es Mexicana y Puertorriqueña yo también la conozco muy bien 👍 Saludos 🖖.
Verdad 🇵🇷🇵🇷
“Pol favol”
this always happens to my parents
This is an adorable video. I remember having to translate more for my dad when I was younger but his English has got better over time and he's able to talk to strangers on the phone without our help most of the time! :)
I never related to a video this much in my life😂
Okay but now I’m in my 20’s, & my parents have been here for two decades & are finally getting the hang of it....still I only talk to them in Spanish but with some English phrases thrown in there & they completely understand. I’m so proud of how far they’ve come 😪❤️
I had to translate something to my mom when my grades were low but I kinda lied lol
Ugh they are so CUTE!!! I love the accents, reminds me of my grandma. Xoxoxo people that struggle with English usually are more understanding when I struggle with Spanish!
1:55
Dad: I love you too
Mom: ....3,4,5,6,7....
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Omg I love your mom like she literally took the phone and even though she didn't say it right, she still had confidence and then told your dad see it was simple...like that's honestly straight savage
When I moved to Florida I could barely even speak English but my parents made me translate for them all the time. Imagine not knowing a language and being the translator.
His parents seem sooooo sweet!!!❤️❤️❤️ they remind me of my PR grandparents just the sweetest people ever created!!❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗
It would be nice if you guys put some brazilian culture, we're a big part of latin america, and I would love to remember my country while I'm so far away from home
Júlia Diamantino EXATAMENTE
Ah man, the struggle is real, Im colombian but I grew up in Australia, I've been my mothers translator ever since i was a little girl, she has done like 4 english courses and nothing, and English is a 100% the only spoken language here in Australia. In the US you will most likely find somebody who speaks spanish and english wherever you go. I love her though so I'll be here for her until the end! Te Amo mami!
Yo también te amo, Naty.
But one good thing is if someone is being mean you can translate it to something nice so their feelings aren’t hurt
Wow watching this makes me kinda happy, I remember doing this and still do this for my parents and my siblings and I just get so much nostalgia, all the awkward, frustrating, funny, and annoying moments, it’s really cute
They Puerto Rican asf bc of that accent lol
issa Juankook yesss
True, love your username and profile pic btw💜
I can totally relate to this!Especially the phone calls. The worst part of the phone calls is that I am kid so I am always scared that they will not take me seriously.
1:10 is extremely relatable like i swear whenever my mom has to ever call for something she needs and the person on the phone doesn't speak spanish my mom always says "I no speaka english talk with my daughter" and soon it's just her passing me the phone and putting me on the spot. I'd have no problem being a translator if only my mom didn't want me to say whole paragraphs to the person on the phone while not giving me time to translate😓
SOO TRUE THAT LADY REMINDES ME OF MY MOM A LOT
first generation child 😂😂 this is my life. my mom actually just laughs if someone says something to her in english,then nods her head....🙄
THIS is so relatablelike the shoe one, when you call for parents and when they ask what that person is saying
this video is on point and the mom was so cute
"I love you too... three, four, five, six, seven..." I love that! Adorable! ❤️😍😭
Lol not with my parents but with my grandma and grandpa so darn relatable 😂
aww the I love you part was so cute❤❤
If they lived in Miami this wouldn't be a problem.. Everybody speaks Spanish and there is always a Spanish speaking representative lollll
In Miami it's the complete opposite. Spanish spoken everywhere. My English speaking got Spanish spoken back to me on several ocassions. The only US city that does this. Thank God I speak Spanish.
It's hella awkward if you're a gringo like me and the conversation randomly goes into Spanish I'm like WAIT HOLD UP SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT'S GOING ON
PIM's a Whovian spanglish is very common and widely used
+Ana P lol I'm aware I've been in Miami my whole life
Ana P Los Angeles as well
The struggle is real , always translating and being frustrated because they are some words in English but not in Spanish , VISE VERSA.
my whole life in a video
Ok, but ur parents seem SO fun to be around. 😀☺ Beautiful family.
