La Palabra del Día: Común

Question

Común

common, mutual

If you have ideas for good words, please send me a PM – I will make it a future word of the day.

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My Example:

Me gusta mi nombre, pero cuando estaba en la escuela, me daba cuenta de que es muy común, porque cuando la profesora dijo “Chris”, cinco estudiantes decían “aquí”…

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I like my name, but when I was in school, I realized that it is very common, because when the teacher said “Chris”, five students said – “Here”…

jejeje good one Chris. - jennyo45, Jan 23, 2012

I never experienced that chris but I can imagine it could be irritating from time to time. - 00434ec3, Jan 23, 2012

wow, era en la escuela, dunce corner!!!! grrrrr - 00494d19, Jan 23, 2012

Just a reminder to you Chris that I am thankful for your work to post this daily. - katydew, Jan 23, 2012

Gracias Katy.... :) - 001a2987, Jan 23, 2012

Answer 1

In Asia it is common for people to carry their burdens on two wheels.

En Asia es común para las personas llevar sus cargas sobre dos ruedas.

Terri, how did you do that? I can't even think of one picture for mine... - annierats, Jan 23, 2012

I've been working on it for two hours. ;)) - territurtle, Jan 23, 2012

It was worth it! - annierats, Jan 23, 2012

I'm really impressed with your picture! And a perfect sentence! :) - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

Wow!! Annie and Cordobesa, you made the whole effort worth while! I´m beaming from ear to ear!! - territurtle, Jan 23, 2012

You're far above the common crowd.. - annierats, Jan 23, 2012

Great slideshow terri! Awesome:). I've never seen a tumbleweed ride a bike! - Jraider, Jan 23, 2012

that is just wonderful, awesome, worth a dozen votes. - 00434ec3, Jan 23, 2012

¡Impresionante! Nice work, terr! - bandit51jd, Jan 23, 2012

¡Gracias mis amigos fabulosos,! voy a hacer una fiesta durante el resto de la semana. - territurtle, Jan 23, 2012

That's awesome Terri, I'd vote once for each pic if I could :) - Kiwi-Girl, Jan 23, 2012

Wow, Terry, this is incredible! - sanlee, Jan 23, 2012

I hate how they treated those baby pigs! - Gillygaloo, Jan 23, 2012

jajaja - 001a2987, Jan 23, 2012

Answer 2

Mi novia y yo no tenemos nada en común porque ella es una hembra y

soy un macho .

corrected, -porque ella es una mujer y yo un hombre

My girlfriend and I have nothing in common because she is a female and I am a male.

Sorry Ray I didn't notice it but "hembra y soy un macho" are better I think. - ian-hill, Jan 23, 2012

Oh good one mate dropped right in it , wait till the Ashes test I hope we cream you . - ray76, Jan 23, 2012

Could happen Ray - ian-hill, Jan 23, 2012

What odds mate ? - ray76, Jan 23, 2012

Only: "y yo soy un macho". I think it's a grammatically correct sentence, but is sounds a bit rude. Perhaps, it would be better: "porque ella es una mujer y yo un hombre". By the way, it's very funny! :) - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

Very true, ray, good one! - annierats, Jan 23, 2012

;)) - territurtle, Jan 23, 2012

Thank you cordobese I tried three ways to say that but I see yours is the best . Thanks. - ray76, Jan 23, 2012

Thank you annierats it is unfortunately true. - ray76, Jan 23, 2012

Thank you Terri for your vote of confidence. - ray76, Jan 23, 2012

And you also Ian , I hope it is a good and fair match , but that we win. - ray76, Jan 23, 2012

You're welcome, Ray ;) - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

Answer 3

As much as you insist,I don't think the new bed you've bought is very common.

Por mucho que insistas, no creo que la nueva cama que has comprado sea muy común.

Se aperece inestable, no? - katydew, Jan 23, 2012

Yes, I don't know if it will be very comfortable! :) - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

It may not roll, but it looks like it would rock. :) - Tosh, Jan 23, 2012

:) - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

Cordobesa, this is so clever in English that I'm truly impressed...It combines double meanings, you have outdone yourself, 5 *s. - annierats, Jan 23, 2012

Really? Agradezco muchísimo tu comentario, Annierats :) - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

¡Me encanta la cama! - territurtle, Jan 23, 2012

I like it! It look like it would rock too! LoL - Gillygaloo, Jan 23, 2012

Yes, I don't know if it will be a bit dangerous :) - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

Tu inglés es perfecto.....muy bien!! :) - 001a2987, Jan 23, 2012

Answer 4

Estoy seguro de que una cosa que tengo en común con muchas personas hoy es que estamos muy felices que porque es lunes.

I am sure that one thing I have in common with many people today is that we are very happy that because it is Monday.

I thought only pastors were glad for Monday to come.... funny. - katydew, Jan 23, 2012

Yes, I'm very happy!! Althoug I'll be happier next Friday Jaja :) "estamos felices porque es lunes" - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

Gato loco!!! - Jraider, Jan 23, 2012

¡Qué verdad! ;)) - territurtle, Jan 23, 2012

No estoy feliz que está lunes, poro estoy feliz que está casi martes...jejeje - 001a2987, Jan 23, 2012

Gracias, Cordobesa! - Tosh, Jan 23, 2012

Answer 5

En SpanishDict tenemos en común de nosotros que estudiamos los idiomas con mucho gusto, naturalmente sobre todo las lenguas inglesa y española.

In SpanishDict it is mutual among us that we are studying languages with pleasure, naturally mainly the english and spanish languages.

