The English Word of the Day: Finally

Question

finally (adverb)

(at last) por fin, finalmente

(lastly) por último, finalmente

(once and for all) definitivamente, de manera definitiva

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Thanks Mariana and Diagonx for helping us out with the Spanish, while we are waiting for our new 'official'corrector!

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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 Mariana 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.

Aquí están las directrices del juego:

• Usa la palabra en una frase en inglés y añade la traducción al español. Intenta usar la palabra de una manera original.¡Usa tus propias palabras!

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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:

Last Saturday the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam finally reopened after a renovation that has lasted well over 10 years. More than 30.000 people went to take a look at Rembrandt's Night Watch.

El pasado sábado el Rijksmuseum de Amsterdam, finalmente volvió a abrir después de una renovación que ha durado más de 10 años. Más de 30.000 personas fueron a echar un vistazo a la Guardia Nocturna de Rembrandt.

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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).

I wasn't one of them! - mcl020, Apr 25, 2013

I was,. Not really. I'm just a 'wanna be' Rembrandt Night Watcher. - katydew, Apr 25, 2013

Fantastic! - pmikan-pam, Apr 25, 2013

Nada que hacer acá hoy. Neatly done! - diagonx, Apr 25, 2013

Thanx diagonx (so I have to stick to the more boring sentences ;-) ) - mcl020, Apr 25, 2013

:( - 0080b918, Apr 25, 2013

Answer 1

Al fin, MC ha subido la "palabra del día" para hoy.

Finally, MC has posted the Word of the Day for today.

Hahahaahahahaha, I was perfectly on time today ;-))))) Hahahahahahahaah - mcl020, Apr 25, 2013

And you, katy, really have to check yesterday's guinea pig once more, as he really has 4 teeth ;-))) - mcl020, Apr 25, 2013

Great "thought"!!! - mcl020, Apr 25, 2013

I don't know how I missed that important detail about the guinea pig. Alas, I am doomed. - katydew, Apr 25, 2013

Glad you knew I was joking. hahahaa I don't know how you get it done everyday. It's a lot of work and time. Thanks, finally. ejjeje - katydew, Apr 25, 2013

It was either this or try to write something about Obama's first dance at the inauguration. This was faster. - katydew, Apr 25, 2013

Even if we had to wait, you are well worth it MC - pmikan-pam, Apr 25, 2013

We didn't have to wait, it's afternoon, here.. - annierats, Apr 25, 2013

poor mc. she'll become crazy too - Aranjuez12, Apr 25, 2013

...la "palabra... - diagonx, Apr 25, 2013

Thanks Diagonx. I hate when I miss stuff like that! ;o/ - katydew, Apr 25, 2013

Nice to go see it before you or me miss it. - 0080b918, Apr 25, 2013

Answer 2

Al fin y al cabo estamos de acuerdo.

At last we're able to agree.

Good one amiga - pmikan-pam, Apr 25, 2013

No, King don't pay taxes, therefore king don't need to bargain. - Aranjuez12, Apr 25, 2013

"Estamos" or "estábamos" - diagonx, Apr 25, 2013

I read somewhere that Elizabeth got a raise in her budget for the upkeeping of her multiple royal properties across the country. While others had to choose heating or food. - diagonx, Apr 25, 2013

Well, it's cold her, you know. Andit was along time ago, evennow , we have to chooe. - annierats, Apr 25, 2013

Gacias, Diagonx! - annierats, Apr 25, 2013

Hahahaha, clever shopowner ;-) - mcl020, Apr 25, 2013

Answer 3

Finally, Spring has come where I live.

Por fin ha legado la primavera donde vivo.

I love to see the crocuses pop up. - katydew, Apr 25, 2013

Where do you live, Pumpkin??? Spring has sprung over here too, by the way ;-)) - mcl020, Apr 25, 2013

Here too! - annierats, Apr 25, 2013

Answer 4

Por fin mis vecinos se han vuelto, en verdad, locos. verdaderamente.

Finally my neighbours have become insane. truly.

Oh dear, maybe it's time to move - pmikan-pam, Apr 25, 2013

aja, for them maybe. - Aranjuez12, Apr 25, 2013

they actually threatened my wife today! insane in the brain. - Aranjuez12, Apr 25, 2013

"Por fin mis vecinos se han vuelto, en verdad, locos". - diagonx, Apr 25, 2013

gracias diagonx - Aranjuez12, Apr 25, 2013

Los pobrecitos. - annierats, Apr 25, 2013

¿Quién, Annie? - Aranjuez12, Apr 25, 2013

Quite 'normal' alas in our country nowadays, Aran ;-((((((((((((((((( - mcl020, Apr 25, 2013

sí, mc, muy, muy triste aunque había esperado por ese momento. Sabía que vendría. - Aranjuez12, Apr 26, 2013

Hang in there Aran - pmikan-pam, Apr 29, 2013

Answer 5

I finally figured out that to overcome this world, we need to have joy for hope in the future and prayer to achieve it. Finalmente me di cuenta que para superar este mundo, necesitamos tener la alegría de la esperanza en el futuro y oración para lograrlo.

and to pray for other neighbours too. - Aranjuez12, Apr 25, 2013

Especiall the "crazy" neighbors we have. :-) - pmikan-pam, Apr 25, 2013

I do Aran, gracias - pmikan-pam, Apr 25, 2013

It's a little bit cryptic, Pammy, but the intention is great ;-) - mcl020, Apr 25, 2013

Gracias mc! - pmikan-pam, Apr 29, 2013

Answer 6

Finalmente, mi hijo y su famila vienen para visitar.

At last, my son and his family are coming for a visit

Great, I am happy for you. - pmikan-pam, Apr 25, 2013

finally, good news - Aranjuez12, Apr 25, 2013

Hurrah. - katydew, Apr 25, 2013

ya - 0080b918, Apr 25, 2013

Great!!! Enjoy it ;-) - mcl020, Apr 25, 2013

Answer 7

Por último, ¡llego a hacer una pausa la vida (siesta)!

Finally, I get to take a life pause (nap)!

Answer 8

It's finally Friday. The end of a hectic week! TGIF!

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Por fin llegó el viernes. ¡Qué semana tan pesada!

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