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Forum: Grammar March 24, 2024, 11:38 AM

Replies: 4 ¿a qué día estamos hoy? vs ¿qué día es hoy? Views: 5,236 Posted By Rusty The question you found in the reference... The question you found in the reference dictionary is merely one way to ask, "What day is it today?" «¿Qué día es hoy?» is the exact translation of the English question. The translation the...

Forum: Grammar March 22, 2024, 09:42 AM

Replies: 1 Ayúdalo Views: 2,564 Posted By Rusty Using ayúdale is acceptable in some regions. ... Using ayúdale is acceptable in some regions. The dictionary lists ayudar as a transitive verb, so it takes a direct object (pronoun).

Forum: Vocabulary March 12, 2024, 12:58 AM

Replies: 2 Bury (noun) Views: 5,531 Posted By Rusty There's plenty of online information if you... There's plenty of online information if you search for "Bury Place Name Meaning." Bury is an Old English place name, meaning 'fortified enclosure', like a 'fort' or 'stronghold'.

Forum: Grammar March 05, 2024, 07:58 AM

Replies: 1 Obrer! Camperol! Unitat Views: 2,565 Posted By Rusty Your poster is written in Catalan (Català). ... Your poster is written in Catalan (Català). Obrer! = ¡Obrero! (¡Trabajador!) Camperol! = ¡Campesino! Unitat per la Victoria! = ¡Unidad por la victoria!

Forum: Grammar March 04, 2024, 02:13 PM

Replies: 3 La tienda mi raya Views: 3,196 Posted By Rusty Sixteen Tons, first recorded in English by Merle... Sixteen Tons, first recorded in English by Merle Travis in 1946, was made more popular by Tennessee Ernie Ford in 1955. After several other English remakes (now called "covers"), Alberto Vázquez...

Forum: Vocabulary February 11, 2024, 03:00 PM

Replies: 1 Translate the phrase: "Present tense" Views: 4,655 Posted By Rusty Any of these can be used, depending on the... Any of these can be used, depending on the audience: El tiempo presente El presente simple El presente simple de indicativo

Forum: Grammar January 19, 2024, 03:14 PM

Replies: 2 Alcance or Alcanza Views: 3,670 Posted By Rusty I would use the subjunctive here, since you're... I would use the subjunctive here, since you're talking about an event happening in the future. If you meant, "The first to reach the top will be the winner, and the one attaining the least height...

Forum: Translations January 17, 2024, 08:26 AM

Replies: 1 Use of “Después” in this sentence Views: 8,101 Posted By Rusty Here 'después' can be translated as 'then', and... Here 'después' can be translated as 'then', and it wouldn't be unusual to see it written «para después lanzarse», if that would have made more sense to you. But it is OK as written. It could also...

Forum: Grammar December 26, 2023, 08:24 PM

Replies: 1 The use of 'te' here Views: 2,997 Posted By Rusty «No te quiero provocar» and «No quiero... «No te quiero provocar» and «No quiero provocarte» mean the same thing, and can be used interchangeably. The only difference is the position of the pronoun. 'Te' is the pronoun in your sentences....

Forum: Vocabulary December 25, 2023, 06:12 AM

Replies: 2 "parecer que" Views: 3,644 Posted By Rusty The Spanish infinitive doubles as the equivalent... The Spanish infinitive doubles as the equivalent of the English gerund, our words that end in -ing, but always act as nouns. In this sense, "seeming to console him greatly" would be a translation of...

Forum: Grammar December 22, 2023, 02:14 PM

Replies: 3 Why subjunctive in this sentence Views: 3,886 Posted By Rusty Since this is an opinion, the mood is... Since this is an opinion, the mood is subjunctive. It doesn't matter that it's negative. If this weren't an opinion, the indicative mood would be used instead.

Forum: Idioms & Sayings December 22, 2023, 01:57 PM

Replies: 2 Suggestion for a word to cheer with Views: 7,213 Posted By Rusty We're not a translation site, but words like Yay!... We're not a translation site, but words like Yay! are interjections that can vary from country to country, and may not be equally understood by all people in the same country. I suggest you not try...

