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The English Word of the Day: Dream

9
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dream

(noun) el sueño


to dream

(verb) soñar


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Mi frase/my sentence:

Though he was still small, he was already dreaming big dreams.

Aunque era todavía pequeño, ya estaba soñando sueños grandes.

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¿Has visto todas las contribuciones en 'The Word of the Day' de ayer? Todos los jugadores merecen tu atención (y votos).

Did you see all the entries of yesterday's Word of the Day? All players deserve your attention (and votes).

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updated Feb 7, 2013
edited by mcl020
posted by mcl020
I really must have spent over an hour looking for this picture, so I hope you all like it ; - ) - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
¡Es magnífico! - Jubilado, Feb 6, 2013
Pfffff, thanks Jubilado, that makes up for that hour I actually needed to spend on sth else ;-)))) - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
Cool picture, MC! - rac1, Feb 6, 2013
Thanx amiga ;-)))) - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
Good one. Glad to learn I´m not the only one who does that. Good pic and worth it though, so thanks. - rogspax, Feb 6, 2013
head in the clouds...very nice mc. - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
'head in the clouds' ... hmmm .... I (have) hear(d) that all too often ;-))))) - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
Thank you both and all others - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013

17 Answers

5
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I dream I can fly but I always have to be aware of the electrical lines.

Sueño puedo volar pero siempre tengo que ser consciente de las líneas eléctricas.

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updated Feb 7, 2013
posted by Ranman
How was your vacation? - pmikan-pam, Feb 6, 2013
Best wishes for a safe flight amigo! - pmikan-pam, Feb 6, 2013
Only the electrical lines??? There are more dangers! - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
He can "rise above" the electrical lines. - rac1, Feb 6, 2013
jaja...the nuoc mia was fermented too long! - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
Vietnam was nice but I like Mexico better. I will be there this Monday.: ))) - Ranman, Feb 6, 2013
Thanks guys: ) I'm trying Rac; ) - Ranman, Feb 6, 2013
I have similar dreams ' just "flap" my arms and up I go. :) - ian-hill, Feb 7, 2013
Any pics from Vietnam, enjoy Mexico - pmikan-pam, Feb 7, 2013
5
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Anoche estaba soñando sobre nada o nadie. Estos momentos fueron muy preciosos para mí porque en cuanto abro los ojos mi mente empieza trabajar.

Last night I was dreaming about nothing or anyone. Those momentes were very precious for me because as soon as I open my eyes my mind starts working.

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updated Feb 7, 2013
edited by Aranjuez12
posted by Aranjuez12
I try to do that once a day: ) - Ranman, Feb 6, 2013
You need to find your zen Aran :-) - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
No tengo el Zen, tengo un poquito de autismo y por eso mi mente está trabajando cada momento del día. - Aranjuez12, Feb 6, 2013
But at least you had your mind had a little rest last night ;-) - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
Aran, try putting something with the scent of roses in your room. I promise you it is very calming for many with active minds.. - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
mmmm sleep like a rose would give it extra meaning - Aranjuez12, Feb 6, 2013
Lovely picture Aran - pmikan-pam, Feb 7, 2013
5
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I will never stop having dreams, even if I live to be 100 years old. Yo nunca deje de tener sueños aún si yo vivo hasta los 100 años

updated Feb 7, 2013
posted by pmikan-pam
Good one! - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
Verdad! bien hecho - Aranjuez12, Feb 6, 2013
Muchas gracias Aran me amigo! - pmikan-pam, Feb 6, 2013
Muchas gracias amiga! - pmikan-pam, Feb 6, 2013
I'm with you pam. :-) - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
Thanks amiga, without dreams I would die! - pmikan-pam, Feb 6, 2013
Good one, Pam! - rac1, Feb 6, 2013
Many thanks Annie - pmikan-pam, Feb 7, 2013
5
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When young, you must dream. When old, you need to inspire those who dream.

Cuando joven, hay que soñar. Cuando viejo, necesitas inspirar a los que sueñan.

updated Feb 7, 2013
posted by Jubilado
Oooooooooooo, beautiful!!! Though I hope none of us ever have to give up on dreaming our own dreams too. - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
I think you should add 'dream and' between 'to' and 'inspire'. :-) - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
I appreciate the comments. Right now my dream is to serve. So I still have them! - Jubilado, Feb 7, 2013
Great comment and moreover great attitude, Jubilado ;-) - mcl020, Feb 7, 2013
5
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Sometimes dreams come true.

A veces los sueños se hacen realidad.

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updated Feb 7, 2013
edited by mcl020
posted by rac1
Your picture wouldn't show, so I took it from another source. - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
Yes! - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
I love it when dat happens! Hola amiga - pmikan-pam, Feb 6, 2013
Pammie, you love gaining weight (yesterday), losing one of your shoes, ..... hahahahaha, you're funny ;-))) - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
Gracias MC - pmikan-pam, Feb 6, 2013
They do too, and everything that happens always happens for the best. Sometimes it takes a while to realize that when things are going wrong. - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
Thanks, ya'll...jeje - rac1, Feb 6, 2013
nice pic - Rey_Mysterio, Feb 6, 2013
Gracias amigo! - rac1, Feb 7, 2013
B T W, thanks MC..: ) - rac1, Feb 7, 2013
4
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How do you say dream on? Tengo sueño. Anoche soñé con los angelitos

updated Feb 7, 2013
edited by Rey_Mysterio
posted by Rey_Mysterio
Sigue o siga soñando? - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
You keep playing your own version of the game, Rey ;-)))) But I love the angelitos-phrase!!!! - mcl020, Feb 7, 2013
lol - Rey_Mysterio, Feb 7, 2013
4
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Cuando era niña, muchas veces soñaba que estaba peleando con un oso.

