La Palabra del Día: "excepto"

Question

excepto (ek-sep'-toh)

preposition ( except (for) )

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Use today's Word of the Day in your own Spanish sentence (and include the English translation as well). Try to use the word in a completely new way and vote on the sentences you like best. Then the Word of the Day winner will be chosen.

Guidelines:

Write sentences at least 5 words long, but don't write a paragraph either. Write your Spanish sentence, but include the English translation as well. Make the corrections suggested by other users and moderators in the comments section (try not to use personal pronouns unless absolutely necessary). Use your own words! (Don't use a translator, copy from a book, use song lyrics, etc.) Have fun experimenting with Spanish.

Examples:

1. Saqué A en todas mis clases, excepto historia.

I got A's in all my classes, except history.

2. Invité a todos mis amigos a la fiesta, excepto Andrés.

I invited all my friends to the party, except Andrés.

Have a good weekend Rac and Caefuego. - Nilda-Ballardo, Jun 30, 2012

You too Nilda!!:):) - rac1, Jun 30, 2012

Please forgive my missive rac1, but I am in need of a laugh , be it at my expense , then so be it ! - ray76, Jun 30, 2012

Ray, you are too cool! - rac1, Jun 30, 2012

Answer 1

A mí me gusta el verano, excepto la humedad que arruina el pelo.

I like the summer, except for the humidity that ruins my hair.

Ick! lol - rac1, Jun 30, 2012

How can a bald man have that much hair? - Noetol, Jun 30, 2012

Hi Joice :) very funny picture ....humedad.... - luisssito, Jun 30, 2012

Luissito, thanks! I knew that, but I can't seem to stop making little mistakes, in between the big ones, that is. - JoyceM, Jun 30, 2012

Hahahahahahahahahahaha ... - mcl020, Jun 30, 2012

=) - -cae-, Jun 30, 2012

The ultimate in comb-overs. - katydew, Jun 30, 2012

Answer 2

Excepto por el hecho de que mi cabeza está sobresaliendo, no sabía que estuve aquí.

Except for the fact that my head is sticking out, you didn't know I was here.

Hahaha, so cute Nilda!! :):):) - rac1, Jun 30, 2012

You're alway a head above the rest, Nilda! - Noetol, Jun 30, 2012

Jajaja Noetol, That's funny! - Nilda-Ballardo, Jun 30, 2012

How darling is that! - katydew, Jun 30, 2012

Is that tall cotton?;) - Ranman, Jun 30, 2012

Hola Ranman, sorry but I couldn't tell you if this is cotton. I was a city dweller for too long! - Nilda-Ballardo, Jul 1, 2012

"Exceptuando el hecho de que mi cabeza está sobresaliendo, no sabrían que estuve aquí." - -cae-, Jul 1, 2012

Answer 3

No tengo ni idea de que escribiría sobre esta palabra, no tengo una vida excepcional, excepto de que tengo una afición excesiva a los caballos.

I don't know what I should write about this word, I haven't got an exceptional life, with the exception that I 'm extremly fond of horses. .

Me too!:) - rac1, Jun 30, 2012

Hi Annie,funny you should mention that! I expect your life is more exceptional than you think - jennyo45, Jun 30, 2012

I don't know Jenny, the horses run my life, surely it should be the other way round? - annierats, Jul 1, 2012

Camelot romped home as you said. :) - ian-hill, Jul 1, 2012

Potrillo de mi cría. - annierats, Jul 1, 2012

Answer 4

There is a remedy for everything except death.

Hay un remedio para todo, excepto para la muerte.

How I wish that that was true, but it isn't :-( - mcl020, Jun 30, 2012

Well, mlcl, what would we do if they all came back? - annierats, Jun 30, 2012

There is actually a remedy for death, and that is not being born. - 0095ca4c, Jun 30, 2012

What I meant to say, dear annie, was that there unfortunately are too many incurable things. At times death can be a relief for the person him/herself. - mcl020, Jun 30, 2012

(English Proverb ) Thanks mc & annierate &Margherite; !! :) such is life - shish75, Jun 30, 2012

Very serious thing.... - rac1, Jul 1, 2012

"excepto para la muerte". - -cae-, Jul 1, 2012

Thanks Annie & Carlos !! :)). - shish75, Jul 1, 2012

Answer 5

Excepto por el maíz que se queda atascado en sus dientes, se ella disfruta la mazorca de maíz.

Except for the corn that gets stuck in her teeth, she enjoys corn on the cob.

(steel rimmed teeth)

Yes i hate that happening , it only happens with corn which is over ripe , i pick my corn before it is in full bloom. - ray76, Jun 30, 2012

Funny picture! - rac1, Jun 30, 2012

Muchas gracias, Annie y Ray. I didn´t know about the over ripe corn, Ray. Muy interesante! - bandit51jd, Jun 30, 2012

"ella disfruta la mazorca de maíz". lol. =) - -cae-, Jul 1, 2012

Hola Caefuego y muchas gracias! - bandit51jd, Jul 1, 2012

Answer 6

Exept for the fact we look differently, we are good friends and we will walk through life together.

A pesar del hecho de que parecemos distintos, somos buenos amigos y caminaremos por la vida juntos.

