Confusing English Words Challenge 32

Question

Algunas palabras en inglés pueden crear confusion en los principiantes.

Some words in English can be confusing for learners.

This one is to practice the following 3 words: - cause - course -coarse

Both native Spanish and English speakers may answer - but write both Spanish and English sentences.

I would appreciate some help in checking the Spanish sentences.

Agradecería una cierta ayuda en la comprobación de las oraciones españolas.

I will "accept" the best effort after about a week

Every attempt will get a vote.

NOTE - we would normally need 2 sentences, one in each language, to illustrate how the the following are used.

a) cause

b) course

c) coarse

Futher explanation as to the different meanings may be given.

Please do not suggest new words - but pictures are welcome.

Well done everyone.

Here is the new challenge no 33

Courseing can cause a course comment of course , because the cessation and causation of the cessation was cause for celebration. - ray76, Aug 31, 2011

O flaming lay ! - ray76, Aug 31, 2011

Well you almost wrecked this one Ray :) - ian-hill, Aug 31, 2011

Except of course I am sure not such coarse intention would be the cause for people to not have a go themselves. - ian-hill, Aug 31, 2011

Sorry mate ! I did not think anyone would understand my Monty Pythonesque dribble , I shall make it up to you mate. - ray76, Aug 31, 2011

I did not read it properly , I thought it was for Native Spanish speakers only , . Sapristi bolas! - ray76, Aug 31, 2011

No probs mate - did you see the news about Melbourne? - Best city in the world. - ian-hill, Aug 31, 2011

Answer 1

Here are my two cents. (Idiomatic expression )

Aquí están mis opiniones.

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• What cause is there for this challenge?

  ¿Que motivo hay para este desafío?

• Certain English words cause confusion for non-native speakers.

  Ciertas palabras ingleses crean confusión para hablantes no nativos.

• The word "cause" can be used as a noun (substantivo) or a transitive verb (verbo transitivo). Good options are, respectively, causa / motivo / razón and causar / provocar / crear.

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• I am taking three very difficult Spanish courses this semester.

  Estoy tomando tres cursos muy difíciles este semestre.

• The Declaration of Independence begins with "When in the course of human events".

  La Declaración de Independencia comience con "Cuando en el curso de los acontecimientos humanos".

• Maybe someday I will treat my wife to a seven-course dinner.

  Quizás algún día le regalaré una cena de siete platos a mi esposa.

• When I see my favorite sports team playing well, passion courses through my veins; when they play poorly, disgust.

  Cuando miro mi equipo favorito jugando bien, pasión corre por mis venas; cuando juegan mal, corre asco.

• The word "course" can be used as a noun (substantivo) or an intransitive verb (verbo intransitivo). In general, I would say the word conveys a sense of the passage of time. A course in school takes time; events in history follow a course of some kind; fancy dinners are composed of various sections as the meal progresses; water and blood course through rivers and veins, along with idiomatic objects

  Por lo común, diría que la palabra transmite un sentido del paso del tiempo. Un curso en la escuela lleva tiempo; acontecimientos en la historia siguen un transcurso; las cena sofisticadas son compuestas de diferentes partes como la cena progresa; el agua y el sangre corren por ríos y venas, también las cosas idiomáticas.

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• This sandpaper is too fine; I need something more coarse.

  Este papel de lija es tan fino; necesito algo más áspero.

• He speaks very coarsely; I wouldn't want him to meet my mother.

  Él habla muy groseramente; no querría que él conozca a mi madre.

• The word "coarse" is used as an adjective only. In general, it refers to things that are rough either in texture or nature.

  Por lo común, las palabras equivalentes que solo pueden ser adjetivos refieren a las cosas que son basto o en textura o en sus aspectos verdaderos.

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I hope this helps!

¡Espero que esto ayude!

Wow! Great xanderox - only comment "coarser" not more coarse - ian-hill, Sep 4, 2011

Answer 2

Por supuesto, no quiero afiliarme con esa causa, porque los otros partidarios son toscos, y no puedo cambiar su rumbo.

Of course, I do not want to join that cause, because the other supporters are coarse, and I cannot change their course.

:) - ian-hill, Sep 1, 2011

He meant to write "NO Sh*t" right? - ian-hill, Sep 3, 2011

It does leave a little ambiguity as to which letter was dropped, doesn't it. ;-) - Stadt, Sep 3, 2011

Answer 3

The cyclist could not stay on course and he fell unto a coarse gravel road which was the cause of his injuries.

El ciclista no pudo mantener el rumbo y cayó a un camino de grava gruesa que fue la causa de sus heridas.

Hi Matt - ian-hill, Sep 1, 2011

...onto ............. - ian-hill, Sep 1, 2011

........... , which - always a comma before "which". Not after "that" if that is an option. - ian-hill, Sep 1, 2011

Answer 4

It is my cause to stay on course even when the road gets coarse.

Hola amiga - ian-hill, Sep 4, 2011

Answer 5

The cause of the accident is unknown.

La causa del accidente es desconocida.

Over the course of six years, she broke twelve bones.

En seis años, rompió doce huesos.

Some people have smooth hair, while others have coarse hair.

Algunas personas tienen el pelo suave, mientras que otras tienen pelo basto.

Hi sonrisa - ian-hill, Sep 1, 2011

Answer 6

No more for anymore? Is that it? That's ya lot?

Heads up! / ¡Atención! - xanderox, Sep 3, 2011