Forum: Vocabulary December 20, 2023, 03:34 AM

Replies: 1 Lavar or Lavarnos Views: 3,509 Posted By Rusty When the action reflects back to the subject, the... When the action reflects back to the subject, the reflexive pronoun is necessary. Tenemos que lavarnos las manos. = We have to wash our hands. Even though the definite article 'las' appears...

Forum: Grammar December 19, 2023, 05:37 PM

Replies: 6 Derógese Views: 3,949 Posted By Rusty derogar = repeal (abolish, annul, overturn) ... derogar = repeal (abolish, annul, overturn) «derogue» is the command form (and the present subjunctive form). There is no pronominal form of this verb. You can find the command «deróguese»...

Forum: Vocabulary December 11, 2023, 05:18 PM

Replies: 1 "se las ingeniaba" Views: 2,765 Posted By Rusty What you're seeing here is «ingeniárselas para»,... What you're seeing here is «ingeniárselas para», which is a verbal locution. The reflexive pronoun 'se' will change to match the subject (Pascal). Both the reflexive pronoun and the 'las' (static -...

Forum: Grammar December 06, 2023, 12:46 PM

Replies: 5 Pasenle Views: 3,220 Posted By Rusty Pásenle. It means 'come (on) in', 'go... Pásenle. It means 'come (on) in', 'go ahead', or something similar. This is a third person plural imperative form of the verb pasar, with a suffixed pronoun (as is usually the case in the...

Forum: Grammar December 04, 2023, 11:08 AM

Replies: 6 Aprovecha mañana Views: 3,342 Posted By Rusty This is a saying that most likely originated in... This is a saying that most likely originated in Colombia. Nowadays, it means "a long time ago." Originally, it referenced a specific event that occurred in Bogotá, el 9 de marzo de 1687...

Forum: Vocabulary December 03, 2023, 05:40 PM

Replies: 1 "cara de circunstancia"? Views: 2,319 Posted By Rusty This seems to describe the face we often get when... This seems to describe the face we often get when facing something unexpected (waylaid by something horrid or awful). I think it covers the meanings of 'in the face of reality," "in the face of...

Forum: Vocabulary November 15, 2023, 11:20 PM

Replies: 1 "de cuclillas"? Views: 2,069 Posted By Rusty Squatting (basically sitting or crouching on... Squatting (basically sitting or crouching on one's heels) is the term you're looking for. The person fell into a squat (a squatting position) on the floor.

Forum: Idioms & Sayings November 14, 2023, 09:01 PM

Replies: 3 Tempestad vs. Tormenta Views: 7,258 Posted By Rusty https://dle.rae.es/tormenta --- TORMENTA ... https://dle.rae.es/tormenta --- TORMENTA Del lat. tormenta 'tormentos', pl. de tormentum. 1. f. Perturbación atmosférica violenta acompañada de aparato eléctrico y viento fuerte, lluvia, nieve o...

Forum: Translations November 10, 2023, 08:24 PM

Replies: 2 Paladinescas Views: 6,641 Posted By Rusty What you've written is an adjective in plural... What you've written is an adjective in plural form. Paladinesque (and perhaps other spellings) would be the British English equivalent. The adjective means something along the lines of 'with the...

Forum: Vocabulary November 04, 2023, 05:55 AM

Replies: 3 "corría por parte" Views: 3,685 Posted By Rusty In a similar vein, the phrase can be translated... In a similar vein, the phrase can be translated as "was responsible for" («era responsabilidad»).

Forum: Vocabulary October 31, 2023, 12:57 AM

Replies: 1 "la infancia de la razón" Views: 2,208 Posted By Rusty It's the difference in meaning between "one of... It's the difference in meaning between "one of those (memories) that are lost in the infancy of reason" and "... are lost in childhood." The way I see it, the two don't convey the exact same idea.

Forum: Translations October 27, 2023, 10:04 PM

Replies: 1 "de qué pie cojeaba su tío" Views: 5,177 Posted By Rusty Sí, saber sus debilidades. Sí, saber sus debilidades.

Forum: Vocabulary October 07, 2023, 05:34 AM

Replies: 5 Does hielera mean refrigerator in some parts of Mexico? Views: 4,267 Posted By Rusty Una hielera can have several translations.... Una hielera can have several translations. Mostly, it's any container that holds ice cubes, with the understanding that the container is portable. hielera = cubitera ice bucket ice cooler ice...

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