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The English Word of the Day: To Understand

The English Word of the Day: To Understand

10
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to understand

(verb) entender, comprender


Estamos buscando un corrector oficial de las frases en español para este hilo, así que si estás interesado, por favor envia un MP a rac1 o a mí.

Hay muchos hablantes nativos de inglés aquí, entonces la mayoría de ellos puede ofrecer sugerencias a las frases en inglés. Voy a ayudar tanto como pueda, por supuesto.

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  • Respeta las reglas de SpanishDict.
  • ¡Disfruta el juego y mantén siempre en mente que todos nosotros estamos aquí para aprender!

We are looking for an official corrector of the Spanish sentences for this thread, so if you are interested, please send a PM to either rac1 or me.
As there are lots of native English speakers here, most of them can offer suggestions to the English sentences. I shall try to help as much as I can too, of course.

Here are the rules of the game:

  • Use the word in an English sentence and add the Spanish translation of that sentence. Try to use the word in an original way. Use your own words!
  • Vote for the sentences that you like most.
  • Write sentences of at least 5 words, but don't write paragraphs of 4 sentences or more.
  • Correct your sentences according to the suggestions of the corrector.
  • The winner will be chosen based upon the correct use of the word as well as the number of votes.
  • Respect the rules of SpanishDict.
  • Enjoy the game and always keep in mind that all of us are here to learn.

Mi frase/my sentence:

The cultural centre for Spanish speaking people here in Amsterdam says on its website: "People are different from each other in all sorts of ways, and that should not be an obstacle to understanding each other. Only rigidity, egocentrism, ethnocentrism, and lack of acceptance capacity prevent different people from understanding each other."

El centro cultural para hispanohablantes aquí en Amsterdam dice en su sitio de web: "Las personas son diferentes entre sí en todo tipo de aspectos, y eso no debe ser un impedimento para entenderse. Sólo la rigidez, el egocentrismo, el etnocentrismo, y la falta capacidad de aceptación impiden que personas diferentes puedan comprenderse."

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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 18, 2013
edited by mcl020
posted by mcl020
Gracias - gohern, Feb 11, 2013
De nada, gohern ;-) - mcl020, Feb 11, 2013
Gracias de nuevo, amiga. - RichSean1725, Feb 11, 2013
Thanks, RichSean ;-) - mcl020, Feb 11, 2013

17 Answers

7
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No es por falta de información que no entendemos como funciona el mundo hoy en día.

It's not for lack of information that we don't understand how the world works nowadays.

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updated Feb 18, 2013
edited by annierats
posted by annierats
Thanks for the lead mi amor. - ray76, Feb 11, 2013
No, all the info is accessible for everybody ;-) - mcl020, Feb 11, 2013
Good one! - rogspax, Feb 11, 2013
Lol xD - cheskasullivan, Feb 11, 2013
Oh the irony of it all. jeje - rac1, Feb 11, 2013
Thank you, my friends. - annierats, Feb 18, 2013
7
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Quizás demasiado información es por eso no entendemos

las cosas simples de la vida.

Perhaps too much information is why we do not

understand the simple things in life.

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updated Feb 12, 2013
edited by ray76
posted by ray76
Great bike trail! Where is it? - gohern, Feb 11, 2013
I'm on my way when I arrive I will let you know. - ray76, Feb 11, 2013
I'm surprised he could keep his eyes on the trail. - JoyceM, Feb 11, 2013
Maybe she is wearing a shirt with only a cord in the neck ... - mcl020, Feb 11, 2013
Needs to go to Specsavers, clearly. - annierats, Feb 11, 2013
You got to love nature. - RichSean1725, Feb 11, 2013
That's it, Rich, that'w what life is all about. - annierats, Feb 11, 2013
Why is she bothering to wear anything at all? - rac1, Feb 11, 2013
I agree, Rac! :)) - Noetol, Feb 11, 2013
The smile on his face says it all! - pmikan-pam, Feb 11, 2013
Agree with you Rac. It´s a shame. - rogspax, Feb 12, 2013
Quizás debido a la demasiada información es que no entendemos las cosas simples de la vida. - luisssito, Feb 12, 2013
6
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I don't understand why you left me without any explanation.

No entiendo por qué me dejaste sin ninguna explicación.

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updated Feb 13, 2013
posted by cheskasullivan
Good one, Chessssy ;-) - mcl020, Feb 11, 2013
Thank ya, Mc! :) - cheskasullivan, Feb 11, 2013
Men! - annierats, Feb 11, 2013
Good one and true. :) - rac1, Feb 11, 2013
As I always told my daughter when thiswould happen in her life .....Good Ridence! - gohern, Feb 11, 2013
V E R Y good one. Must remember it. - rogspax, Feb 12, 2013
Thank you everyone! :) - cheskasullivan, Feb 13, 2013
6
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I don't understand!

¡No entiendo!

