La Palabra del Día: "popular"

Question

popular ( poh-poo-lahr' )

adjective ( popular )

We are looking for an official corrector for the Spanish sentences. If you are interested, please send me a PM.

Estamos buscando un corrector oficial de las frases en español. Si usted está interesado, por favor envíeme un PM.

There are many native English speakers here, most of us can offer great suggestions to the English sentences. I will do my best to go through them all, too. 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. The winner will be chosen based upon the correct use of the word as well as the number of votes.

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.

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Examples:

1. La película volvió a los cines a petición popular.

The film came back to movie theaters by popular demand.

2. Con la revelación de Eduardo, Claudia se sintió más popular que nunca. ¡Dos hombres estaban peleando por su amor!

With Eduardo's revelation, Claudia had never felt more popular. Two men were fighting for her love!

Notes

Welcome back to the conclusion of our "novela"! What awaits Claudia and Ramón? Stay tuned to find out!

Until we have an official Spanish corrector, please help with any suggestions to the Spanish sentences as you are able. It is very much appreciated. Thank you all for being here at SD and for participating in La Palabra Del Dia!

Buenas noches amiga. - 0095ca4c, Feb 1, 2013

Buenas noches amiga! - rac1, Feb 1, 2013

Hola Rac!! Graicias!! :)) - iana01, Feb 1, 2013

Happy Friday amiga! - pmikan-pam, Feb 1, 2013

T G I F Pam! - rac1, Feb 1, 2013

Hola Iana, : ) - rac1, Feb 1, 2013

Answer 1

Cuando era joven, no estaba muy popular. No sé porque.

When I was a young man, I was not very popular. I don't know why.

Because you were wearing a dress? - 0095ca4c, Feb 1, 2013

That must have been It! NowI know. :)) - Noetol, Feb 1, 2013

Lol - rac1, Feb 1, 2013

Buenos días, Noetol!!:)) - iana01, Feb 1, 2013

Nice one Margherite (and Noetol) - rogspax, Feb 1, 2013

Buenas noches, Iana! - Noetol, Feb 1, 2013

Answer 2

Los aguas termales en este hotel japonés son muy populares entre los monos de nieve.

The hot springs at this japanese hotel are very popular with the snow monkeys.

Looks like the people like it too. - rac1, Feb 1, 2013

Those things on the right seem to likeiit too! :)) - Noetol, Feb 1, 2013

:)) - iana01, Feb 1, 2013

Answer 3

Ser popular no es todo.

Being popular isn't everything.

(As long as the nerd gets the girl.)

Double yikes!! - rac1, Feb 1, 2013

Yourkind of guy? :) - Noetol, Feb 1, 2013

A vote just for the picture. - Jubilado, Feb 1, 2013

Now Ladies relax. He has a great personality . - gohern, Feb 1, 2013

That first nerd IS kind of cute. The second one is right for someone else, I'm sure. I am at peace with my own inner nerd. - JoyceM, Feb 1, 2013

By the way, do you know how to say, "nerd" in Spanish? El pazguato. - JoyceM, Feb 1, 2013

Interesting. Is that used pretty broadly, or only in some regions? If I were to use it in the wrong place, I might sound like a pazguato. - rogspax, Feb 1, 2013

Answer 4

El político que ganó la elección fue el más popular.

The politician who won the election was the most popular one.

After the election, they often become very unpopular. - 0095ca4c, Feb 1, 2013

Yes, they do indeed. - rac1, Feb 1, 2013

Answer 5

Las telenovelas son muy populares en países latinoamericanos.

Soap operas are very popular in Latin American countries.

(Ésta se llama "Por Ella Soy Eva", y fue transmitida por Televisa)

(This one is called "Por Ella Soy Eva", and it was transmitted by Televisa)

They are here too. Don't know why, but that's just my perspective. jeje - rac1, Feb 1, 2013

I´ve seen that while channel flipping, and never quite understood what the title meant, much less what the premise of the show is. Anyone know? - rogspax, Feb 1, 2013

The title means "For her I am Eva" and it's about a man (on the right) who dresses up as a woman named Eva (far left) to get the woman he loves (middle). - PumpkinCalabaza, Feb 1, 2013

Answer 6

Cuando estaba empezando a aprender español hace muchos años, memoricé una oración para decirlo muy rápido: La música de esos países es muy popular en los estados unidos.

