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La palabra del día: la pista

7
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la pista - road, track, trail; court (tennis, squash); clue, hint

Post your sentences in Spanish and English, then vote for the ones you like. The best answer will be chosen tomorrow on the basis of the greatest number of votes and language correctness.

And don't forget to correct your posts as suggested.

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El día está floreciendo con el canto de campanulas,

las pestañas todavía están mojadas con rocío.

En la neblina de la mañana el primer carro está traqueteando,

el sol está saliendo en el viaje.

Por la pista de tierra, por la pista de campo,

como una cinta de una virgen, de colores muy vivos,

el sol está subiendo por encima del establo.

Vamos a bailar el vals.

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The day is blossoming with the plainsong of bellflowers,

the eylashes are still wet with dew.

In the morning mist the first cart is rattling,

the sun is setting off on its trip.

Along the dirt track, along the field track,

like a maid's colorful ribbon,

the sun is rising over the barn.

And we will do a waltz.

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It's a translation (rather awkward I guess) of one of my favourite vagabond songs. Unfortunately, it just won't rhyme, neither in English, nor in Spanish.

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updated Mar 27, 2010
edited by Issabela
posted by Issabela
How beautiful! - renaerules, Mar 26, 2010
Thank you :) I wonder, how many mistakes are there, jeje... Corregid mi español, por favor. - Issabela, Mar 26, 2010
Vamos a bailar el vals = could that be accurately translated, "as we begin to dance the waltz"? - renaerules, Mar 26, 2010
I guess, but the translations of the original text sounds better with "will" in English and "ir a + infinitive" in Spanish. - Issabela, Mar 26, 2010
¿Is this a poem? ¿Who may tell us something about it? :-) - Fidalgo, Mar 26, 2010
No, it's a song translated to English and Spanish.. but a poetic one. - Issabela, Mar 26, 2010

16 Answers

5
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Mi parte favorita de un vuelo es la anticipación de espera en la pista.

My favorite part of a flight is the anticipation of waiting on the runway.

updated Mar 27, 2010
posted by aloshek
:) - 00494d19, Mar 26, 2010
4
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Todos Todas las pistas mostraron que el mayordomo lo hizo.

All the clues show that the butler did it.

updated Mar 27, 2010
edited by CrazyDiamond
posted by CrazyDiamond
I think it's time for another viewing of "Murder By Death." - 008f2974, Mar 26, 2010
todas las pistas - Issabela, Mar 27, 2010
3
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Español:

-Vaya, dame un pista. ¿Qué tengo que hacer para ganas su corazón?-

-Si necesitas pedir, no puedes.-

English:

"Chee wiz, give me a clue. What have I got to do to win your heart?"

"If need to ask, you can't."

updated Mar 26, 2010
posted by Daniel
ganar tu corazón.... "Si me lo preguntas, entonces no puedes" :) Nice sentence Daniel! - Benz, Mar 26, 2010
3
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La pista al infierno es pavimentada con intenciones buenas.

The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

updated Mar 26, 2010
edited by 008f2974
posted by 008f2974
...pavimentada con............... Wow!!! cuánta verdad!!! :) - Benz, Mar 26, 2010
2
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¡Aquí, en colorado se encuentra algunas de las mejores pistas de esquí en el mundo!

Here in colorado one will find some of the best ski slopes in the world!

updated Mar 26, 2010
edited by MattM
posted by MattM
en Colorado se encuentran... :) - Benz, Mar 26, 2010
2
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alt textLa pista de hielo más grande de todo el mundo está en Ottawa, Canadá.

The largest ice rink in the world is in Ottawa, Canada.

updated Mar 26, 2010
edited by billy-jones
posted by billy-jones
ayudamé, por favor :-) - billy-jones, Mar 26, 2010
hielo :-) - Maciek071, Mar 26, 2010
It was an accident, Maciek - Fidalgo, Mar 26, 2010
right away to the dunce corner again! and you were only just out....shame;) hielo, de todo el ..., está!! - 00494d19, Mar 26, 2010
Thanks for the help:-) (and the votes) - billy-jones, Mar 26, 2010
2
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Los funcionarios del cuerpo detectivesco están tras la pista del delincuente quien participó en el robo y secuestro.

The members of the detective unit are following the trail of the criminal who took part in a robbery and kidnapping.

updated Mar 26, 2010
posted by 002262dd
2
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Prefiero caminar por la ruta menos transitada.

I prefer to walk the road less traveled.

updated Mar 26, 2010
edited by renaerules
posted by renaerules
Como una gata ;)) - Issabela, Mar 26, 2010
:) - renaerules, Mar 26, 2010
"ruta menos transitada" road = ruta :). Pista is especially used for "car race track" pista de autos de carrera, or ice rink "pista de hielo". Hope it helps!! - Benz, Mar 26, 2010
Thanks Benz! - renaerules, Mar 26, 2010
2
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The statement by an eyewitness provides at the police new clues to the murder.

La declaración de un testigo ocular proporciona a la policía nuevas pistas sobre el asesinato.

updated Mar 26, 2010
posted by melipiru
2
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Paseaba al perro en la pista cerca mi casa.

I used to walk the dog on a trail near my house.

updated Mar 26, 2010
posted by LaBurra
1
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¿Tengo que adivinar o vas a darme una pista?

Do I have to guess, or are you going to give me a clue?

p.s. ¿Se usa 'canción' sólo para significar una 'song' en un CD? (en ingles, usamos 'track')

updated Mar 26, 2010
posted by torrontes75
Great example!! - Benz, Mar 26, 2010
1
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Fuí andando por la pista de vida y un mono me robó mi bocadillo.

I was walking the trail of life and a monkey stole my sandwich. ,,,,,,, Incidently, my doctor said to stick to the medication?

updated Mar 26, 2010
edited by spgreen1
posted by spgreen1
por la pista, me robó el - 00494d19, Mar 26, 2010
Gracias Heidita - spgreen1, Mar 26, 2010
1
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Hoy estoy en la pista en Mississippi dirigiendo en Tejas. Today I am on the road in Mississippi heading to Texas.

updated Mar 26, 2010
posted by nizhoni1
Hoy estoy en la ruta en Mississippi, camino a (o en dirección a) Texas :) - Benz, Mar 26, 2010
Posting while driving? ;-) - 008f2974, Mar 26, 2010
1
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Quise andar por la pista sola.

I wanted to walk the road alone.

updated Mar 26, 2010
posted by DarkTree
Corregirme por favor - DarkTree, Mar 26, 2010
1
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No hay pistas de esquí en el estado de Georgia.

There are no ski slopes in the state of Georgia.

updated Mar 26, 2010
posted by mar959