And then they hit you with “pa que vas a la escuela” 🙄🙄
The relatability in this video is off the charts!
I had to suffer this when I was 4 days in London. It was a real struggle. I can't imagine my whole life like this HAHA
My parents are the reason why I’m not shy at all😂
This is relatable but instead of my mom it’s my abuela 👵
That's the worst when they hand you over the phone and you get yelled at when you don't want to do it so you do it because you feel bad .
although my mom speaks spanish, french, english and german I have to translate stuff pretty often. Especially while watching a movie. I am the translator for my younger brother though since he cant speak spanish so whenever we visit our aunty he doesnt know whats going on if I'm not helping him 😅
" um I no speakeh inglesh! Let me call my son" I related to that so much
My case, every single day my parents read, listen and see stuff written or said in English.
And we don't even live in the US or UK or Canada or...
Omg same! Where are you from?
+ErouCleN AilatI I'm from Peru. I'm the only bilingual in my close family. And the only bilingual of my entire family who hasn't traveled to the States yet...
I'm Chinese and we moved to Texas when I was in elementary so same problem. My mom relied so hard on me for everything English related.
Story of my life xD
Angie Romero HOLA TOCAYA
hahahaha OMG! El accento boricua es como el paisa. Hermoso! Your mom and dad are so cute!
My mom doesn't speak English well. Her native language is Vietnamese. My is too, but I know more English than her. So it's really hilarious watching her doing regular things.. Or her meeting my friends and stuff xD lmao
All my siblings are Translators xD
Relatable. I always have to translate stuff for my parents store, home, anywhere.
dead reminds me of my mom and dad lmaooo 😂😂😂
Can relate 😂😂 I think they forgot to do a scene where they ask to Interpret from English to Spanish instructions whether in a recipe or building something. Also, something that had them ask for you to translate a document since they can't write English.
You know what......they should just call me google translator ;(
I can relate to this, without the slight sighing and exasperation.
This why downloaded dulingo on my moms phone
Oh my 🤣🤣 this is what happens to me, my parents don't speak English and they always want me to translate English words/sentences to Spanish 🤣🤣❤️
Oh my God this video made my day 😄 thank you so much and greetings from Mexico!!! 🇲🇽♥️
this is so relatable
“ I love you too, three four five
-no se que dice pa
-como que no sabe, no eres tú que habla inglés?
This was cute! The mom is absolutely adorable
hello my name is dead inside and I am my mother and father's translator
They are gorgeous parents!
THIS IS SO CUTE I RELATE TO THIS
does anyone else hate it when they ask you to translate something, but its a word you have NO IDEA how to translate lol
Relatable lol
I like your videos a lot!
This is SO RELATABLE! 😂 As a First Generation Child who has Social Anxiety, the struggle is REAL! 😧
so accurate
I am very proud of anyone that tries to speak English when English is not their first language.❤
no problem if you live in Miami lol
The phone call thing is too true
Soy cajera y veo la "que dijo", "dile a ella... " y "cuanto es" situación todos los días. Soy afro americana y aprendí español hace pocos años. usualmente cuando me doy cuenta que los clientes no hablan inglés, respondo directamente a la persona que necesita ayuda en español y no a la traductora. Las reacciones que me dan no tiene precio 😂😂. Me encanta español y mas gringos y gringas como yo necesitan aprenderlo.
You're the best!!
his mom’s style is amazing! it’s poppin asf
my parents only speak russian
why
hahah that made me laugh
How nice! What a beautiful little family. 😊 👪
i always have to translate from english to spanish 🤘😂
Can I just say that these two parents were fantastic in this video?
your videos r lit Af
SO....FUCKING....RELATABLE! Like god damn literally when I’m around my parents and they want to order something like a hot dog, movie tickets or some shit i am always the one who has to talk to the cashier.