Yogyakarta, Wednesday, 7 March 2001
A summary of English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese sentences sent to me by Word of the Day - Transparent.com
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NOTES FROM WORD OF THE DAY - TRANSPARENT.COM

(Le 20 janvier 2001)

Spanish: cartera

English: wallet

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Spanish: Se me ha perdido la cartera con todos mis cheques de viajero.

English: I have lost my wallet with all my Travelers Checks. ===========================================================

French: fille

English: daughter

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

French: Je vous pr�sente Charles, mon mari, ma fille Christine et mon filsMichel.

English: This is my husband, Charles, my daughter Christine and my son Michel. ===========================================================

Portuguese: encontrar

English: to find

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Portuguese: � f�cil encontrar bons restaurantes.

English: The fine restaurants are easy to find.
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Palabra del d�a en ingl�s para los hispanohablantes

Ingl�s: find

Espa�ol: encontrar

Ejemplo que utiliza la palabra del d�a:

Ingl�s: Where can I find a nice caf� that serves light meals?

Espa�ol: �D�nde puedo encontrar un buen caf� que sirva comidas ligeras?

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Spanish: comidas

English: meals

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Spanish: El hotel sirve comidas excelentes y hay varios caf�s en el �rea.

English: The hotel serves excellent meals, and there are several cafes in thearea. ===========================================================

French: fils

English: son

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

French: Je vous pr�sente Charles, mon mari, ma fille Christine et mon filsMichel.

English: This is my husband, Charles, my daughter Christine and my son Michel. ===========================================================

Portuguese: freq�entemente

English: frequently

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Portuguese: No Brasil, por exemplo, o nome pr�prio � usado bastantefreq�entemente,

English: In Brazil, for example, first names are used quite frequently, ===========================================================

Palabra del d�a en ingl�s para los hispanohablantes

Ingl�s: glass

Espa�ol: vaso

Ejemplo que utiliza la palabra del d�a:

Ingl�s: May I have another glass? May I have another napkin?

Espa�ol: �Me puede traer otro vaso? �Me puede traer otra servilleta?

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Spanish: con

English: with

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Spanish: Se me ha perdido la cartera con todos mis cheques de viajero.

English: I have lost my wallet with all my Travelers Checks. ===========================================================

French: fran�ais

English: French

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

French: �a me rend nerveuse de parler fran�ais.

English: I get nervous when I speak French.
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Portuguese: importante

English: important

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Portuguese: T�o importante como perguntar por dire��es ou que horas s�o � ahabilidade de ouvir e entender a resposta.

English: Just as important as asking for the directions or for the time is theability to hear and understand the answer. ===========================================================

Palabra del d�a en ingl�s para los hispanohablantes

Ingl�s: hand

Espa�ol: mano

Ejemplo que utiliza la palabra del d�a:

Ingl�s: All you have to do is hold up your hand and call "taxi", whistle, orwave.

Espa�ol: Lo �nico que se debe hacer es levantar la mano y gritar "taxi", silbar,o hacer se�as con la mano.

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Spanish: desayuno

English: breakfast

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Spanish: Se incluyen el tel�fono y la televisi�n as� como el desayuno en latarifa de la habitaci�n.

English: Phone and television are in the room and breakfast is also included. ===========================================================

French: heureux

English: happy

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

French: Je suis tr�s heureux de vous rencontrer.

English: I am very glad to meet you.
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Portuguese: ingl�s

English: English

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Portuguese: Fala ingl�s?

English: Do you speak English

Palabra del d�a en ingl�s para los hispanohablantes

Ingl�s: husband

Espa�ol: esposo

Ejemplo que utiliza la palabra del d�a:

Ingl�s: This is my husband, Carlos, my daughter, Cristina, and my son, Miguel.

Espa�ol: Este es mi esposo, Carlos, mi hija Cristina y mi hijo Miguel.

Spanish: dinero

English: money

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Spanish: Es f�cil dar demasiada propina si se tiene dificultad en contar eldinero extranjero.

English: It is easy to over-tip if you are having trouble counting the foreignmoney. ===========================================================

French: Je

English: I

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

French: Excusez-moi. Je suis d�sol�(e).

English: Excuse me. I am sorry.
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Portuguese: investigar

English: to investigate

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Portuguese: � importante investigar os costumes de cada pa�s antes decumprimentar pessoas estrangeiras.

English: It is very important to research the customs and practices before greeting someone in a foreign country. ===========================================================

Palabra del d�a en ingl�s para los hispanohablantes

Ingl�s: know

Espa�ol: saber

Ejemplo que utiliza la palabra del d�a:

Ingl�s: It is very important to know how to ask for directions in anotherlanguage.

Espa�ol: Es muy importante saber preguntar las direcciones en otra lengua.

