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The English Word of the Day: Calling

The English Word of the Day: Calling

10
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calling (noun)

(profession, vocation) la vocación, la profesión

(religious) el llamado


Thank you Mariana and all native speakers passing by for helping us out with the Spanish. It is highly appreciated!


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

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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.

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Mi frase/my sentence:

Pedro has always known that the only suitable occupation for him was to become a llama herder. It is his calling.

Pedro siempre ha sabido que la única ocupación adecuada para él era convertirse en pastor de llamas. Es su vocación.

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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 Apr 8, 2013
edited by mcl020
posted by mcl020
Lovely photo. - katydew, Apr 4, 2013
Cute! - --Mariana--, Apr 4, 2013
Thank you mc and Mariana :-) - pmikan-pam, Apr 4, 2013
Thanks, Franco! - --Mariana--, Apr 4, 2013
Small correction: la profesión - francobollo, Apr 4, 2013
Ooops, yes, thanks Franco! - mcl020, Apr 4, 2013
Thanks Mc for the daily post . - shish75, Apr 4, 2013
...en pastor de llamas.... - diagonx, Apr 4, 2013
Thank you all and especially thank you, diagonx ;-) - mcl020, Apr 4, 2013
Always a pleasure, mc! - diagonx, Apr 5, 2013

13 Answers

7
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Mother Teresa's calling was to give her life to serving the poorest of the poor.

La vocación de la Madre Teresa fue entregar su vida para servir a los más pobres de los pobres.

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updated Apr 5, 2013
edited by PumpkinCalabaza
posted by PumpkinCalabaza
"....a los más pobres de los pobres." - --Mariana--, Apr 4, 2013
Such a good person! - mcl020, Apr 4, 2013
Yes, we all have to vote for this one. - annierats, Apr 4, 2013
...de la Madre Teresa fue entregar su vida.... - diagonx, Apr 4, 2013
Thanks everyone!! Especially Mariana and diagonx :) - PumpkinCalabaza, Apr 5, 2013
5
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I studied at a Catholic school run by a ex-nun who, after hearing the call, realised she liked the pleasures of the flesh better. The calling wasn't loud enough.

Estudié en un colegio católico dirigido por una exmonja, quien, tras oír el llamado, se percató de que le gustaban más los placeres de la carne. El llamado no fue lo bastante fuerte.

updated Apr 8, 2013
edited by diagonx
posted by diagonx
Oh, lol. That never happened to mother Teresa. - annierats, Apr 4, 2013
After being called, or , hearing the call is slightly beter, but no real problem, great sentence. - annierats, Apr 4, 2013
Thank you! It's a true story. - diagonx, Apr 4, 2013
Hahaha, that happens more often ;-) - mcl020, Apr 4, 2013
O M G....funny! - --Mariana--, Apr 5, 2013
5
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Durante la guerra mundial, las emisiones del BBC radio empezaban con la llamada -''Aquí Londres, aquí Londres''.

During the World War the BBC radio broadcasts started with the words: ''London calling, London calling!''

updated Apr 8, 2013
edited by annierats
posted by annierats
Thankkfully, I get out of finding an illustration today! - annierats, Apr 4, 2013
Typo - "during". :) - Noetol, Apr 4, 2013
Thanks, Noetol. - annierats, Apr 4, 2013
"...las emisiones..." I have to thank The Clash for tipping me that. - diagonx, Apr 4, 2013
Thanks Diagonx! - annierats, Apr 4, 2013
Yes, diagonx, Joe Strummer ;-)))) - mcl020, Apr 4, 2013
5
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Mientras estaba hablando sobre mi vocación, olvidé escuchar sobre las vocaciones de mis amigos.

While I was talking about my calling, I forgot to listen about the callings of my friends.

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updated Apr 8, 2013
posted by Aranjuez12
Great graphic! :)) - Noetol, Apr 4, 2013
Yes, we've allmet this bloke.. - annierats, Apr 4, 2013
Thanks for that laugh today. - katydew, Apr 4, 2013
;-)))) - mcl020, Apr 4, 2013
you're all most welcome. thanks everybody - Aranjuez12, Apr 5, 2013
4
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De niño, no sabía lo que mi vocación iba a ser. ¿Sería bombero, policía, científico, soldado, u otra profesión excitante como esas? Resulta que me convertí en piloto, y eso era suficiente emocionante para mi.

As a child, I didn't know what my calling was going to be. Would it be a fireman, policeman, scientist, soldier, or another exciting profession like those? As it turned out I became a pilot, and that was exciting enough for me.

