econ man Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 I know I can flag down the gas truck if I hear it come down the street. But if I want to call for delivery, does anyone know the correct terminology to specify the cylinders rather than the big tanker? Do I just ask for "cilindros" or " cilindros azules" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Just call Miguel's cell 331-322-4133. He speaks pretty good English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Liana Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 47 minutes ago, econ man said: I know I can flag down the gas truck if I hear it come down the street. But if I want to call for delivery, does anyone know the correct terminology to specify the cylinders rather than the big tanker? Do I just ask for "cilindros" or " cilindros azules" ? Cilindros. The companies have 10 and 20 kilo cilindros. The 10s are what you'd use for a gas grill, or for a portable gas heater like the DeLonghi. The 20s are tall and skinnier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
econ man Posted October 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 4 hours ago, tomgates said: Just call Miguel's cell 331-322-4133. He speaks pretty good English. So you're advising that those who live in Mexico and want to know how to say something correctly in Spanish shouldn't bother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Liana Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 47 minutes ago, mudgirl said: So you're advising that those who live in Mexico and want to know how to say something correctly in Spanish shouldn't bother? I had the same thought. That's why I actually answered the question, a couple of posts up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Don't have to be snippy. Just gave him the number of a really good guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 2 hours ago, tomgates said: Don't have to be snippy. Just gave him the number of a really good guy! Not snippy. Just astounds me that people who choose to make their home in a foreign country don't think it of any importance to attempt to learn the language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 In an effort to try to keep this helpful.... For those with a large stationary tank, in our area it's most commonly called a: tanque estacionario. For those with the tall skinny cilinder ones that get swapped out: cilindro. Both easy/direct translations! And below is a good translation website where you can even hear how individual words are pronounced: http://www.spanishdict.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 1 hour ago, mudgirl said: Not snippy. Just astounds me that people who choose to make their home in a foreign country don't think it of any importance to attempt to learn the language. The US is full of them from SOB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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