When I was a child, many times I dreamed that I was fighting with a bear.

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updated Feb 7, 2013
posted by GraceM
That's interesting, did you always wake up in the middle of it? - rac1, Feb 7, 2013
Reminds me of a Dutch expression: "encountering bears underway" (obstacles, problems) .... but hopefully you had 'fun fights' or an oversized oso de peluche ??? - mcl020, Feb 7, 2013
They are so cute! - JoyceM, Feb 7, 2013
4
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He is a real dreamboat.

El es un verdadero barco de sueños.

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updated Feb 7, 2013
posted by JoyceM
Reminds me of a show my sister told me about, Dr. Killdare. lol - rac1, Feb 7, 2013
¡Ella es guapa también! - mstivers, Feb 7, 2013
Hahahaha .... those gossiping nurses in the background ;-) - mcl020, Feb 7, 2013
4
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Cuando era niño, soñaba que sería piloto. Perdí este sueño por unos años, pero eventualmente realicé ese deseo.

When I was a child, I used to dream that I would be a pilot. I lost that dream for years, but eventually I realized that wish.

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updated Feb 7, 2013
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
Fantastic! - pmikan-pam, Feb 6, 2013
Great sentence!!!! You must have seen a lot of clouds ;-))) Or do you have to keep your eyes fixed on the control panel all the time? - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
What you might run into is outside the airplane, so you want to look outside, weather permitting. - Noetol, Feb 6, 2013
Hi Noetol. I'm glad you got to do what you loved. @mc...Another one with his head in the clouds mc! There are a lot of us. - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
4
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Dream Dream soñar soñar

updated Feb 6, 2013
edited by lagartijaverde
posted by lagartijaverde
A very optimistic song, and definitely about a wish made by the heart ;-) - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
Cool to see you around here, as I have seen your nick in the 'dusty archives' of SD ;-))))) - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
Hahahahahaha .... the song is also very funny: "only problem is --- I'm dreaming my liiiife awayy" - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
I think I saw an old post that you were moving to Spain. Did you and do you love it? - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
@Margherite. Yes I live on the island of Menorca now & I LOVE it :-) - lagartijaverde, Feb 6, 2013
4
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Chuck Norris' mother lives in a very posh condominium complex in Costa Rica called 'The Dreams'.

La mamá de Chuck Norris vive en un complejo elegante de condominios en costa rica llamado 'Los Sueños.'

chuck norris' mum

updated Feb 6, 2013
posted by 0095ca4c
I seen him filming one time in downtown Ft. Worth; ) - Ranman, Feb 6, 2013
Awesome...did he look as tough as he is portrayed? - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
He is very short and his twin brother was there to do his stunts: ) - Ranman, Feb 6, 2013
Danny de Vito???? (he does stunts as well?) - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
I had no idea he didn't do his own stunts. From a very good source, I have heard that he is very 'down to earth'. - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
chuck norris is very down to earth? is it true that his mom lives in costa rica? - Rey_Mysterio, Feb 6, 2013
Hi Rey, I've never seen her there, but that is where I was told she lived...at Los Sueños. He visits her there. I got to know his driver who gave me the grand tour. That place is very impressive. It's run by the Mariott chain. - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
4
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Uno de mis grupos favoritos mexicanos se llama ¨Hello Seahorse¨

La cantante, Denise Gutiérrez, tiene una cualidad de voz sutil y soñadora.

One of my favorite Mexican groups is called ¨Hello Seahorse¨¨ The singer, Denise Gutiérrez, has an ethereal, dreamy voice quality.

Hello Seahorse Wiki

Música

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updated Feb 6, 2013
edited by rogspax
posted by rogspax
Indeed, I checked it out, thanks for sharing! - pmikan-pam, Feb 6, 2013
I listened to it too, reminds me of Cocteau Twins, Dead can Dance, .... less experimental, but definitely a good, strong voice! - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
Glad you enjoyed it. She also sat in with Zóe when they did one of those Rock-Band teams with Orchestra DVD concert gigs. - rogspax, Feb 6, 2013
Thanks, I don't know her but I will go and listen. - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
4
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Dreams are a wish your heart makes - Cinderella.

Los sueños son un deseo de su corazón hace.

updated Feb 6, 2013
posted by PeterRS
Yes, sometimes they are. Other times they help you come to terms with what has happened. - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
And sometimes you can't figure them out. Last week I went to the yacht races in Bermuda with Simon Cowell and friends and for the life of me I couldn't figure out why yachts and why him. It was totally out of the blue and very weird. - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
No one can argue with Cinderella! - PeterRS, Feb 6, 2013
4
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Nunca deje de soñar, no es importante cuántos años tienes.

Never stop dreaming, It is not important how old you are.

updated Feb 6, 2013
edited by gohern
posted by gohern
I believe that! :-) - pmikan-pam, Feb 6, 2013
Gracias!! - mcl020, Feb 6, 2013
Agreed. Everyone should hope and dream, without it, we won't see a future. - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2013
3
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"Dream as if you'll live forever live as if you'll die today"(James Dean).

Sueño como si vivirá para siempre , vivie como si te vas a morir hoy. enter image description here

updated Feb 7, 2013
posted by shish75
Hi shish - ian-hill, Feb 7, 2013
The girl is spoiling a beautiful picture somewhat ;-))) Great sentence! - mcl020, Feb 7, 2013
:) - ian-hill, Feb 7, 2013
Excellent and so true! - pmikan-pam, Feb 7, 2013
Thanks Ian & Mc & Pam !:). - shish75, Feb 7, 2013