What do you think about the American National Anthem in Spanish?
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This is not the only time, nor the only language the National Anthem has been translated into..\n\n"A Spanish language translation called "Nuestro Himno" ("Our Anthem") was created in 2006 as a show of support for Latino/Hispanic immigrants in the United States as a response to a proposed crackdown on illegal immigration. Similar to the English version of the Canadian national anthem, which was set to the tune of the French version but is not related to the text thereof, this song or himno is merely inspired by and is only an approximate not a word by word translation of the stanzas selected from Key's poem. As such, no claim is made that it is the Spanish language version of the United States' national anthem.\n\nThe Star-Spangled Banner was translated into Spanish in 1919 by the US Bureau of Education[4]. It has also been translated into a number of other languages. In 1861, it was translated into German [5] (and is also on that page in Latin). It has been translated into Yiddish by Jewish immigrants[6]and into French by Acadians of Louisiana [7].\n\nIt has also been translated into Samoan:\n\nO Roketi mumu fa'aafi, o pomu ma fana ma aloi afi \nE fa'amaonia i le po atoa, le fu'a o lo'o tu maninoa \nAue! ia tumau le fe'ilafi mai, ma agiagia pea \nI eleele o Sa'olotoga, ma Nofoaga o le au totoa [3] " \n\nSource(s):\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/the_star-sp...
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It is well written, it makes sense as it is just add the accent on más, you could also say como lo son; sus padres... that is how it is said in Mexico but if you don´t it still makes perfect sense.\n\nif you go with -cuales- add a -los- before that word and don´t put it where you have it now
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Yes, I would. It is a tradition to sing it during the 7th inning stretch for the home team, and I love such traditions. I can still hear the great Harry Carey singing it at the Cubs' ball park.
167071
I AM Hispanic.I was born and raised in Austin,TX. as was all my family.I have absolutely nothing against Mexicans but,i honestly believe that the Star Spangled Banner should be left alone.Some things are better left untouched!!.What next? The Pledge of Allegiance......  Be Blessed! Monica
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Being a legal immigrant, I must say it's about time that those Mexicans either learn the beauty of the English language, or beat it. It isn't that difficult to hold on to your heritage while respecting the country you chose to live in. For goodness' sakes, as much as I respect the Mexican Americans, why isn't the National Anthem sang in Hungarian then? Because then it would only be fair to have it in every language ever migrated to the US.
314481
The United States of America does NOT have an official language. It does bother me that some Senators and representatives could not quote the lines to our National Anthem in English or any other language.
195290
Keep it in English. It's the national language here and it's our national anthem. Or we can go to Mexico and start doing the same things down there.
173759
As a hispanic I do find offense to it, not necessarily because of what it represents but because of the misinterpretation that it causes. It does cause some confusion to some...I mean why would a person who wants to become a U.S. citizen still have strong nationalism for the country that they wish to escape the hardships of? But from another perspective I believe that the Mexican flag provides comfort and familiarity to those that are on this journey. I think they should wave both.
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Totally agree with smm.. There could have been many other things for you to have recited like: poems, great quotes, speeches, how about something that has to do with Spanish history... Why the pledge?  I pledge that I will not say the pledge in Spanish or any other language, but English........ Tell you teacher refer to Yahoo Answers if they don't like yours.
603212
Their national anthem? lol
253389
Wow, I play that song so much, and I have never sat down to try and make sense of the lyrics. Being an American, I probably wouldn't be much help to analyze it, but letting you know there are Americans who do like the song.
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I've never heard of that song having a Spanish version. The only thing I know is that it has a part of it said in Spanish, which I guess you know that already. If I remember right, these are those parts:\n\n"Baila la calle, de noche, baila la calle, de dia"\n\n"Mira, en Barranquilla, se baila asi"
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spanish is BETTER!! It's already turing into OUR country now gringo, or haven't you noticed? little by little we have been importing our culture and our peopole into the u.s. It's too late for the gov of america to do anything now!!ajajajjaja! better learn some spanish gringo, cause soon your kids will HAVE to!! we even got our flags on some american schools in ca. and tx. georgia is being taking over too. WATCH the news and SEE!!
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If it's the American National Anthem, then of coarse it should be sung in English. English is our national language, like it or not.
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Well in Michigan it is also English.  Im really pissed off about this Mexican version of the Star Spangled Banner.  What the heck is up with that.  I thought USA was a english speaking nation.  Why would we need a Mexican version?  Not only did they make that version they changed and added to it.  That is our national anthem not the Mexicans!!
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Well, since we're really not serious about immigration enforcement, that is not going to happen.  But what it IS going to do is to rally opposition to the cause they're advocating.  The moronic Spanish language version of "Our Anthem" is now seen as the battle hymn in what is turning into a potential civil war.
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The feeling it gives me when someone sings the national anthem. The way people are different than other countries. The pride. The honor. Something deep in my heart believes in America, and I love it because of the way it is.