La Palabra del Día: "ese"
ese ( eh'-seh )
adjective ( that )
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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. Ese perro está loco; ladra día y noche.
That dog is crazy. He barks all day and night.
2. Esa es la flor que llevó mi mamá en su ramo de novia.
That is the flower my mom had in her wedding bouquet.
13 Answers
That which does not kill us, makes us stronger.
Ese lo que no mata, nos hace más fuertes.
Ese es mi disfraz para la fiesta de Halloween. Soy el "tipo prescindible."
That is my costume for the Halloween party. I'm the "expendable guy."
¿Ven esa cara escondida en los granos de café? Me encanta buscar imágenes ocultas.
Do you all see that face hidden in the coffee beans? I love to search for hidden images.
Esa sí es una sonrisa matadora.
Now that's a killer smile.
Ese vecindario es muy peligroso.
That neighborhood is very dangerous.
It's complicated to explain: In Spain, when we don’t know something and we are ashamed to admit it, we usually use the word "that" in a sarcastic way. For example: My grandmother used to talk about "That Internet".
Es complicado de explicar: En España, cuando no sabemos algo y estamos un poco avergonzados de admitirlo, usualmente usamos la palabra "ese" de una manera sarcástica. Por ejemplo: mi abuela solía hablar del "Internet ese".
Ese hombre es tan guapo.
That man is so handsome.
El consejo, que voy a darte ahora, es muy importante, al igual que te di ayer. Recuerda ambos, este y ese también.
Advice, that I am going to tell you now, is very important, as well as the one I told you yesterday. Remember both, this and that one too.
Nunca te apartes de ese gran amigo. Siempre te será fiel.
Never stay away from that good friend of yours. He will always be faithful to you.
Ese hombre es un tipo muy espantoso. ¿Te gustaría encontrarlo en una calle oscura?
That man is a very scary guy. Would you like to meet him on a dark street?
Estoy feliz de comer este huevo ,
y esta manzana es deliciosos.
Pero para desayunar ,
yo quiero Jamón son huevos, y café fuerte por favor.
I am happy to eat this egg,
and this apple is delicious,
But for breakfast I want ham and eggs , with strong coffee please
Ese fue un trabajo bien hecho
That was a job well done.
No voy a olvidar nunca ese día especial.
I will never forget that special day.