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updated Feb 11, 2013
posted by rac1
Hahahahahahahahhahaha - mcl020, Feb 11, 2013
Disturbing Dog. - rogspax, Feb 11, 2013
Creeeepy!o_O - cheskasullivan, Feb 11, 2013
I feel too uneasy to vote for you, doggie. - annierats, Feb 11, 2013
Lol - rac1, Feb 11, 2013
5
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Hay algunos misterios del universo que nunca podemos entender. There are some mysteries in the universe that we may never understand. enter image description here

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updated Feb 12, 2013
posted by RichSean1725
We women refuse to be put into formulas or rules ;-) - mcl020, Feb 11, 2013
Yeah, you're right. - rac1, Feb 11, 2013
And, even if they did, I fear math is just not that advanced yet. ;) - rogspax, Feb 12, 2013
: ) - RichSean1725, Feb 12, 2013
5
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Una manera de entender mejor a una cultura es aprender su idioma.

One way to understand a culture better is to learn their language.

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(Photo from the World Company Blog)

updated Feb 11, 2013
posted by PumpkinCalabaza
Yes, you are right! - mcl020, Feb 11, 2013
De acuerdo. :D - cheskasullivan, Feb 11, 2013
I agree with that.. - rac1, Feb 11, 2013
4
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Me di cuenta que no comprendía las mujeres cuando mi regalo del aniversario fue rechazado.

I realized that I did not understand women when my anniversary gift was rejected.

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updated Feb 12, 2013
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
Has he been living on another planet? - rac1, Feb 11, 2013
She keeps her composure remarkably well ;-))) - mcl020, Feb 11, 2013
I am not jealous! - pmikan-pam, Feb 11, 2013
He´s lucky all the broom is still visible. And yes, you´d have to think probably an alien. - rogspax, Feb 12, 2013
4
votes

For me the hardest thing to understand is income tax. Para mí la cosa más diffcil de comprender es al impuesto sobre la renta.

updated Feb 12, 2013
posted by pmikan-pam
My problem is understanding why I pay so much tax. - rac1, Feb 11, 2013
Me too amiga! - pmikan-pam, Feb 11, 2013
Bleeegh, what a horrible sentence ;-))) - mcl020, Feb 11, 2013
I know, I hesitated using it, but it was all that came to my mind! :-( - pmikan-pam, Feb 11, 2013
It's easy. Just find out how much you make, and ten give it to the government! :)) - Noetol, Feb 11, 2013
Gracias Noetol, that makes me feel better :-) - pmikan-pam, Feb 11, 2013
4
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No matter how much we understand, there is always more that we don´t.

No importa tanto entendemos, siempre hay aún más que no,

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updated Feb 12, 2013
edited by cheskasullivan
posted by rogspax
So true, amigo. - RichSean1725, Feb 11, 2013
I tried to make your picture visible, but didn't succeed ;-( - mcl020, Feb 11, 2013
And you're right! - mcl020, Feb 11, 2013
I am not sure what numbers I'm seeing. Are they 7-7-7? Fixed your photo. :) - cheskasullivan, Feb 11, 2013
That's what I see too, Cheska. - rac1, Feb 11, 2013
Thanks for fixing the photo. One day, maybe I´ll get smart and just give up on mobile posts. Too many mistakes futzing around on the little screen. - rogspax, Feb 12, 2013
No importa qué tanto entendamos, lo que ignoramos siempre es mayor. - luisssito, Feb 12, 2013
3
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A menudo puedo entender español cuando lo leo, pero deseo poder entenderlo mejor cuando escucho hablar a la gente.

I can often understand Spanish when I read it, but I wish I could understand it better when I hear people speak it.

updated Feb 13, 2013
edited by GraceM
posted by GraceM
Me too, Grace...That's one of my biggest difficulties. - rac1, Feb 12, 2013
Same here. - mcl020, Feb 12, 2013
... cuando escucho hablar a la gente. - -cae-, Feb 12, 2013
3
votes

"To understand your parents' love you must raise children yourself."(Chinese proverb).

Para comprender el amor de los padres es necesario criar los hijos a ti mismo.

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updated Feb 12, 2013
edited by shish75
posted by shish75
That is so true, amigo. - rac1, Feb 11, 2013
Extremely cute ;-))) - mcl020, Feb 12, 2013
3
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Understanding God is like standing under an umbrella of love.

Entender a Dios es como estar de pie debajo de un paragüas de amor.

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updated Feb 12, 2013
edited by JoyceM
posted by JoyceM
Yes, I like that, Joyce. - rac1, Feb 11, 2013
Beautiful picture ;-) - mcl020, Feb 11, 2013
His perfect covering! :-) - pmikan-pam, Feb 11, 2013
Entender a ... - luisssito, Feb 12, 2013
3
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Escuchar es clave para entender.

Listening is key to understanding.

updated Feb 11, 2013
posted by gohern
the key. And yet another great sentence, gohern ;-) - mcl020, Feb 11, 2013
Gracias - gohern, Feb 11, 2013
2
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I heard you but I didn't understand.

Te escuché pero no lo entendí.

updated Feb 12, 2013
posted by mstivers
And that is not due to the hair color ;-)))))) - mcl020, Feb 12, 2013
1
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I believe our future depends powerfully on how well we understand this Cosmos in which we float like a mote of dust in the morning sky. -Carl Sagan

Creo que nuestra futura depende profundamente de lo bien que entendamos este Cosmos en lo que flotamos como una mota de polvo en el cielo del alba.

updated Feb 12, 2013
edited by MyHeadAboveWater
posted by MyHeadAboveWater
What a superquote!! - mcl020, Feb 12, 2013