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74 [seventy-four]

asking for something

74 [setanta-quatre]	demanar alguna cosa

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The indigenous languages of America

Many different languages are spoken in America. English is the main language in North America. Spanish and Portuguese dominate in South America. All of these languages came to America from Europe. Before colonization, other languages were spoken there. These languages are known as the indigenous languages of America. Until today, they haven't been explored substantially. The variety of these languages is enormous. It is estimated that there are about 60 language families in North America. In South America there could even be as many as 150. Additionally, there are many isolated languages. All of these languages are very different. They exhibit only a few common structures. Therefore, it is difficult to classify the languages. The reason for their differences lies in the history of America. America was colonized in several stages. The first people came to America over more than 10,000 years ago. Each population brought its language to the continent. The indigenous languages are most similar to Asian languages. The situation regarding America's ancient languages isn't the same everywhere. Many Native American languages are still in use in South America. Languages like Guarani or Quechua have millions of active speakers. By contrast, many languages in North America are almost extinct. The culture of the Native Americans of North America was long oppressed. In the process, their languages were lost. But interest in them has increased in the last few decades. There are many programs that aim to nurture and protect the languages. So they could have a future after all…

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Can you cut my hair?	E_ p_d_í_u t_l_a_ e_s c_b_l_s_ Em podríeu tallar els cabells? E_ p______ t_____ e__ c_______ Em podríeu tallar els cabells? __ _______ ______ ___ ________ Em podríeu tallar els cabells?
Not too short, please.	N_ g_i_e c_r_, s_ u_ p_a_. No gaire curt, si us plau. N_ g____ c____ s_ u_ p____ No gaire curt, si us plau. __ _____ _____ __ __ _____ No gaire curt, si us plau.
A bit shorter, please.	U_a m_c_ m_s c_r_, s_ u_ p_a_. Una mica més curt, si us plau. U__ m___ m__ c____ s_ u_ p____ Una mica més curt, si us plau. ___ ____ ___ _____ __ __ _____ Una mica més curt, si us plau.

Can you develop the pictures?	E_ p_d_í_u r_v_l_r l_s f_t_s_ Em podríeu revelar les fotos? E_ p______ r______ l__ f_____ Em podríeu revelar les fotos? __ _______ _______ ___ ______ Em podríeu revelar les fotos?
The pictures are on the CD.	L_s f_t_s s_n e_ e_ C_. Les fotos són en el CD. L__ f____ s__ e_ e_ C__ Les fotos són en el CD. ___ _____ ___ __ __ ___ Les fotos són en el CD.
The pictures are in the camera.	L_s f_t_s s_n a l_ c_m_r_. Les fotos són a la càmera. L__ f____ s__ a l_ c______ Les fotos són a la càmera. ___ _____ ___ _ __ _______ Les fotos són a la càmera.

Can you fix the clock?	E_ p_d_í_u r_p_r_r e_ r_l_o_g_? Em podríeu reparar el rellotge? E_ p______ r______ e_ r________ Em podríeu reparar el rellotge? __ _______ _______ __ _________ Em podríeu reparar el rellotge?
The glass is broken.	E_ v_d_e s_h_ t_e_c_t_ El vidre s’ha trencat. E_ v____ s___ t_______ El vidre s’ha trencat. __ _____ ____ ________ El vidre s’ha trencat.
The battery is dead / empty.	L_ b_t_r_a e_t_ d_s_a_r_g_d_. La bateria està descarregada. L_ b______ e___ d____________ La bateria està descarregada. __ _______ ____ _____________ La bateria està descarregada.

Can you iron the shirt?	E_ p_d_í_u p_a_x_r l_ c_m_s_? Em podríeu planxar la camisa? E_ p______ p______ l_ c______ Em podríeu planxar la camisa? __ _______ _______ __ _______ Em podríeu planxar la camisa?
Can you clean the pants / trousers?	E_ p_d_í_u n_t_j_r e_s p_n_a_o_s_ Em podríeu netejar els pantalons? E_ p______ n______ e__ p_________ Em podríeu netejar els pantalons? __ _______ _______ ___ __________ Em podríeu netejar els pantalons?
Can you fix the shoes?	E_ p_d_í_u a_r_g_a_ l_s s_b_t_s_ Em podríeu arreglar les sabates? E_ p______ a_______ l__ s_______ Em podríeu arreglar les sabates? __ _______ ________ ___ ________ Em podríeu arreglar les sabates?

Do you have a light?	E_ p_d_i_ d_n_r f_c_ Em podria donar foc? E_ p_____ d____ f___ Em podria donar foc? __ ______ _____ ____ Em podria donar foc?
Do you have a match or a lighter?	Q_e t_n_u l_u_i_s o u_ e_c_n_d_r_ Que teniu llumins o un encenedor? Q__ t____ l______ o u_ e_________ Que teniu llumins o un encenedor? ___ _____ _______ _ __ __________ Que teniu llumins o un encenedor?
Do you have an ashtray?	Q_e t_n_u u_ c_n_r_r_ Que teniu un cendrer? Q__ t____ u_ c_______ Que teniu un cendrer? ___ _____ __ ________ Que teniu un cendrer?

Do you smoke cigars?	F_m_ p_r_s v_s_è_ Fuma puros vostè? F___ p____ v_____ Fuma puros vostè? ____ _____ ______ Fuma puros vostè?
Do you smoke cigarettes?	F_m_ c_g_r_e_s v_s_è_ Fuma cigarrets vostè? F___ c________ v_____ Fuma cigarrets vostè? ____ _________ ______ Fuma cigarrets vostè?
Do you smoke a pipe?	F_m_ a_b p_p_ v_s_è_ Fuma amb pipa vostè? F___ a__ p___ v_____ Fuma amb pipa vostè? ____ ___ ____ ______ Fuma amb pipa vostè?

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