I know not to use machine translations here

Question

Is it okay to use spellcheck?

Of couse it is - pacofinkler, Jul 11, 2011

Answer 1

Lalo: The translator is a tool to use. Use it. But when the thread tells you not to, please do not. The web and this site, as well as your books can help you to resolve your questions in the "restricted" threads. Remember, when you do the daily threads,it is all about you and your own ability. the corrections are a learning tool. Please do not be shy to post in them and make a mistake,that is why they are there. The moderators are there to help us learn!

Paco is correct. When I said NOT translator, I meant on the daily threads where its use is explicitly forbidden. - billygoat, Jul 11, 2011

Answer 2

The translator is a tool to use. Use it. But when the thread tells you not to, please do not.

Exactly, this web provides three different tools, it is a very good method to fast translate and get an idea of what somebody might be saying. But it is not allowed on daily threads, specifically indicated in the rules.

Is it okay to use spellcheck?

of course! You can use the dictionary, not only ours, you can use spellcheck, you can use our wonderful reference...but not the translator

Yes exactly! - pacofinkler, Jul 11, 2011

Answer 3

Please correct me if I am wrong ok!

It is ok to use the spell checker, the diary or any other form of learning material. However, NOT absolutely NOT the translator or sentences lifted directly from books\reference material etc.

Well said. - SonrisaDelSol, Jul 11, 2011

Gracias - LaloLoco, Jul 11, 2011

Answer 4

Like the spellcheck in Firefox?

Yes? Ok! Let me think how I can say this, jaja.

We want your posts to be correct in terms of spelling (so they can be understood). When looking up spelling in a dictionary, you are learning. You will, most likely, remember how to spell the word next time.

"jejejejje ola flojo no exageres jejjeje 3oras buskand jejej y no te preoku pes si no pueds mandarm nada con tu amistad es suficient eehh y pz si duerm muxo verdd y ya extrañamos tus llamadas jjejeejj aahh y yo no te cuel go el telefono eehh ya extrañab tus mensajes flojo kabeza weka jjajaja jaja me divierto con lo k dices jejeje cuidate y mi mama te manda saludos j ujuju besos y ya no flojees ponte a trabajar jajja y aver si nos mandas una s carnitas de las k le ases a los gueros jejjejje cuidate vale"

This is an actual post. Someone posted this expecting help, and unfortunately, with this type of spelling, it is very, very difficult to even understand what the heck is going on here!

However, when using a translator, you're not really learning anything.

Long story short, spellcheck is an excellent tool (just don't get too reliant on it ). Looking up a word in a dictionary to make sure you spelled it correctly is a great way to learn. The translator is not a good tool for learning purposes.

Yes. - LaloLoco, Jul 11, 2011

Sonrisa, I think you meant to write "get to [be] reliant"? - territurtle, Jul 11, 2011

Whoops. Thanks, terri. I used "to" instead of "too" :P Thanks ;) - SonrisaDelSol, Jul 11, 2011

Gracias. - LaloLoco, Jul 11, 2011

Answer 5

if you use the translator from Spanish to English you will see why it shouldn't be used in the daily task threads. It often produces gobbledegook .

I use it when I am trying to read an article on BBC Mundo and I am not quite sure I understood. It translates well enough for that, but rarely produces a sentence a real person would write in English. If it is that bad in Spanish no wonder the mods get frustrated.