The English Word of the Day: Mind

Question

mind

(noun) la mente

(modifier) mind-reader: adividanor de pensamientos; mind-game: juego psicológico

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My sincere thanks go out to Mariana for helping us out with the Spanish as often as she can.

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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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• ¡Disfruta el juego y mantén siempre en mente que todos nosotros estamos aquí para aprender!

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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.

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Mi frase/my sentence:

Before we heard the sound of breaking glass, we had heard our frustrated colleague cry out "This computer has a mind of it's own!"

Antes de oír el sonido de cristales rompiéndose, habíamos escuchado a nuestro colega frustrado gritar: '¡Este ordenador tiene mente propia!'

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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).

Good one! "Antes de oímos.." - --Mariana--, Mar 12, 2013

Thanks, Mariana ;-) - mcl020, Mar 12, 2013

"Antes de oír... " or "Antes de que oyéramos el sonido de cristales rompiéndose/quebrándose, habíamos escuchado a nuestro colega gritar: este ordenador/computador tiene mente propia" - diagonx, Mar 12, 2013

Pfff .... diagonx, thanks for your total reconstruction ;-)))) - mcl020, Mar 12, 2013

Con gusto. - diagonx, Mar 13, 2013

Thank you for another fine post mate. - ray76, Mar 13, 2013

Answer 1

"Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter."

"La edad es una cuestión de 'mente sobre la materia'. Si no te importa, no importa."

~Mark Twain

He doesn't seem to mind a bit! :)) - Noetol, Mar 12, 2013

It doesn't do any good to worry about it, it is going to happen hopefully! - pmikan-pam, Mar 12, 2013

Yes, and the alternative is worse! - mcl020, Mar 12, 2013

Good one, Pumpkin!! - rac1, Mar 12, 2013

Answer 2

You blow my mind.

Tu sopla mi mente.

Short, but hefty ;-) - mcl020, Mar 13, 2013

Answer 3

No, I don't mind, I don't mind at all.

No, no me importa. No me importa en absoluto.

Katydont mind: ) - Ranman, Mar 13, 2013

I love to see a Dr. Seuss quote. :) - GraceM, Mar 13, 2013

Me too. Great quote! - mcl020, Mar 13, 2013

Answer 4

There is nothing better than peace of mind.

No hay nada mejor que la paz interior.

peace - 0080b918, Mar 13, 2013

We usually say "paz interior" but you could say "paz mental" - diagonx, Mar 13, 2013

Muchas gracias, Diagonx! :) - rac1, Mar 13, 2013

Answer 5

Don't mind your age, the secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and lie about your age. Lucille Ball "No importa tu edad, el secreto para mantenerse joven es vivir honestamente, comer lentamente y mentir sobre su edad. Lucille Ball

;-) - mcl020, Mar 12, 2013

Gracias Mc, for all you do! - pmikan-pam, Mar 12, 2013

"No mente que edad" does not mean anything. The right translation is "No importa tu edad" - pitocles, Mar 12, 2013

Thank you pitocles! - pmikan-pam, Mar 13, 2013

I never lie about my age.....I'm 194. - Aranjuez12, Mar 13, 2013

You lookin good for your age Aran! - pmikan-pam, Mar 13, 2013

Yeah. I'm actually 14 but I'll say that I'm 15. So what's the difference? - llamalovers000, Mar 15, 2013

Answer 6

To learn another language, it helps to be open-minded.

Para aprender otro idioma, se ayuda mucho tener una actitud abierta.

Yes, that really helps. Nice drawing, rog ;-) - mcl020, Mar 12, 2013

Good tips! - llamalovers000, Mar 15, 2013

Answer 7

No puede tomar la mejor decisión sin tener en cuenta los sentimientos de otra persona.

He can't make the best decision without keeping in mind the feelings of the other person.

...sin tener en cuenta... - diagonx, Mar 13, 2013

:( I thought of that, but I was trying something I had learned on another website. Too bad it didn't work. Thanks for the corrections, diagonx. :) - GraceM, Mar 13, 2013

What did work was coming up with a nice sentence! - mcl020, Mar 13, 2013

Thanks, mcl. :) - GraceM, Mar 14, 2013

Answer 8

When I have a problem, I try to feel more with my heart than think with my mind because the answer is always based in love.

Cuando tengo un problema, trato de sentir más con el corazón que pensar con la mente porque la respuesta simpre tiene su base en el amor.

Wonderful picture and great sentence! Makes me want to go drawing immediately ;-) - mcl020, Mar 12, 2013

Answer 9

Sometimes it isn't easy to make up one's mind.

A veces no es fácil decidir algo.

jajajajaja.....XD - Aranjuez12, Mar 13, 2013

Hahahahahahaha - mcl020, Mar 13, 2013

Answer 10

En meditación ,una mente vacía es pacífica y silenciosa .

Pero un cerebro vacío , esta algo totalmente diferente.

In meditation , an empty mind is peaceful and silent.

But an empty brain , is something entirely different.

very true Ray..wise words as always - Aranjuez12, Mar 13, 2013

Yes, you're right! - mcl020, Mar 13, 2013

Answer 11

No me importa que vayas al cine. He visto esta película antes.

I don't mind if you go to the movies. I've seen this picture before.

But it won't be any fun without you ;-( - mcl020, Mar 12, 2013

You talked me into it! :)) - Noetol, Mar 12, 2013

I know you don't use present subjunctive in if clauses, but fueras doesn't seem right. Any comment? - Noetol, Mar 12, 2013

Yes, it's not right. Either "No me importa si vas al cine" or "No me importa que vayas al cine" - pitocles, Mar 12, 2013

Thanks, Pitocles! :)) - Noetol, Mar 12, 2013

Answer 12

There were all kinds of thoughts running through his mind.

Todos los tipos de pensamientos diferentes estaban pasando por su mente.

That's Iana: always keeping the romance alive ;-))) - mcl020, Mar 13, 2013

Hola amiga, Mccc!! :)) - iana01, Mar 14, 2013

Answer 13

Mi mente no funciona muy bien. Siempre mantengo olvidar todo.

My mind doesn't function very well. I always keep forgetting everything.

Is that what will happen when I turn 194 years old? JeJe - pmikan-pam, Mar 13, 2013

Funny!!!!! - mcl020, Mar 13, 2013

For me: I always keep forgetting everything = Siempre se me olvida todo. - pitocles, Mar 13, 2013

Answer 14

Una mente (se pronuncia: / ma?nd /) es el conjunto de facultades cognitivas que permite a la conciencia, el pensamiento, el razonamiento, la percepción y el juicio, una característica de los seres humanos, sino que también puede aplicarse a otras formas de vida [.

Los sesos nos guardan elegante(listo) y tenga el sentimiento

Thats a person brain - 0080b918, Mar 13, 2013

That's great, Tick! Please add the English too. Thanks. - rac1, Mar 13, 2013

Nice Tickl - pmikan-pam, Mar 13, 2013

Thank you very much!:) - 0080b918, Mar 13, 2013

Answer 15

The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled. - Plutarch

La mente no es una vasija para llenar, sino un fuego para encender. - Plutarco

(Not: "..., pero es un fuego...")

Great one! - mcl020, Mar 13, 2013

I would say: ..., sino un fuego para encender. - pitocles, Mar 13, 2013

sino un fuego ... - Rey_Mysterio, Mar 14, 2013

Gracias por la correción :) - Manity, Mar 14, 2013