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| 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. =========================================================== 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? =========================================================== 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? =========================================================== 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. =========================================================== 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. =========================================================== 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. =========================================================== 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. =========================================================== 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. =========================================================== Spanish: Entonces English: then Example Phrase Using Today's Word: Spanish: Entonces pida algunas recomendaciones. English: Then ask for some recommendations. =========================================================== French: lentement English: slowly Example Phrase Using Today's Word: French: Pouvez-vous parler plus lentement? English: Can you speak more slowly? ]=========================================================== Portuguese: lindo English: beautiful Example Phrase Using Today's Word: Portuguese: O seu jardim � lindo. English: Your garden is beautiful. =========================================================== 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. =========================================================== Spanish: familia English: family Example Phrase Using Today's Word: Spanish: �C�mo est� tu familia? English: How is your family? =========================================================== 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. =========================================================== 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. =========================================================== Portuguese: melhor English: better Example Phrase Using Today's Word: Portuguese: Sente-se melhor? English: Are you feeling better? =========================================================== 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�. =========================================================== 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. =========================================================== 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. =========================================================== 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. =========================================================== 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�. =========================================================== 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. =========================================================== 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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