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The English Word of the Day: Provide

The English Word of the Day: Provide

8
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to provide

(verb) proveer, proporcionar, producir, ...


Today's word provides us with many options to choose from. Here's a link with helpful suggestions.


Thanks Mariana and Diagonx and all native speakers for helping us out with the Spanish while we are waiting for our new 'official' corrector!


Estamos buscando un corrector oficial de las frases en español para este hilo, así que si estás interesado, por favor envia un MP a mí

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We are looking for an official corrector of the Spanish sentences for this thread, so if you are interested, please send a PM to me.

As there are lots of native English speakers here, most of them can offer suggestions to the English sentences. I shall try to help as much as I can too, of course.

Here are the rules of the game:

  • Use the word in an English sentence and add the Spanish translation of that sentence. Try to use the word in an original way. Use your own words!

  • Vote for the sentences that you like most.

  • Write sentences of at least 5 words, but don't write paragraphs of 4 sentences or more.

  • Correct your sentences according to the suggestions of the corrector.

  • The winner will be chosen based upon the correct use of the word as well as the number of votes.

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  • Enjoy the game and always keep in mind that all of us are here to learn.


Mi frase/my sentence:

Evert Bevert has to work hard to make sure that people will not be discouraged to provide him and all his family members with food.

Evert Bevert tiene que trabajar duro para asegurarse de que la gente no pierda el entusiasmo por proporcionarle comida a él y a todos los miembros de su familia.

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¿Has visto todas las contribuciones en 'The Word of the Day' de ayer? Todos los jugadores merecen tu atención (y votos).

Did you see all the entries of yesterday's Word of the Day? All players deserve your attention (and votes).

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updated Apr 19, 2013
edited by mcl020
posted by mcl020
Funny sentence that made me smile. Here is to all the Evert B's in the world just trying to feed their families. - katydew, Apr 18, 2013
Oh Evert, just keep going! - annierats, Apr 18, 2013
...la gente no pierda el entusiasmo por proporcionarle comida a él... - diagonx, Apr 18, 2013
Here's... - katydew, Apr 18, 2013
Thanks diagonx for corrections & ladies for comments ;-)) - mcl020, Apr 19, 2013

11 Answers

5
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Providing food for the hungry is one of the works of mercy.

Dar de comer a los hambrientos es una de las obras de misericordia.

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updated Apr 19, 2013
posted by Castor77
Lovely. - katydew, Apr 18, 2013
Dulce - pmikan-pam, Apr 18, 2013
Andit's such apleasure to see the little birds too.. - annierats, Apr 18, 2013
Second that :) - Manity, Apr 18, 2013
Sweet ;-)) - mcl020, Apr 19, 2013
4
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El gubernamental gobierno no me proporciona suficiente dinero para vivir como un rey.

The government does not provide sufficient money for me to live like a King.

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updated Apr 19, 2013
edited by ray76
posted by ray76
typo - para mi. Ray or Rey, there's just not enough for the spending to continue by any of those in power. I think it's a common problem of power. - katydew, Apr 18, 2013
Oops, that mad it look like I was insinuating that you are included... unintentional. Don't bottle my blood yet. - katydew, Apr 18, 2013
Very well said! - diagonx, Apr 18, 2013
"El gobierno no me proporciona suficiente dinero para vivir como rey". - diagonx, Apr 18, 2013
mad -> made - katydew, Apr 18, 2013
Be glad: then you also don't have to walk around in tights ;-) - mcl020, Apr 19, 2013
@mc1020, what makes you think that I do not already walk around in tights ? - ray76, Apr 19, 2013
Thank you diagonx , what is the difference between "gobierno and gubermental ?" Please, and thanks. - ray76, Apr 19, 2013
You are right as usual Katya , i have your blood bottled already for posterity. - ray76, Apr 19, 2013
And for Count Dracula. - ray76, Apr 19, 2013
4
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Un gato que tiene un buen amo no necesita preocuparse por nada porque va ser provisto de todo .

