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Forum: Vocabulary October 28, 2020, 09:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,751
Posted By Glen
To my mind a law can be approved, informally, but...

To my mind a law can be approved, informally, but passed only after it's been voted on favorably by the majority
Forum: Idioms & Sayings October 23, 2020, 07:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,209
Posted By Glen
I may be wrong but it sounds to me like two...

I may be wrong but it sounds to me like two different situations, ponerse a la altura de algo for rise to the occasion and volarse la barda for exceed expectations. Corrections welcome, as always.
Forum: Vocabulary October 09, 2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,239
Posted By Glen
You mentioned the adjective reckless but for...

You mentioned the adjective reckless but for whatever it's worth I've heard the adverb recklessly as a tontas y a locas. Hope it helps
Forum: Vocabulary September 08, 2020, 07:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,840
Posted By Glen
Thanks to both. Good to be back with you; now if...

Thanks to both. Good to be back with you; now if we only had the IDIOMS section back...
Forum: Vocabulary September 08, 2020, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,840
Posted By Glen
To come back soon

Should I use regresar, regresarse or devolverse?
Forum: Suggestions & Feedback August 22, 2020, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 16,800
Posted By Glen
Got back my internet access so hope to see IDIOMS...

Got back my internet access so hope to see IDIOMS again soon. Thanks!
Forum: Suggestions & Feedback July 05, 2020, 09:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 16,800
Posted By Glen
Idioms

Can only log on once in a blue moon, but sure do miss the Idioms section (down for maintenance)
Forum: Idioms & Sayings July 05, 2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,176
Posted By Glen
Also, "...when we come to it."

Also, "...when we come to it."
Forum: Grammar September 09, 2017, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,635
Posted By Glen
Hágase (or) Que se haga?

Which is more commonly said for "May God's will be done?"
___ __ ____ la voluntad de Dios or ______ la voluntad de Dios.
Forum: Introductions August 19, 2017, 05:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,552
Posted By Glen
Welcome to you Vic. This is the best place I've...

Welcome to you Vic. This is the best place I've found to learn. Good Luck!
Forum: Idioms & Sayings August 19, 2017, 05:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,653
Posted By Glen
At the risk of sounding maybe a little...

At the risk of sounding maybe a little over-blown, He cuts a dashing figure
Forum: Teaching and Learning Techniques August 18, 2017, 06:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,909
Posted By Glen
Wink Suppression of "l"

I knew, thanks to this site, about some people's habit of gliding over "s" but today I heard el trabajo said as e' trabajo.

Is that just carelessness or is it a habit I ought to adopt in order to...
Forum: General Chat August 15, 2017, 06:42 PM
Replies: 697
Views: 168,077
Posted By Glen
Viewers of the solar eclipse should heed the...

Viewers of the solar eclipse should heed the adage to not look at the sun through a colander, because you could strain your eyes.
Forum: Idioms & Sayings August 11, 2017, 07:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,653
Posted By Glen
Just a shot in the dark aleC, but how about...

Just a shot in the dark aleC, but how about someone who is a sharp dresser or well turned-out or dressed to the hilt or a natty dresser or wears his clothes well or well fitted-out or ............ ....
Forum: Other Languages June 30, 2017, 06:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 63,177
Posted By Glen
I found this thread now almost 2 years on, while...

I found this thread now almost 2 years on, while thinking of studying Portuguese for the first time.

One thing that strikes me immediately is the contrast with Spanish as regards vowel sounds. For...
Forum: Idioms & Sayings June 29, 2017, 07:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,814
Posted By Glen
Aun mejor que la anterior, gracias mano:).

Aun mejor que la anterior, gracias mano:).
Forum: Idioms & Sayings June 28, 2017, 07:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,814
Posted By Glen
Oh, sorry about that. Didn't know. Learn...

Oh, sorry about that. Didn't know. Learn something new every day, eh?
Forum: Idioms & Sayings June 28, 2017, 07:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,814
Posted By Glen
Chasgracias ñero, esa de veras me encanta.

Chasgracias ñero, esa de veras me encanta.
Forum: Idioms & Sayings June 28, 2017, 06:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,814
Posted By Glen
It's not the age but the mileage

Said as a compliment to an elderly person who is otherwise healthy,

No es la edad sino el kilometraje (?)
Forum: Translations June 20, 2017, 06:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,705
Posted By Glen
Question The more you know, the less you need

Saw this bumper sticker that credited it to "Aboriginal saying," and it piqued my curiosity.

Literally, Entre más sabes menos necesitas but there must be a better way to handle it. :confused:
Forum: Translations June 16, 2017, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,666
Posted By Glen
Good question about mood, aleC. I reckon it ought...

Good question about mood, aleC. I reckon it ought to be subjunctive. So, tweaking it a little I came up with:

Venís al mundo llorando mientras los a tu lado sonríen. Tratá de vivir de tal manera...
Forum: Translations June 15, 2017, 06:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,666
Posted By Glen
You come into the world...

You come into the world crying while all around you are smiling. Live your life so that you leave it smiling while all around you are crying.

My poor attempt:

Entras al mundo llorando mientras...
Forum: Translations May 30, 2017, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,371
Posted By Glen
One I've been saying is (correct me if I'm wrong,...

One I've been saying is (correct me if I'm wrong, aleC) Ha llovido mucho desde que nos vemos
Forum: Translations May 12, 2017, 05:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,050
Posted By Glen
Thanks, friends! I learned a lot here.

Thanks, friends! I learned a lot here.
Forum: Translations May 11, 2017, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,050
Posted By Glen
"Hate has no place here"

Today I spotted a colorful yard sign that said in large letters Hate has no place here, with translations underneath in 4 or 5 languages. Now regardless of the message it was trying to convey,...
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