Practice not being too literal # 11
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As my title says, I am trying to learn to not be literal in translations, so every day I will post a saying in English and ask for suggestions as to how to convey the thought in Spanish. At the end of the day, I will pick the answer that I think most accurately reflects the idea, and I will choose it as best answer for 20 points to the respondent.
The saying for today is, "You've made your bed, now lie in it."
Good luck!!
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updated Jul 1, 2012
posted by kdrinning
Very good thread, K! - rac1, Jun 30, 2012
I'm trying to learn the same thing right now. - rac1, Jun 30, 2012
Thanks rac1. I am enjoying it! - kdrinning, Jun 30, 2012
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Es tú lio. Pues arregles tú.
I used the subjunctive because it is not certain that the mess will get fixed.
updated Jul 1, 2012
edited by gringojrf
posted by gringojrf
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Tú mismo lo buscaste, ahora asume las consecuencias.
Cabaste tu propia tumba, ahora no te queda más que aceptarlo.
updated Jul 1, 2012
posted by luisssito
I like the second one. - gringojrf, Jun 30, 2012
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Hay consequencias por tus acciones. Necesitas aceptarlas.
updated Jul 1, 2012
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
perfecto! - --Mariana--, Jun 30, 2012
*aceptarlas ..? If you are referring back to consequencias. - BradyLabuda, Jun 30, 2012
Gracias, Brady! - Noetol, Jul 1, 2012
Gracias, Mariana! - Noetol, Jul 1, 2012
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Tu te lo has buscado.
updated Jul 1, 2012
posted by Royaury
