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Index
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By Nikki Simmons
By Anne Stone
By Naomi Whittaker
By Marianna Krause
By Esha Chaman
Markets Pg. 25
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Entertainment Pg. 30
By Jessica Martin
Nightlife Pg. 34
By Adam Termote
By Sofiane Ziad
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By Naomi Whittaker
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By Jean Sellar
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By David Josephs
By David Josephs
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2. Transport
Madrids numerous attractions are spread out a little far across the map to travel everywhere on foot, and so to make the most of your time in the city its a good idea to get to know the various modes of transportation available. The most common way to get around is the Metro; however buses do also run, notably after 1:30am when the Metro closes. Alternatively, taxis are fairly reasonably priced, however it is sensible to take them from a central area like Sol.
Train
The most economical way for tourists to get around is to buy the 10 Trip MetroBus Ticket. It costs 12.20E and is usable in Metro Zone A and the EMT buses, except Plaza de Colon- Airport route. However, if you only need to make a few journeys, a single metro ticket in Zone A costs 1.50- 2E Pass the ticket through the turnstile on entering the station to validate the journey. The metro runs every day from 6am 1:30am *Except Pitus station in Line 7 and the section between Puerta de Arganda and Arganda del Rey stations in Line 9 which have restricted opening times. Tickets are available at ticket booths or using the automatic machines at any of the Metro network stations (Metro Zona A, MetroSur, MetroNorte, MetroEste and TFM) EMT ticket booths. Official tobacco shops and newsstands in the municipality of Madrid.
You can also choose to buy a Tourist Travel Pass if you would like to take more than 10 trips in one day or are planning on using the metro very frequently. The fares from February 1st. 2013 are as follows:
Madrid by bus:
Main Madrid Bus Stations Estacin Sur Menendez lvaro Tel: 914 684 200 (customer service from 06:30-00:00) Metro stop: Menendez lvaro (circular line 6) Metropolitan-area trains: Menendez lvaro buses 113-141-8 Avenida de Amrica Transfer Station Tel: 902 302 010 Metro stop: Avenida de Amrica Empresa Ruiz Station Tel: 914 680 850 Metro stop: Atocha La Sepulveda Station Tel: 915 304 800 Metro stop: Principe Po There is also night bus service: Nocturno Madrid EMT El Bho (The Owl). Click this link to find the routes and schedules of thedifferent networks of night buses: Bhos urbanos (EMT), Metrobhos and Bhos Interurbanos http://ecomovilidad.net/madrid/situacion-autobuses-nocturnos-madrid [map of bus lines] http://www.madrid.es/UnidadesDescentralizadas/UDCMedios/noticias/2009/05Mayo/18Lunes/NotasdePrensa/Buhos/ ficheros/EMT%20Noct7aMy09s3%20remarcado.pdf
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Como te pudeo
(How can I help
you?)
ayudar?
POLICA
Mapa
POLICA
Como se llega Estoy perdida. a Retiro? iro?)
(I'm lost. How do you get to Ret
POLICA
Bueno,
METRO
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Alli.
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s! Gracia you!)
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Common Phrases
Oye! Hey, oi Vale Ok Claro Used similarly to Vale. Used a lot to show you understand or agree with what someone is saying, or to show that you are listening. Literally translates as clear A ver lets see. (Use when you are thinking, deciding or looking for something) Venga! Come on! (You can also use Anda when you want someone to hurry up with something) Venga va! Youre on! Date prisa! Hurry yourself up! No pasa nada no problem, no big deal Dios mio/Por Dios Oh my god/ For gods sake Y Qu? So what? Pibe Guy Vaya Haha, or oh dear. Used as an emotional expression Sin duda/No cabe duda No doubt, without a doubt
3. Language
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El lenguaje de las calles If youre feeling brave, why not use some more advanced words? If you really want to communicate in more depth and make friends, then you need to know more phrases than the ones you learn in textbooks or language dictionaries. Learn how to talk like a proper Madrileo (Madridian), and try some slang! NB: For words with o/a after them, the o ending refers to boys (or masculine objects), and ending the word in a turns it into a word to describe or talk to girls (or about feminine objects).
Signs of affection
Qu pasa/ A qu andas? Whats up? (Very informal!) Nena Babe, Darling (for female friends) Tio/a A affectionate term, similar to babe or mate Tronco Dude Cachas Describes a hunky guy Hermosa, Guapa Pretty (Tener) un lio/rollo To have a fling or affair Me molas Im hung up on you, or fancy you Le molo He/she is a bit hung up on me (Ella) es una buena ta She is a pretty ok girl (El) es un buen to He is a pretty ok guy El/ella est (muy) bueno/a he/she is hot
Shopping
(es/est) Chulo/a A cute or cool object. Watch out because if you use it about a person, it means a smug, someone that feels hes really cool, and in some contexts, it means a pimp! Un Chollo A good deal Me encanta I love it Eso es un robo! That is a rip off! Es una ganga Its a bargain
Eating
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Tengo un hambre de lobo Im as hungry as a wolf Oiga! A way of calling waiters over
Out at Night
Una Copa A cup, glass (you will hear it a lot when club promoters offer you free drinks when you pay for entry to a club!) Asombroso Amazing Quiero salir de juerga I want to go out clubbing Borracho/a, (estar) pedo - Drunk