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La Palabra del Día: "iniciar"

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iniciar (ee-nee-syarr')

verb ( to start, to initiate, to begin, to originate )

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1. Para iniciar la aplicación, se debe entrar su contraseña.

In order to start the application, you need to type in your password.

2. Me iniciaron en la hermandad hace 6 meses.

I was initiated into the sorority 6 months ago.

Idioms:

1. Iniciar la sesión

To log on

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updated Jun 17, 2012
posted by rac1
Buenas noches Annie:) - Ranman, Jun 12, 2012
Dinner time is calling me Rac! Thanks for hanging around each evening. - Nilda-Ballardo, Jun 12, 2012
Just think how big our vocabulary is getting thanks to this thread:) - Ranman, Jun 12, 2012
That's true Ranman. Mine is getting bigger, I hope I will remember all of them, jeje - rac1, Jun 12, 2012
Go have your dinner Nilda and enjoy. :):) - rac1, Jun 12, 2012
Hola Rac, Caefuelgo !:) Gracias por la palabra! - iana01, Jun 12, 2012
¡Muchas gracias, amigos! :) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Jun 12, 2012

19 Answers

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If someone starts the habit of partying everyday, in the end he will look worse than only tired.

Si alguien inicia el hábito de festejar cada día, al final va a parecer peor que sólo cansado. wink

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updated Jun 17, 2012
edited by iana01
posted by iana01
foto interesante - GuapoLee, Jun 12, 2012
Hola iana! Ufff, that bird looks like he drank more than his fair share! :) - 0095ca4c, Jun 12, 2012
Hola Margherite, loooool. Yes, he really does not look good this morning. jejeeje. Hi GuapoLee, thanks for your comment. I am glad you like the foto. :)) - iana01, Jun 12, 2012
Áspera por la noche! Lol.. - jennyo45, Jun 12, 2012
:) Hola, Jennyo. - iana01, Jun 12, 2012
jejeje, good one, amiga and so true!:)) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Jun 12, 2012
Well, I'm sure he had a good time, at least until the next morning! Lol :)) - Noetol, Jun 12, 2012
lol.....Noetol. Good morning! :))))) - iana01, Jun 12, 2012
Hi, Silvy, amiga!! :) - iana01, Jun 12, 2012
"... al final..." - -cae-, Jun 12, 2012
Gracias, Caefuego! :) - iana01, Jun 12, 2012
He was all decked out before the party. Lol - rac1, Jun 12, 2012
8
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The 2012 Olympic games will begin on July 27 - August 12, 2012 in London, England.

Los Juegos Olímpicos del 2012 iniciarán el 27 de julio y culminarán el 12 de agosto de este año, y se realizarán en Londres, Inglaterra.

(Let the games begin)

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updated Jun 13, 2012
edited by rac1
posted by rac1
I can hardly wait for them to begin! - Nilda-Ballardo, Jun 12, 2012
I know, I love watching these. - rac1, Jun 12, 2012
When I saw Nadia Comeneci, I thought if I could just get in the Olympics, I would marry her:) - Ranman, Jun 12, 2012
Yeah, sure, lol. - rac1, Jun 12, 2012
"Los Juegos Olímpicos del 2012 iniciarán el 27 de julio y culminarán el 12 de agosto de este año, y se realizarán en Londres, Inglaterra." - -cae-, Jun 12, 2012
lol. Ranman, you can at least try it, amigo!! (I mean to marry Nadia Comeneci! :o)) - iana01, Jun 12, 2012
Sorry Ranman.You waited too long! She married Bart Connor. - Nilda-Ballardo, Jun 12, 2012
Love the Limpics...Yay ... - jennyo45, Jun 12, 2012
Gracias Carlos, where would I be without you? :):):) - rac1, Jun 12, 2012
I rode my bike all summer. That's the only event I could think of to do.:) - Ranman, Jun 13, 2012
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Tengo que iniciar una dieta. ¡Siempre voy a hacerlo mañana!

I have to start a diet. I am always going to do it tomorrow!

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updated Jun 17, 2012
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
Hola Noetol, tell me about it! Jaja - Nilda-Ballardo, Jun 12, 2012
lol :))))) - iana01, Jun 12, 2012
Don't worry, Noe! The same here.;)))) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Jun 12, 2012
I'm glad I'm not the only one! :)) - Noetol, Jun 12, 2012
Nope, you're not!:) - rac1, Jun 12, 2012
5
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I don't care to be initiated into any secret societies.