I would say, "Except for the fact we look different, ..............through life together. Very good statement. - rac1, Jun 30, 2012

Thank you, Rac. :) - iana01, Jun 30, 2012

Wow, pretty picture! Both are very dainty! - bandit51jd, Jun 30, 2012

:)) Gracias, Bandit. Que tengas un buen día! :)) - iana01, Jun 30, 2012

En este caso sonaría mejor decir a pesar de", en lugar de "excepto", así: "A pesar del hecho de que parecemos distintos..." - -cae-, Jul 1, 2012

ok, Caefuego. Gracias. - iana01, Jul 1, 2012

Answer 7

Puedes saber todo lo que quieras acerca de mí, excepto mi código pin.

You may know all you want about me, except my pin code.

Hola MC - rac1, Jun 30, 2012

Hooooolaaaaa rac1 :-))) - mcl020, Jun 30, 2012

Have you actually got money in your account? - annierats, Jun 30, 2012

There are more people who'd like to know that ;-)))))) - mcl020, Jun 30, 2012

No, this picture is taken in dear Cartagena de Indias, where a cajero automatico had exploded and these people hoped to benefit from banknotes flying around. - mcl020, Jun 30, 2012

¡Pero es lo único que me interesa saber de ti! ;-P - -cae-, Jul 1, 2012

Answer 8

The night was still, except for an occasional light breeze.

La noche estaba en calma, excepto por una ligera brisa ocasional.

This picture is so calming, I could almost go to sleep right now. - Nilda-Ballardo, Jun 30, 2012

I know, me too, lol. - rac1, Jun 30, 2012

Huh? What? Sorry I was asleep! :)) - Noetol, Jun 30, 2012

Very peaceful! - bandit51jd, Jun 30, 2012

Jaja Noetol! - rac1, Jun 30, 2012

Buenas dias Bandita! - rac1, Jun 30, 2012

Muy bien. :::))) - -cae-, Jun 30, 2012

Gracias Carlos!! - rac1, Jun 30, 2012

Answer 9

Excepto problemas de registro ayer, habría podido contestar a esta pregunta más pronto.

Except for signing in problems yesterday, I would have been able to answer this question more quickly.

That's a funny picture! I know how that is. I didn't get the w o d posted until the next day. lol - rac1, Jun 30, 2012

"Si no hubiera sido por unos problemas que tuve iniciando sesión ayer,..." - -cae-, Aug 11, 2012

Answer 10

I love everything about school except examinations. Me encanta todo sobre la escuela excepto los exámenes

You will do great! - rac1, Jun 30, 2012

Answer 11

I´m standing on a bridge and waiting in the dark; however, there´s nothing except the rain.

Estoy parado en un puente y esperando en la oscuridad;sin embargo, no hay nada excepto la lluvia.

I guess I can say... there´s nothig "but" the rain. - luisssito, Jun 30, 2012

You said it fine. You can use, "but" also. Well done Luis!:) - rac1, Jun 30, 2012

You could also say, ...in the dark, but there is nothing except for rain." - rac1, Jun 30, 2012

What you said is fine - very lyrical. - Noetol, Jun 30, 2012

Thanks my friends, you are all great! :):) - luisssito, Jun 30, 2012

Really good sentence, words, and punctuation! - bandit51jd, Jun 30, 2012

A mini-novel! - mcl020, Jun 30, 2012

Rain is a good thing. I wish it would rain on my garden.:) - Ranman, Jun 30, 2012

We've had the wettest April to June for 100 years...It never stops. - annierats, Jul 1, 2012

Answer 12

Estoy feliz que tengo un trabajo nuevo excepto para el va a trabajo parte.

I am happy that I have a new job except for the going to work part.

Always a drawback!! - rac1, Jun 30, 2012

They forgot to tell you that in the interview... ;o) - katydew, Jun 30, 2012

Answer 13

Except for some joker this would be a clear sign.

Este sería un letrero claro, excepto un bromista

There would be a lot of horns blowing for that. lol - rac1, Jun 30, 2012

No toca la bocina! - katydew, Jun 30, 2012

Answer 14

Excepto por las tormentas eléctricas, disfruté mis años como piloto.

Except for the electrical storms, I enjoyed my years as a pilot.

Yikes!!! I like the storm only when I'm home, ON the ground! - rac1, Jun 30, 2012

Great picture too, by the way.:) - rac1, Jun 30, 2012

Thanks, Rac! - Noetol, Jun 30, 2012

Hola Noetol, I can not imagine how many times this occured during your career as a pilot. - iana01, Jun 30, 2012

Lots of thunderstorms, 5 lightning strikes. - Noetol, Jun 30, 2012

The picture is great, Noe, even though it looks as a dangerous situation. - iana01, Jun 30, 2012

=) - -cae-, Jun 30, 2012

Great shot, looks like somewhere in the Bermuda triangle...gives me the willies. - 0095ca4c, Jun 30, 2012

I think I may have been on this flight ..... - katydew, Jun 30, 2012

Haha Katy! - rac1, Jul 1, 2012

Answer 15

I seem to be the last to post on this word, except Annie.

Me perece ser la última para fijar en esta palabra, excepto a Annie.

It will never work_Eeyore.:) - Ranman, Jul 1, 2012

You are right... Love Bird is now the official last as of this moment. - katydew, Jul 1, 2012

Nice and shiny! - rac1, Jul 1, 2012

How kind of you, Katy to dress me up! It's true we always do this very late on, answer, I mean. - annierats, Jul 1, 2012

I know it! The time zones just are not friendly to us, I guess. If you are going to be last, might as well do it with a little bling. - katydew, Jul 1, 2012