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What he said (literal translation): Nice headlights.
What he meant: Nice eyes.
What I thought he meant: Nice tits (as in, I can see your nipples).
What I said (literal translation): Fuck off guy.
When he looked genuinely injured, I thought it was because of my impressively quick and effective Spanish cursing abilities. It wasn't until a few days later that another local explained that this young man had been complimenting me and not in fact insulting me.....Ooops.
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