No me intresa ser iniciado en cualquier sociedad secreta.

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updated Jun 13, 2012
edited by Ranman
posted by Ranman
Hola Ranman, I loved watching these! Jajaja! - Nilda-Ballardo, Jun 12, 2012
Good for you Ranman.....lol - rac1, Jun 12, 2012
"No me interesa (¿?) ser iniciado en cualquier sociedad secreta". - -cae-, Jun 12, 2012
¡Hola, amigo!:) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Jun 12, 2012
Thanks guys. What does the question marks in parenthesis mean Carlos?;) - Ranman, Jun 12, 2012
It means that I am not sure if the suggested verb ("interesar") is the appropriate for the idea that you wanted to express. - -cae-, Jun 12, 2012
Oh. Yeah, I think you are right with "interesar". Thanks again;) - Ranman, Jun 13, 2012
5
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Para iniciar sesión es necesario que introduzcas tu nombre de usario y contraseña.
Así que asegúrate de recordarlos o apuntarlos.

To log in, it is necessary to type in your name and password.
So make sure you either remember them or note them down.

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updated Jun 12, 2012
edited by mcl020
posted by mcl020
¡Hola, MiCi!:) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Jun 12, 2012
Buena idea. =) - -cae-, Jun 12, 2012
Hi, Silvidear ;-) - mcl020, Jun 12, 2012
Hola amiga, that's a great password! Jaja! - Nilda-Ballardo, Jun 12, 2012
Jaja, it's going to say it anyway, lol. - rac1, Jun 12, 2012
5
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Me gustaría iniciar correspondencia con un viejo amigo pero estoy demasiada nerviosa. Espero llegar a tener suficiente valor algún día. Este es mi amigo. :D ¡Es broma!

I would like to initiate correspondence with an old friend, but I am too nervous. I hope I develop enough courage some day. This is my friend. Just kidding!

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updated Jun 12, 2012
edited by GraceM
posted by GraceM
Wow! I don't blame you, jejejeje - rac1, Jun 12, 2012
lol. - -cae-, Jun 12, 2012
"[...] Espero llegar a tener suficiente valor algún día..." - -cae-, Jun 12, 2012
lol, GraceM. Bueno! :) - iana01, Jun 12, 2012
:) Thanks, Carlos. - GraceM, Jun 12, 2012
jeje, he is cute! It's pity that is a "broma":)) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Jun 12, 2012
5
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Es difícil iniciar un conversación con un muchacho que le gusta, cuando es tímida.

It's difficult to initiate a conversation with a boy that you like, when you are shy.

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updated Jun 12, 2012
posted by Nilda-Ballardo
I remember those days:) - Ranman, Jun 12, 2012
Me too!:):) - rac1, Jun 12, 2012
Nilda, it's like you read my mind! But look at that girl's eyes. Is she really shy? - GraceM, Jun 12, 2012
=) - -cae-, Jun 12, 2012
Hola Grace, yes even though she can't keep her eyes off the young man, she still looks very shy! - Nilda-Ballardo, Jun 12, 2012
Very nice, Nilda. :) - iana01, Jun 12, 2012
¡Holaaa, Nilda! ;) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Jun 12, 2012
4
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La risita de un bebe, puede iniciar muchas personas riendo.

La risita de un bebé puede causar que muchas personas comiencen a reír. (Gracias caefuego!)

A baby's little laugh can start a lot of people laughing.

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updated Jun 17, 2012
edited by 0095ca4c
posted by 0095ca4c
jeje, it's cute! - Silvia_Tcherneva, Jun 12, 2012
Hola Margherite - it's true! A baby's laugh is so infectious! - Nilda-Ballardo, Jun 12, 2012
They're so sweet and innocent. - rac1, Jun 12, 2012
"La risita de un bebé puede causar que muchas personas comiencen a reír". - -cae-, Jun 12, 2012
Gracias caefuego! I think at this rate, I'll never be able to use a word of the day. I think I'm going backwards :-( - 0095ca4c, Jun 12, 2012
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  • No voy a esperar hasta hablar español con fluidez para iniciar una conversación con un hablante nativo de español.

  • I will not wait until I become fluent in spanish to initiate a conversation with a spanish native speaker.