When I was beginning to learn Spanish many years ago, I memorized a sentence to say very fast: The music of those countries is very popular in the United States.

Can you say that 3 times? jeje - rac1, Feb 1, 2013

"That, that, that" no problem! - Jubilado, Feb 1, 2013

Lol, I asked for that....jejejeje - rac1, Feb 1, 2013

I asked for that. I asked for that. I asked for that. (it is a guy thing to be annoying) - gohern, Feb 1, 2013

Buenos días, Jubliado!:)) - iana01, Feb 1, 2013

¡Igualmente, iana01! ¿Cómo va el estudio de español? - Jubilado, Feb 1, 2013

Answer 7

Disneyland es un lugar muy popular para niños de todos las edades. Disneyland is a popular place for kids of all ages.

Have you taken your children yet? - rac1, Feb 1, 2013

Wow, what a great photo. - 0095ca4c, Feb 1, 2013

Yes, we celebrated Richard's 6th B-day at Disneyland, Sean was still 3 at the time. - RichSean1725, Feb 1, 2013

Answer 8

"El Tribunal Popular" fue un popular programa de televisión. "The People's Court" was a popular television programme.

I remember that one E S S! - 0095ca4c, Feb 1, 2013

It's not still on? - rac1, Feb 1, 2013

Different judge, but I think it's still on. - Noetol, Feb 1, 2013

Answer 9

The tennis player Andy Murray is very popular in New York on US Open. Besides his fans, he was also supported by Sean Connery and a Menchester United coach Alex Fergusson.

El jugador del tenis Andy Murray es muy popular en Nueva York en los E.E.U.U. Open. Excepto sus admiradores, también fue apoyado por Sean Connery y por Alex Fergusson, el entrenador de Menchester United.

Not sure if you are trying to say, "In addition to his fans".... but it sounds more natural. - rac1, Feb 1, 2013

Hi, iana01! Please edit that "Except" to "Besides". ¡Buen oración! - Jubilado, Feb 1, 2013

Thank you very much, Rac and Jubilado!:))) - iana01, Feb 2, 2013

Answer 10

A ser populares o no ser populares, que es la cuestión los jovenes prequntan.

To be popular or not to be popular, that is the question the young people ask.

At least in their minds. So true. - rac1, Feb 1, 2013

Answer 11

Gangnam style was the most popular song of the year 2012.

Gangnam style (estilo) fue la canción más popular del año 2012.

He is something else! JeJe - pmikan-pam, Feb 1, 2013

And I still don't know why... - rac1, Feb 1, 2013

I´m not sure about the video, but this offshoot shows a LoT of interest and labor. Check it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Qjo41hvToaA - rogspax, Feb 1, 2013

Answer 12

Cuando era joven, el grupo ABBA era muy popular... y gracias al musical "Mamma Mia!", todavía es.

When I was young, the group ABBA was very popular... and thanks to the musical "Mamma Mia!", it still is.

I love the music of abba (they won't allow me to write it in caps) - 0095ca4c, Feb 1, 2013

They had great harmony. - rac1, Feb 1, 2013

Answer 13

Mi nuera me ha dicho que el nombre más popular para un niño en latinoamérica es Santiago. Y para una niña es Sofía. Muchos niños tienen este nombre actualmente.

My daughter-in-law has told me that the most popular name for a baby boy in Latin America is Santiago. And for a girl it is Sofía. Many little children have these names these days.

Those are beautiful names. : ) - rac1, Feb 1, 2013

I really like Santiago. I can imagine a boy all grown up and introducting himself. - 0095ca4c, Feb 1, 2013

Answer 14

El chico es popular.

The kid is popular.

Cute kid! - rac1, Feb 1, 2013

Answer 15

The Nortec genre of music is becoming more popular. It is a mix of Norteña and Techno and Dubstep.

Música de género Nortec está haciendo más popular. Es una mezcla de Norteño y Tecno y dub.

The Nortec Collective

I will have to check this out! - pmikan-pam, Feb 1, 2013

their - rogspax, Feb 1, 2013

They´re worth it, if you like that style. Some of there stuff is much better than others. They put on an awesome live show at SxSW last year! - rogspax, Feb 1, 2013

You are becoming more, "Spanish minded." "Techno And Dubstep." - rac1, Feb 1, 2013

Oops. Thanks. - rogspax, Feb 1, 2013