Some more 'funny' female names:-
Concepción
Inmaculada
Penitencía
Milagra
Blanca
Purgatoría
Pilar
Dolores
Hostía
María
Jesús
Kuki (A diminutive)
Male: Jesús
Talking of diminutives . . . I cited the other day the view that Maruja - from María - as a useful Spanish construction. This morning I read of the English word 'Malkyn', which was a diminutive of Mary in the 14th century. It was "a proverbial name for a wanton woman." As in Chaucer's comment about time:-
It wol not come agayn, withouten drede [doubt]
Namoore than wol Malkyne's maydenhede.
Finally . . . Here's several of Pontevedra's closed retail outlets (or 'shops', as they mostly are). I've attached notes to make them (slightly) more interesting:-
Finally . . . Here's several of Pontevedra's closed retail outlets (or 'shops', as they mostly are). I've attached notes to make them (slightly) more interesting:-
The first place I recall closing, in 2007. Fittingly a bank. |
And the most recent to close. A bridal gown shop that I had long suspected of being a front for cash-laundering. But what do I know? Now in Vigo. |
This is now a shoe shop between the old quarter and the main shopping street. It used to be a bank. |
This was a terrific bar, just behind the Peregrina church. It boasted the prettiest waitress in town. Well, the sexiest anyway. I only went there once, in consideration of my heart. |
To my certain knowledge, this place has been 4 different shops in 15 years. Possibly 5. Despite being in a busy street, it's closed yet again. |
A domestic goods store I used to patronise, on the way into town. Opposite the stationery store I used to use. Also closed. |
This was a bank, close to Gloria, which then became a chocolate drinks place. I wasn't surprised to see it close. |
Finally, this is the place which hires out bikes, trikes and quikes to kids and bloody adults who should know better. Also close to Gloria. Sadly, it's still open. |
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