Comments on: This is no Caribbean Island

By: Podatki dochodowe

Podatki dochodowe — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:10:42 +0000

Thіs is a tοpic that’s near to my heart… Take care! Exactly where are your contact details though?

By: Paulo

Paulo — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 02:18:37 +0000

Stop trying to render my web site obsolete LOL. Of course I am joking. My web site’s name does not have “La” or any other part of the formal city name in it. I don’t mind.

I only partially agree with the article. I do not think it is rude by any means. I am not sure why people seem to be so sensitive on this subject.

Yes, in FORMAL communication, you should use FORMAL nomenclature. However, most times we are referring to L’Antigua (Yes, I did. That’s how we Chapines pronounce it so I am trying to make it stick.), we are talking about an “old friend”. One who deserves our respect, but also our love. If L’Antigua was a person, we would call it, “Antigüita”. In fact I have heard people call it “Mi Antigüita”, usually when you are not there and miss it/her so much. That’s who we are, romantic people. We Guatemalans can romanticize an old shoe!

Like I said, I don’t mind the name. Think about Antigua, La Antigua, or whatever, as long as you think about it with love. If geography is not your strong suit, it is no one’s fault. We didn’t start the confusion but it’s an opportunity to educate others. No big deal.

From beautiful San Francisco (oh yes, there are several thousand places with that name, no one’s fault either… just don’t call it Frisco!:)), I wish you peace and love, and the time, energy and openness to enjoy your travels, wherever they may take you!

Paulo
Casa Ocho
Te quiero mi Antigüita querida!

By: Catherine Todd

Catherine Todd — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:57:35 +0000

I have switched to “La Antigua Guatemala or La Antigua” as you suggest. Using “Antigua” has caused untold confusion for people who are not familiar or live in Guatemala. Thanks for promoting proper naming of cities and towns. It is important, and I will use La Antigua in the LakeAtitlanDirectory dot com. CatherineTodd2 at gmail dot com.

By: Santiago

Santiago — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:07:08 +0000

Why don’t we just call it Santiago de Guatemala be done with it. After all, that’s the original name, right?

By: "LA ANTIGUA GUATEMALA" not "LA ANTIGUA" | The Guatemala Gringo

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:25:01 +0000

[...] to Rudy Girón in an interesting article for REVUE, Guatemala’s leading English magazine, this offense is common among English speakers and Spanish speakers [...]

By: Catherine Todd

Catherine Todd — Wed, 26 May 2010 20:58:42 +0000

Did people miss the last paragraph of this article, which included:

“… it is unacceptable to use a short name in formal communication like maps, travel guides, travelblogs, newspaper articles, books, magazines, and so on.”

Anyone who is an experienced writer for publications or works in a library or is an educator understands this. That there could be “controversy” over this issue is ridiculous. Just use the correct name journalistically.

Thank you for the article. Looking forward to more.

By: Catherine Todd

Catherine Todd — Wed, 26 May 2010 20:55:35 +0000

This is a very important article, since many people are confused between “La Antigua” the city in Guatemala, and “Antigua,” the island in the Caribbean. I am very glad someone has put this issue in perspective and pointed out the importance of proper diction, spelling and nomenclature.

In other words: Call it by it’s right name. La Antigua.

Simple enough & Gracias!

By: ruby

ruby — Wed, 26 May 2010 00:57:36 +0000

i think this was a boring article because i dident really get it

By: “LA ANTIGUA GUATEMALA” not “LA ANTIGUA” | The Guatemala Gringo

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 03:21:06 +0000

[...] to Rudy Girón in an interesting article for REVUE, Guatemala’s leading English magazine, this offense is common among English speakers and Spanish speakers [...]

By: Catherine Todd

Catherine Todd — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:15:01 +0000

I think this is an excellent article, as I myself have been confused at times when people leave off parts of the names of Guatemala City or La Antigua Guatemala. I have had to explain this over and over to foreign friends visiting Guatemala. What is the problem in calling things by their proper name, especially in a historical, journalistic or formal setting? Kudos to the writer; thumbs up from me.