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Re:Show HN: Cross-platform open-source 3D modeling software by foobarbecue on Saturday December 01, 2018 @05:21PM (#18579352)
Same problem with the Chevy Nova selling in spanish-speaking countries. (No va: doesn't go.)
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Re:Show HN: Cross-platform open-source 3D modeling software by fenomas on Saturday December 01, 2018 @10:10PM (#18580576)
This is an urban legend.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/chevrolet-nova-name-spanis...

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Re:Show HN: Cross-platform open-source 3D modeling software by foobarbecue on Tuesday December 04, 2018 @12:23PM (#18601472)
Oops. Thanks for pointing it out!
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Re:Show HN: Cross-platform open-source 3D modeling software by dysoco on Saturday December 01, 2018 @05:34PM (#18579413)
Or the Mitsubishi Pajero in Argentina which literally means Mitsubishi Wanker.

They did change the name though, thankfully.

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Re:Show HN: Cross-platform open-source 3D modeling software by arthurfm on Saturday December 01, 2018 @05:46PM (#18579467)
Another good example is Audi's E-Tron.In French, étron means turd.
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