La Palabra del Día: "general"
general ( heh-ne-rahl' )
adjective ( general )
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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.
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1. En general, no me gusta la comida asiática.
In general, I don't like Asian food.
2. Por lo general, es beneficioso aprender un segundo idioma.
In general, it is beneficial to learn a second language.
15 Answers
Ir de lo general a lo particular en la vida es un arte.
Going from generals to specifics in life is an art form.
In general, some gulls are more talkative than others.
En general, algunas gaviotas son más habladoras que otras.
Por lo general, no me gusta perder un amigo sobre todo cuando no sé por qué. Pensaba que esto era sólo un problema durante la adolescencia, pero no.
In general, I don't like to lose a friend, especially when I don't know why. I thought this was only a problem during adolescence, but no.
En general ,sé lo que quiero decir, pero al abrir la boca y hablar ;
el resultado es generalmente un poco diferente.
In general, I know what I want to say, but then open my mouth to speak;
generally the result is a little different.
Pren , man belong Rom.Wantok harim nau,Mikam tasol long plantim Kaisar.
En general, general es un cognado, pero no significa capitán.
In general, general is a cognate, but it doesn't mean general.
Yo no uso tacones generalmente porque soy bastante alta.
I usually do not use heels because I'm quite tall
En general, apprender un nuevo idioma es un desafío divertido.
In general, learning a new language is a fun challenge.
Si tienes problemas físicos o mentales que requieren atención médica, primero tienes que ver a tu médico general.
If you have physical or mental problems that require medical attention, you first have to see your GP.
En general, no me gusta trabajar pero este es necesario que hago para mi familia.
In general, I don't like to work but it is necessary that I do for my family.
Como regla general, las familias buscaron la seguridad de un fuerte militar durante los días del viejo oeste.
As a general rule, families sought the security of a military fort during the old west days.
I'm not sure he understood the general idea.
No estoy seguro que entendiera la idea general.
En general, hace frío en el invierno en Chicago. No nos gusta estar afuera mucho.
In general, it's cold in the winter in Chicago. We don't like to be outside much.
Hay mucha información general sobre el General Francisco Franco quien tuvo una brillante carrera militar y ascendió a general de brigada en 1926 convirtiéndose en el general más joven de Europa.
There is a lot of general information about General Francisco Franco, who had a brilliant military career and rose to be a Brigadeer 1926 making him the youngest General in Europe.
En general, prefiero una cerveza oscura.
Generally, I prefer dark beer.
En general yo realmente no estoy este insistente. Sentí que tenía que explicarme...
In general, I'm really not this ongoing. I felt I just had to explain myself...