A cat that has a decent owner doesn't have to worry about anything because it will be provided with everything.

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updated Apr 19, 2013
edited by annierats
posted by annierats
"...una buena ama..." or "...un buen amo..." - diagonx, Apr 18, 2013
gracias, Diagonx, error estupido, como siempre. - annierats, Apr 18, 2013
Oops .... ;-)))))) - mcl020, Apr 19, 2013
4
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Art provides my mind, soul and spirit a brief respite into serenity.

El arte provee a mi mente, mi alma y mi espíritu un breve sosiego en respiro corto a la serenidad.

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updated Apr 19, 2013
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
Si lo hace para mi! - pmikan-pam, Apr 18, 2013
Nice one, I'd say: "El arte provee a mi mente, alma y espíritu un breve sosiego en la serenidad" - diagonx, Apr 18, 2013
Thanks Diagonx. It's nice to see you around more today. - katydew, Apr 18, 2013
Beautiful colors!! - mcl020, Apr 19, 2013
4
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  • I.M.F.: I'm no loan-shark, I'll give you money for you to develop yourself into a first-world society; provided you give us all your natural resources and change your legislation to let our corporations operate in your country with total liberty.

  • Poor country: Of course. Just get you warships out of my territorial waters, your drones and planes out of my skies, and your tanks away from my borders.


  • F.M.I.: No soy ningún usurero, te daré dinero para que te hagas una sociedad del primer mundo; eso sí, si nos das tus recursos naturales y cambias tu ley para que nuestras corporaciones puedan operar en tu país con toda libertad.

  • País pobre: Claro que sí. Solo saca tus barcos de guerra de mis aguas territoriales, tus "drones" y aviones de mis cielos y aleja tus tanques de mis fronteras.

updated Apr 19, 2013
edited by diagonx
posted by diagonx
! Great one, diagonx! - mcl020, Apr 19, 2013
3
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Surround yourself with people who provide you with support and love , and remember to give back as much as you can in return.(Karen Kain)

Rodéese de personas que proveerle con apoyo y amor, y recuerde a devolver tanto como pueda a cambio. enter image description here

updated Apr 19, 2013
posted by shish75
Great quote and great picture ;-))) - mcl020, Apr 19, 2013
Very good and very true! - pmikan-pam, Apr 19, 2013
3
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Even if we all started off rich, it would not provide happiness. Aun si todos viniéramos ricos, eso no significaría felicidad.

updated Apr 19, 2013
edited by pmikan-pam
posted by pmikan-pam
"Aun si todos viniéramos ricos, eso no significaría felicidad" - diagonx, Apr 18, 2013
Thank you so much diagonx. - pmikan-pam, Apr 18, 2013
Indeed! - mcl020, Apr 19, 2013
Thank you mc! - pmikan-pam, Apr 19, 2013
3
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El Oeste proporcionó un lugar para la ley de no-absurdo.

The West provided a place for the law of no-nonsense.

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updated Apr 19, 2013
posted by bandit51jd
Reach for the stars, pardner! - katydew, Apr 18, 2013
Good sentence and fun picture ;-) - mcl020, Apr 19, 2013
3
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In olden days, it was the man who provided for his family, but nowadays, many women also participate in the workforce.

En los días de antaño, era el hombre el que mantenía a su familia, pero hoy en día muchas mujeres también participan en la fuerza laboral.

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updated Apr 19, 2013
posted by PumpkinCalabaza
Very nowadays-picture ;-) - mcl020, Apr 19, 2013
3
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His father left him well provided for. (well padded)

Su padre lo dejó bien situado económicamente.

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updated Apr 19, 2013
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
Not the case for many. - diagonx, Apr 18, 2013
Diabetes looms ahead.. Good job he'll be able to pay for the treatments.. - annierats, Apr 19, 2013
With food or with money?? - mcl020, Apr 19, 2013
2
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Nos proveemos de alimentos cuando están a le venta.

We stock food when it is on sale.

updated Apr 19, 2013
posted by gohern
We miss today's word. - mcl020, Apr 19, 2013