Re: Fish and Chips (Eng>Sp)

"Neil Greenough" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> The term 'chips' also causes problems for a translator, as in the
> UK, a portion of chips from a traditional chip shop normally contains
chunky
> chips, however in Spain, they are long and slim.

Exactly. I generally use the word "chips" to refer to chip shop chips and
the word "fries" to refer to the type of fries you get in McDonalds, Burger
King or KFC.
They're two totally different animals. Well, vegetables, but you know what I
mean.
Regards
Nick