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updated Jun 13, 2012
posted by shama807
Welldone, amiga!:)) I should do the same:)) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Jun 12, 2012
Thanks Silvy. Just go for it, your spanish is better than mine. ;) - shama807, Jun 12, 2012
Nice one Shama ... you can do it !! :). - shish75, Jun 12, 2012
Gracias amigo. :) - shama807, Jun 12, 2012
Thank you, amiga! No, it's not!:) But yes, you are right, we just have to go for it!:) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Jun 12, 2012
Bonito dibujo. =) - -cae-, Jun 12, 2012
Gracias Caefuego. ;) - shama807, Jun 12, 2012
Sure Silvy. :) - shama807, Jun 12, 2012
The Spanish speakers are more sympathetic and patient with us. - rac1, Jun 12, 2012
You are on your way Shama... and keep up ;) ....by the way estoy de acuerdo contigo rac :)) - livas2010, Jun 12, 2012
4
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Incluso los más grandes ríos se inician en arroyos pequeños.

Even the greatest rivers start in small streams.

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updated Jun 12, 2012
edited by jennysk
posted by jennysk
=) - -cae-, Jun 12, 2012
Good one Jenny!! - rac1, Jun 12, 2012
3
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This months I want to start the flamenco´s class, because it is a dance very nice

Este mes quiero iniciar las clases de flamenco, porque es un baile muy bonito

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updated Jun 13, 2012
edited by Paiper
posted by Paiper
Hola Paiper! ...month............a very nice dance. :) - rac1, Jun 12, 2012
3
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Never start anything you can't finish. Nunca inicies algo que no puedes terminar.

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updated Jun 12, 2012
edited by jennyo45
posted by jennyo45
Awesome! - --Mariana--, Jun 12, 2012
Es verdad!:) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Jun 12, 2012
I wonder ..... the kid is no doubt faster, more flexible, more energetic, ..... Both can win here! - mcl020, Jun 12, 2012
"Nunca inicies algo que no puedas terminar". - -cae-, Jun 12, 2012
Jaja - rac1, Jun 12, 2012
Gracias Caefuego. - jennyo45, Jun 12, 2012
3
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Yesterday I had to initiate some conversations with spanish native speakers, because of my work. It was really difficult, but people on other side of the line were so nice. I hope that my Spanish didn't sound too ridiculous.

Gracias a Carlos:

Ayer, a causa de mi trabajo, tuve que iniciar algunas conversaciones con hablantes nativos de español. Fue muy difícil, pero la gente en otro lado de la linéa era tan amable. Espero que mi español no sonara tan ridículo.

updated Jun 12, 2012
edited by Silvia_Tcherneva
posted by Silvia_Tcherneva
Good job Silvy. :) - shama807, Jun 12, 2012
Thank you, dear Snama!:) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Jun 12, 2012
No hay de que amiga. :) - shama807, Jun 12, 2012
Very good Silvia! - Nilda-Ballardo, Jun 12, 2012
"conversaciones", "hablantes nativos de español". "Espero que mi español no sonara tan ridículo". Por supuesto que no, Silvia. Luego nos tendrás que contar más de esa experiencia. - -cae-, Jun 12, 2012
Thank you, Nilda!! It wasn't very good, but it just a start.:)) ¡Muchas gracias, Carlos! No estoy muy contenta de mí mismo en este caso, pero eso es sólo un principio.;) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Jun 12, 2012
It probably sounded better than you think it did. :) - rac1, Jun 12, 2012
:)) Thank you so much, Annie! You are so nice, amiga!!:) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Jun 12, 2012
3
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No me gusta estar con alguien que jamás puede iniciar una conversación.

I hate being with someone who can never initiate a conversation.

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updated Jun 12, 2012
edited by ray76
posted by ray76
"No me gusta estar"... Muy bien, Ray.=) - -cae-, Jun 12, 2012
Hola Ray. - iana01, Jun 12, 2012
Thanks caefuego ,¿ que pasa amigo ? - ray76, Jun 12, 2012
And hito you too Iana01, how are you doing ? - ray76, Jun 12, 2012
Hola Ray ,I can't imagine you would have any trouble there my friend. lol - jennyo45, Jun 12, 2012
¡Hola, Ray! :) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Jun 12, 2012
I know, it gets boring, lol. - rac1, Jun 12, 2012
2
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Hoy tengo que iniciar a revisar el curso-- "la historia de literatura china"

Today, I have to review the course "the Chinese Literature History".

updated Jun 13, 2012
edited by GuapoLee
posted by GuapoLee
Hola GuapoLee...you forgot the English translation. :) - 0095ca4c, Jun 12, 2012
Hola Guapolee! Yes, you do need the English translation. - rac1, Jun 12, 2012