"en SpanishDict tenemos en común que...las lenguas inglesa y española". I agree, Porcupine :) - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

very true, porcu - 00434ec3, Jan 23, 2012

Gracias Cordobesa - porcupine7, Jan 23, 2012

Thanks Mi - porcupine7, Jan 23, 2012

You're welcome! :) - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

Answer 6

There can never be an honest relationship if it's not based on trust and mutual respect. Una relación nunca será honesta si no basada en la confianza y el respeto mutuos..

It sounds better: "Una relación nunca será honesta si no está basada en la confianza y el respeto mutuos" - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

¡Mensaje impresionante! - territurtle, Jan 23, 2012

Answer 7

Mi esposa y yo tenemos en común que somos contentos con nuestra vida.

Mi esposa y yo tenemos en común que estamos contentos con nuestra vida.

My wife and I have in common that we are happy with our lives.

:) - 001a2987, Jan 23, 2012

A rare comment and it makes me smile. - katydew, Jan 23, 2012

I'm glad you're happy! :) "estamos contentos" - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

Answer 8

Heidita y yo tenemos algo en común. A ambos nos Los dos de nosotros encanta bucear.

Heidita and I have something in common. We both love to scuba dive.

"A ambos nos encanta" :) - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

Muchisimas gracias Cordobesa. - Yeser007, Jan 23, 2012

Answer 9

Esto era común entre parejas en su momento

This was common among couples at one time.

Jejeje... at 'one' time. - katydew, Jan 23, 2012

in its time - ian-hill, Jan 23, 2012

pues anda que....it was the same as in Spanish, jeje, thanks :) - 00494d19, Jan 23, 2012

¡Ojalá que no! - territurtle, Jan 23, 2012

Is that a club you have there or are you just happy to see me? ;-) - 00434ec3, Jan 23, 2012

lol - 001a2987, Jan 23, 2012

Answer 10

It is common for young mothers to feel frustrated and in dire need of help with the children and household chores, but not so common to get help.

Es común para entre las madres jóvenes para sentir sentirse frustradas y en extrema necesidad de ayuda con los hijos y trabajos de la casa, pero no tanto que obtengan ayuda.

"común entre las...jóvenes sentirse.. y trabajos..., pero no tanto que obtengan ayuda". Yes, you're right, it's very common :( - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

Thank you Cordobesa. - katydew, Jan 23, 2012

You're welcome! :) - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

And, by the way, your avatar is my favourite painting! :) - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

¡Bien mensaje! - territurtle, Jan 23, 2012

that could be quote for my wife ;-) but I do my part, believe it or not - 00434ec3, Jan 23, 2012

Answer 11

They say we have nothing in common, but then why do I love you so much?

Dicen no tenemos nada en común, pero entonces ¿por qué te amo tanto?

Princess that's perfect!!! - ianta, Jan 23, 2012

Thanks, amiga! ;) - PrincessMariam, Jan 23, 2012

aaaaaaaah, so cute....... - 00434ec3, Jan 23, 2012

Gracias, Mi6 :) - PrincessMariam, Jan 23, 2012

Do they have purina with venison in it?Jejeje:) - Jraider, Jan 23, 2012

Stupendous, Princess!! :D - territurtle, Jan 23, 2012

@Terri, thanks a lot, amiga! :D - PrincessMariam, Jan 23, 2012

¡Qué bonito, Princess! :) - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

Muchas gracias, Cordobesa! :D - PrincessMariam, Jan 23, 2012

jeje - buena foto, buena frase..... :) - 001a2987, Jan 23, 2012

Answer 12

A menudo dos personas que no tienen nada en común pueden ser los mejores amigos.

Often two people who have nothing in common can be best friends.

Only one little thing: "pueden ser los mejores amigos". Very well!! :) - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

ty, Cordobesa. - hollyjollyberry, Jan 23, 2012

I remember wtaching Jack Klugman in the TV series Quincy about a Coroner with investigative powers :) I loved watching it :) - FELIZ77, Jan 23, 2012

You're welcome! :) - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

jejeje - 001a2987, Jan 23, 2012

Answer 13

El respeto común entre las personas es importante en su lugar de trabajo.

Mutual respect between people is important at your workplace.

I think it sounds better: "común entre las personas" :) - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

Gracias Cordo,I'll go with it:) - Jraider, Jan 23, 2012

De nada, Jraider! :) - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

y en todo lugar - territurtle, Jan 23, 2012

Seguro terri:) - Jraider, Jan 23, 2012

Yes, that's true! :) - PrincessMariam, Jan 23, 2012

Answer 14

El sentido común es el menos común de los sentidos.

Common sense is the least common of senses

Me gusta esta frase Raul! Bien hecho:) - Jraider, Jan 23, 2012

Es triste, pero cierto. - territurtle, Jan 23, 2012

Hi Raul, in English, no article is needed here. Common sense is the least common of senses. - Maria-Russell, Jan 23, 2012

Gracias compañeros, mi sentido común decía que tenía que poner el articulo delante... - RaulSpaniard, Jan 23, 2012

jeje - tienes razón Raúl, mi amigo.... :) - 001a2987, Jan 23, 2012

Answer 15

Muchas personas en Australia tienen algo en común hoy - ellos están mirando a Hewitt y Djokovic jugando al tenis.

Many people in Australia have something in common today - they are watching Hewitt and Djokovic playing tennis.

Very well! "mirando a" :) - Cordobesa, Jan 23, 2012

Lleyton's getting done ,I can't watch. - jennyo45, Jan 23, 2012

;) - territurtle, Jan 23, 2012