What Did Oscar Say to Michael in Spanish?

In a memorable outburst during Michael Scott's "Roast" in The Office, Oscar Martinez screamed in Spanish, conveying his deep frustration with Michael. When translated, Oscar's exact words were: "¡Me das una úlcera cada vez que me despierto y tengo que venir a trabajar! ¡Tengo que venir a trabajar por ti! ¡Por ti!"

The Iconic Roast Moment

During the infamous "Roast of Michael Scott," Oscar, typically reserved and composed, reached his breaking point. Instead of a comedic jab in English, he turned directly to Michael and unleashed a torrent of angry Spanish. This unexpected and passionate display highlighted the profound exasperation Michael often caused his employees.

English Translation of Oscar's Scream

Oscar's Spanish words, when translated into English, reveal a stark and painful truth about his daily experience working under Michael's management:

• "You give me an ulcer every time I wake up and I have to come to work."
• "I have to come to work for you."
• "For you!"

Spanish Translation of Oscar's Outburst

The powerful sentiment of Oscar's frustration is perfectly captured in the Spanish translation:

• "¡Me das una úlcera cada vez que me despierto y tengo que venir a trabajar!"
• "¡Tengo que venir a trabajar por ti!"
• "¡Por ti!"

To provide a clearer comparison, here's a table showing the English and Spanish phrases side-by-side:

The use of "por ti" rather than "para ti" in this context is crucial for conveying Oscar's intense emotion. While "para ti" often translates to "for you" (implying benefit or destination), "por ti" emphasizes the cause or reason behind his suffering—that he endures coming to work because of Michael. This choice of words perfectly underscores the depth of his exasperation and the direct accusation against Michael.