The English Word of the Day/La palabra en inglés del día: Mean (significar - tacaño)

Question

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In English:

The English word of the day is Mean (significar - tacaño)

At this time we do not have an official corrector in Spanish.

Please contact Annie (Rac1) if you would like to be a volunteer.

As we have many English native speakers please feel free to help one another.

Guidelines:

A sentence must have at least 4 words.

Limit your answer to 4 sentences or less.

Do not copy your answer directly from the translator.

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Use your own words, please.

A member is allowed one answer.

Include the English, as well as the Spanish, in your answer.

Examples:

What I mean to say is that I have no idea what I meant.

Lo que quiero decir es que no tengo ni idea de lo que yo quería decir.

This was the previous challenge.

Having one of those, "open mouth, insert foot" moments, Ian? hehe - rac1, Nov 4, 2013

Great word mate. - ray76, Nov 4, 2013

Actually I'm gobsmacked :) - ian-hill, Nov 4, 2013

Here in Baja tacaño is used to mean stingy, not mean, that is maleducado or malo. - gringojrf, Nov 4, 2013

I thought "maleducado" = "rude" :) - ian-hill, Nov 4, 2013

I have a question. Since this is the English word of the day, and it has several meanings, is it mandatory to use the meaning suggested or can we use any of the meanings? I've been meaning to ask this question for some time now. Thank you! - 0095ca4c, Nov 4, 2013

Hola amiga - I would say you can use any meaning - but this was not my thread - I was asked to do it for a while. :) - ian-hill, Nov 4, 2013

Hi ian. Maleducado is used for rude. Being mean is rude. - gringojrf, Nov 4, 2013

Thanks Ian. It's good to get that cleared up. - 0095ca4c, Nov 4, 2013

Also desagradable is used for mean, nasty or unpleasant. - gringojrf, Nov 4, 2013

Sip :) - ian-hill, Nov 4, 2013

can i use the translator for help? - 0080b918, Nov 4, 2013

Answer 1

The word 'mean' has several meanings: it can be a verb, an adjective, a noun. In this case it is the adjective, since the Spanish translation is tacaño.

A miser is someone who is very mean with money.

Un avaro es alguien que es muy tacaño con dinero.

Do you mean that amiga :) - ian-hill, Nov 4, 2013

Nice one! - 0095ca4c, Nov 4, 2013

Answer 2

Mi amigo es muy tacaño él tiene brazos cortos y bolsillos profundos.

My friend is very stingy he has short arms and deep pockets.

:) - ian-hill, Nov 4, 2013

Is he also mean? - 0095ca4c, Nov 4, 2013

He is mean, but means well in a meaningful way , if you know what I mean. - ray76, Nov 4, 2013

I do know what you mean dear, I was just reminding you of the English word you mean to use. I should have said meant, but I wanted to remind you again. (she says with a cheeky grin) - 0095ca4c, Nov 5, 2013

Answer 3

Do you think dreams mean anything?

¿Crees que los sueños significan algo?

I hope not , they are never conclusive. good one mate. - ray76, Nov 4, 2013

If they do - I'm in a mess. :) - ian-hill, Nov 4, 2013

Liquid dreams usually mean something! :)) - Noetol, Nov 4, 2013

You and me both! - rac1, Nov 4, 2013

I think they are a gentle hint of things to come. I've had a few, that have come to pass in one way or another. I don't think it was coincidence. - 0095ca4c, Nov 5, 2013

Answer 4

Some people are mean.

Algunas personas son malas.

Yes they are Tick :) - ian-hill, Nov 4, 2013

Unfortunately that is true. - 0095ca4c, Nov 5, 2013

Si - 0080b918, Nov 5, 2013

Answer 5

Su cooperación significaría mucho para nosotros.

Your cooperation would mean a lot to us.

In other words - "talk or else" :) - ian-hill, Nov 4, 2013

Answer 6

Una persona tacaño es muy maleducado o egoisto.

In English too amiga :) - ian-hill, Nov 4, 2013

Oh and welcome to SD - ian-hill, Nov 4, 2013

Tacaña, Maleducada, Egoista - Politically_Correct1, Nov 4, 2013

Gracias amigo - ian-hill, Nov 5, 2013

Answer 7

Muchas personans llaman a una persona "tacaña" aunque deban atribuirlo a una diferencia de culturas.

Many people call a person mean even though they should attribute it to a difference of cultures.

:) - Politically_Correct1, Nov 4, 2013

:) - ian-hill, Nov 4, 2013

Hope that's all it is. - rac1, Nov 4, 2013

Answer 8

In the countries where I like to holiday, the mean temperature is at least 85 degrees.

En los países donde me encanta pasar mis vacaciones, la temperatura media es de por lo menos 85 grados centígrados.

Ok by me - "mean" is a type of "average" - ian-hill, Nov 4, 2013

Answer 9

¿Qué quiere decir esta palabra? Siento muy maleducado, así que no voy a decirte.

What does this word mean? I feel very mean, so I won't tell you.

:) - ian-hill, Nov 4, 2013

Answer 10

El sonido del abrelatas significa el alimento.

The sound of the can opener means food.

:) - ian-hill, Nov 5, 2013

I love the kitty! - 0083f5dc, Nov 5, 2013

Answer 11

Los padres enseñan a sus hijos a compartir y no ser tacaño.

Parents teach their children to share and not be stingy.

:) - ian-hill, Nov 5, 2013

Hola Ian! - bandit51jd, Nov 5, 2013