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Forum: Idioms & Sayings October 26, 2010, 02:36 PM

Replies: 3 Ling Po saying Views: 2,692 Posted By hermit Bueno - Ling Po - malescrito - Li Po, nombre... Bueno - Ling Po - malescrito - Li Po, nombre completo Li T'ai Po - es de los buenos, ¿no? ¿Y dónde encontraste la cita? Creo que los varios traductores siguen tan fieles como posible al texto...

Forum: Idioms & Sayings October 26, 2010, 11:37 AM

Replies: 4 Dar de lleno Views: 3,320 Posted By hermit In this context I would translate "daba de lleno"... In this context I would translate "daba de lleno" as: "...shone/was shining full over/on the..."

Forum: Translations October 25, 2010, 03:01 PM

Replies: 7 Why do you want to do anything about Joe? Views: 2,498 Posted By hermit Puede ser simplemente "respecto a...",... Puede ser simplemente "respecto a...", ¿No?

Forum: Idioms & Sayings October 25, 2010, 02:50 PM

Replies: 13 If you don't like it, lump it. Views: 5,221 Posted By hermit Como aunque no te gusta, todavía tienes que... Como aunque no te gusta, todavía tienes que aguantarlo...

Forum: Vocabulary October 20, 2010, 12:49 PM

Replies: 7 Defence or defense Views: 2,170 Posted By hermit Right - AmE, "defense"; in Canada you'll find... Right - AmE, "defense"; in Canada you'll find both spellings due to proximity/influence of U.S. television, internet and cross-border travel but officially Canada adheres to BrE spelling rules...

Forum: General Chat October 20, 2010, 09:27 AM

Replies: 31 Let's know each other :) Views: 5,423 Posted By hermit Hi Sosia - house-swapping for the holidays would... Hi Sosia - house-swapping for the holidays would be really fine; I haven't been to Spain for many years, now, and I loved it when I was there. These days, I don't think I'm up to such a long...

Forum: Vocabulary October 19, 2010, 01:43 PM

Replies: 19 Moneda Views: 3,756 Posted By hermit Hi Irmamar - I think what you're referring to is... Hi Irmamar - I think what you're referring to is the "collapse" in value of Roman money, in those days, coins, which reflected a more serious impending collapse of their economy...and their empire....

Forum: General Chat October 18, 2010, 05:14 PM

Replies: 31 Let's know each other :) Views: 5,423 Posted By hermit Living up North Shore Nova Scotia in a cabin in... Living up North Shore Nova Scotia in a cabin in the woods on Fitzpatrick Mountain, retired language teacher having a good time in these forums...it's where I go each day...

Forum: Culture October 10, 2010, 11:55 AM

Replies: 15 Latin American Spanish vs Mexican Spanish Views: 29,845 Posted By hermit Absolutely - in general, while some phrases will... Absolutely - in general, while some phrases will be more commonly used in Mexico than others, most or all of those appearing in the Latin American phrasebook will no doubt be readily understood. ...

Forum: Grammar October 07, 2010, 05:41 PM

Replies: 24 How do I ask: "What's your name?" where you are living now? Views: 6,710 Posted By hermit Tambien se puede decir "¿Cómo (tú) te... Tambien se puede decir "¿Cómo (tú) te llamas?"...

Forum: General Chat October 04, 2010, 05:12 PM

Replies: 10 Guadalajara Views: 2,756 Posted By hermit I'm envious - had a friend years ago from... I'm envious - had a friend years ago from Jalisco; could really play guitar and put corridos to music - "...Jalisco, no te rajes..." "Guadalajara, sabes apura que te mojara..." "Juan...

Forum: Practice & Homework October 04, 2010, 10:03 AM

Replies: 12 Check this sentence Views: 3,386 Posted By hermit Sounds good; "...divided into states" would be... Sounds good; "...divided into states" would be better.

Forum: Translations October 04, 2010, 09:48 AM

Replies: 4 Poder vs. Poderse Views: 29,959 Posted By hermit "Yes, you can" translates to "Sí, (tú) puedes",... "Yes, you can" translates to "Sí, (tú) puedes", or "Sí, usted puede". "Yes, you can" also translates to "Sí, se puede" as in "Yes, one can". (Use of the reflexive form serves to generalize, as...

Forum: Idioms & Sayings October 04, 2010, 09:19 AM

Replies: 15 As American as apple pie Views: 6,907 Posted By hermit I've never had strawberry pie either, but... I've never had strawberry pie either, but strawberry-rhubarb pie is well-known in North America (but perhaps not in Mexico)...

Forum: Idioms & Sayings September 25, 2010, 07:09 AM

Replies: 7 A trompicones Views: 2,783 Posted By hermit In English perhaps to do something "little by... In English perhaps to do something "little by little", or "bit by bit"...

Forum: Vocabulary September 24, 2010, 08:42 AM

Replies: 4 5F Gearbox Views: 1,849 Posted By hermit A common term in NAmE is "a 5-speed... A common term in NAmE is "a 5-speed transmission".

Forum: Idioms & Sayings September 21, 2010, 02:15 PM

Replies: 11 To be signed up with Views: 4,587 Posted By hermit Right - matriculate refers to entering a... Right - matriculate refers to entering a university or college...

Forum: Grammar September 18, 2010, 03:17 PM

Replies: 14 Verbs ending with 'st (feed'st) Views: 16,490 Posted By hermit The language is English, old fashioned like... The language is English, old fashioned like Shakespeare, and is used all the time in the Bible. Será inglés, de formas antiguas como usaba Shakespeare et al; también leyendo La Biblia...

Forum: Introductions September 18, 2010, 02:43 PM

Replies: 7 Hola Views: 1,931 Posted By hermit Hey trukngary - can relate - was in some places... Hey trukngary - can relate - was in some places where getting some fluency in Spanish had to happen - never had more fun in my life... Where are you at for study?

Forum: General Chat September 17, 2010, 03:25 PM

Replies: 25 La generación del 98 Views: 5,691 Posted By hermit "Ensimismamiento" en inglés será "within oneself,... "Ensimismamiento" en inglés será "within oneself, withdrawn", and so, contemplative, receptive...

Forum: General Chat September 15, 2010, 02:35 PM

Replies: 25 La generación del 98 Views: 5,691 Posted By hermit Miguel de Unamuno tiene que ser uno de mis... Miguel de Unamuno tiene que ser uno de mis favoritos de esa "generación" con sus conceptos tocante al proceso humano de pensar, aprender y enseñar..."Ensimismamiento", etc. "We are all either...

Forum: Vocabulary September 15, 2010, 02:01 PM

Replies: 12 On call Views: 5,642 Posted By hermit Right - in this context "personal" must be... Right - in this context "personal" must be "personnel" (= staff, workers).

Forum: Introductions September 14, 2010, 12:26 PM

Replies: 10 Hola! Views: 2,354 Posted By hermit Bienvenido al foro - You'll probably have native... Bienvenido al foro - You'll probably have native Spanish-speakers to practice with there in Texas? The forum can be really helpful in that a question can be answered (usually very quickly) any...

Forum: General Chat September 07, 2010, 05:05 PM

Replies: 85 Users pics Views: 12,657 Posted By hermit "Diste en el clavo" = "You hit the nail on the... "Diste en el clavo" = "You hit the nail on the head"...

Forum: Idioms & Sayings September 07, 2010, 04:51 PM

Replies: 9 Un poco de caña Views: 6,447 Posted By hermit Like "a shot in the arm"; even more... Like "a shot in the arm"; even more metaphorically, "a breath of fresh air"?

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