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updated Apr 8, 2013
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
I think it's ' de niño' . I had the same problem, and look it led me to where I am now, nowhere! - annierats, Apr 4, 2013
I think you're right! Thanks, Annie. :)) - Noetol, Apr 4, 2013
Good one. "....u otra profesión excitante como esas..." - diagonx, Apr 4, 2013
Maybe we should install ambitioninto our children? - annierats, Apr 4, 2013
Thanks, Diagonx! - Noetol, Apr 4, 2013
Have you flown all over the world??? - mcl020, Apr 4, 2013
US, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Phillines, Tahiti, American Samoa, England, Ireland, Norway, Iceland, italt, Greece, Bahrain, New Zealand, Australia, and A lot of Pacific islands like Raratonga, and Kwajalein. Not to central/South America, though. - Noetol, Apr 5, 2013
4
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Art should be a calling before it becomes a profession.

El arte debe ser una vocación antes de convertirse en una profesión.

updated Apr 8, 2013
posted by mstivers
hermoso - Arbie, Apr 4, 2013
¡Sí! - --Mariana--, Apr 4, 2013
Creo que hay una diferencia, sí. - annierats, Apr 4, 2013
Yes!!!! - mcl020, Apr 4, 2013
4
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"How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn't make it a leg."(Abraham Lincoln)

¿Cuántas patas tiene un perro si se llama la cola una pata? Cuatro. llamando la cola una pata no la convierte en una pata. enter image description here

updated Apr 8, 2013
edited by shish75
posted by shish75
Wolfie votes for yourp picture, for some reason.. - annierats, Apr 4, 2013
Thanks annierats !:). - shish75, Apr 4, 2013
Then I'll vote for your sentence. Hi, Shishy ;-) - mcl020, Apr 4, 2013
Very good! - pmikan-pam, Apr 8, 2013
4
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Not long ago I realized that my calling is to spread love to all sentient beings.

Hace poco me di cuenta de que mi vocación es sembrar el amor a todos los seres sensibles.

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updated Apr 5, 2013
posted by --Mariana--
Aww... :) - PumpkinCalabaza, Apr 4, 2013
Great sentence & calling!! Cute picture ;-) - mcl020, Apr 4, 2013
Sweet! - pmikan-pam, Apr 4, 2013
...and even to those not so sentient. Thanks for the thought! - Noetol, Apr 4, 2013
Nice, but maybe it's better to leave them to it? - annierats, Apr 4, 2013
Annie, hahahha! - --Mariana--, Apr 5, 2013
4
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Many people hear the calling of God, but few answer.

Mucha gente oye el llamado de Dios, pero poca contesta respuesta.

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updated Apr 5, 2013
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
"...pero poca contesta." - --Mariana--, Apr 4, 2013
Beautiful picture! - mcl020, Apr 4, 2013
Thanks Mariana & MC, I always love stained glass. - katydew, Apr 4, 2013
3
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Being a vet's assistant is not just a job, it's a calling.

Ser asistente de un veterinario no sólo es un trabajo, es una vocación.

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updated Apr 5, 2013
edited by Castor77
posted by Castor77
Very good one! - annierats, Apr 5, 2013
Awwww! - --Mariana--, Apr 5, 2013
3
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When you love doing the work, that is a true vocation, the same work would probably be unpleasant for someone else. Cuando usted amor hacer el trabajo, que es una vocación verdadera, el mismo trabajo seria probalemente desagradable para alquien más.

updated Apr 5, 2013
posted by pmikan-pam
Yes, we're all different ;-) - mcl020, Apr 4, 2013
Gracias mc - pmikan-pam, Apr 4, 2013
:-) - --Mariana--, Apr 5, 2013
1
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Hay un hombre de la India que solía acosar a la gente. Durante esa época, murió su hijo y su esposa se hizo gravemente enferma. Un conocido le aconsejó que deba pedirle a Dios que la cure. El hombre se rió pero estaba desesperado. Entonces empezaba a pedirle que Dios le ayude. Un día, regresó a su casa y encontró a su esposa, sin enfermedad, caminaba por la casa. Esa día, tomó la decisión ser pastor protestante. Ahora está realizando su llamado.

There is a man from India who used to persecute people. During that time, his son died and his wife became gravely ill. An acquaintance advised him to ask God to heal her. The man laughed, but he was desperate. So he began to ask God to help him. One day, he returned home and found his wife walking without illness throughout the house. That day, he made the decision to become a pastor. Now he is fulfilling his calling.

updated Apr 6, 2013
posted by GraceM
Nice story, Grace! - --Mariana--, Apr 5, 2013
Thanks for the comment, Mariana. :) - GraceM, Apr 6, 2013
0
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¡La vocación de un bebé incluye muchas sonrisas y risas!

A baby's vocation includes lots of smiles and giggles!

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updated Apr 5, 2013
posted by bandit51jd