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Spanish: Entonces

English: then

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Spanish: Entonces pida algunas recomendaciones.

English: Then ask for some recommendations.
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French: lentement

English: slowly

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

French: Pouvez-vous parler plus lentement?

English: Can you speak more slowly?
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Portuguese: lindo

English: beautiful

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Portuguese: O seu jardim � lindo.

English: Your garden is beautiful.
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Palabra del d�a en ingl�s para los hispanohablantes

Ingl�s: language

Espa�ol: lengua

Ejemplo que utiliza la palabra del d�a:

Ingl�s: The beginner will find that self-confidence and a sense of humor will bethe best approach to speaking another language.

Espa�ol: El principiante se dar� cuenta de que confiarse en su habilidad y en susentido del humor ser� el mejor sistema de hablar en otra lengua.

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Spanish: familia

English: family

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Spanish: �C�mo est� tu familia?

English: How is your family?

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French: main

English: hand

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

French: Il suffit de lever la main en disant "taxi", de siffler ou de faire unsigne de venir avec la main.

English: All you have to do is hold up your hand and call "taxi," whistle, or wave. ===========================================================

Portuguese: mal

English: ill

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Portuguese: Tenho estado mal.

English: I have been illl.
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Palabra del d�a en ingl�s para los hispanohablantes

Ingl�s: leave

Espa�ol: salir

Ejemplo que utiliza la palabra del d�a:

Ingl�s: Would you be willing to leave on two days' notice?

Espa�ol: �Estar�a dispuesto a salir con dos d�as de plazo?

Spanish: hacer

English: do

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Spanish: Lo �nico que se debe hacer es levantar la mano y gritar "taxi", silbar,o hacer se�as con la mano.

English: All you have to do is hold up your hand and call "taxi", whistle, orwave. ===========================================================

French: maintenant

English: now

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

French: Je vais mieux maintenant.

English: I am feeling better now.
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Portuguese: melhor

English: better

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Portuguese: Sente-se melhor?

English: Are you feeling better?
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Palabra del d�a en ingl�s para los hispanohablantes

Ingl�s: loudspeaker

Espa�ol: altavoz

Ejemplo que utiliza la palabra del d�a:

Ingl�s: Yes, please put it on the loudspeaker. Oh, there he is.

Espa�ol: S�, haga el favor de anunciarlo por el altavoz. Ay, all� est�.

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Spanish: hielo

English: ice

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Spanish: �Por favor puede traernos un poco de hielo y una botella de vino?

English: Can you please bring us some ice and a bottle of wine. ===========================================================

French: mari

English: husband

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

French: Je crois que mon mari a eu une crise cardiaque.

English: I think my husband has had a heart attack. ===========================================================

Portuguese: muito

English: much

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Portuguese: Falaram-me muito de voc�.

English: I've heard so much about you.
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Palabra del d�a en ingl�s para los hispanohablantes

Ingl�s: mistakes

Espa�ol: errores

Ejemplo que utiliza la palabra del d�a:

Ingl�s: By making mistakes, you will learn.

Espa�ol: Se aprende cometiendo errores.

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Spanish: hija

English: daughter

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Spanish: Este es mi esposo, Carlos, mi hija Cristina y mi hijo Miguel.

English: This is my husband, Carlos, my daughter Cristina and my son Michael. ===========================================================

French: merci

English: thank you

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

French: Je vais bien, merci.

English: I'm fine, thank you.
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Portuguese: nervoso

English: nervous

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Portuguese: Fico nervoso quando falo portugu�s.

English: I get nervous when I speak Portuguese. ===========================================================

Palabra del d�a en ingl�s para los hispanohablantes

Ingl�s: moment

Espa�ol: momento

Ejemplo que utiliza la palabra del d�a:

Ingl�s: He was here just a moment ago.

Espa�ol: Hace s�lo un momento que estaba aqu�.

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Spanish: horario

English: schedule

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Spanish: Estos horarios var�an de ciudad a ciudad y seg�n sea el horario deverano.

English: These hours vary from city to city and follow a summer schedule. ===========================================================

French: monnaie

English: change

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

French: Souvent les chauffeurs de taxi n'ont pas la monnaie sur un gros billet.

English: Cab drivers often do not have change for a large bill. ===========================================================

Portuguese: noite

English: evening

Example Phrase Using Today's Word:

Portuguese: Boa noite.

English: Good night.
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Palabra del d�a en ingl�s para los hispanohablantes

Ingl�s: motels

Espa�ol: moteles

Ejemplo que utiliza la palabra del d�a:

Ingl�s: Very good accommodations can also be found in motels along the highway.

Espa�ol: Tambi�n se puede encontrar muy buen alojamiento en los moteles junto alas autopistas.

Please enjoy your reading. Good luck !!!


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