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The English Word of the Day: Exchange

The English Word of the Day: Exchange

12
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exchange (noun)

trade: el canje

interchange: el intercambio

market: la bolsa

currency: el cambio

replacement in a store: el cambio

conversation: el diálogo

telephone: la central


Thanks Diagonx a.a.o. 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 Mariana o 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 either rac1 or 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.

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Mi frase/my sentence:

On average, there is an interchange of 278 bacteria colonies during a kiss.

En promedio, hay un intercambio de 278 colonias de bacterias durante un beso.

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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 May 3, 2013
posted by mcl020
And howmany, if the persons have false teeth or other dental devices?? Best not kiss, ever! - annierats, May 1, 2013
Thank you for your continued involvement amiga, well done. - ray76, May 1, 2013
It's worth every one. - katydew, May 1, 2013
Yes, katy, thank you and annie and ray and everybody playing today ;-))) - mcl020, May 1, 2013

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11
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Si quieres convertir tus Libras Esterlinas Inglesas a Euros, la tasa de cambio es 1.17 hoy.

If you want to change your pounds sterling into Euros, the exchange rate is 1.17 today.

updated May 3, 2013
posted by annierats
You'll need them in Spain! - mcl020, May 1, 2013
:-) - pmikan-pam, May 1, 2013
Thank you for that information annie...someone just asked me and you have saved me the trouble of looking it up. :-) - 0095ca4c, May 1, 2013
I'm not sure why they wrote them with capital letters? I looked up an exchange rate site... - annierats, May 2, 2013
What if I just want pounds and have no exchange? - katydew, May 2, 2013
What Katy, you mean small change? - annierats, May 3, 2013
11
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There was an exchange of power on the throne in Holland this week.

Había un intercambio de poder en el trono en Holanda esta semana.

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updated May 3, 2013
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
We'd say ' a change-over' as the Queen didn't get much of an exchange, although a peacful life might be nice.. - annierats, May 1, 2013
This was only yesterday ;-) And they do not have any political power at all, it's just very expensive decorum ... - mcl020, May 1, 2013
Good one Katy - pmikan-pam, May 1, 2013
Isn't it odd that all 'royals on the balcony' look the same, no matter which country they are from? It has to be in the breeding. :-) - 0095ca4c, May 1, 2013
I guess the power to shop at will would be something. - katydew, May 1, 2013
The swedish king goes in a supermarket, we don't bother much..But I guess heorders clothing elsewhere! - annierats, May 2, 2013
10
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En los pasados doce meses viajé a cinco países , con un buen el tipo de

cambio por mi dinero en los todos países .

In the past 12 months I traveled to five countries,

with a good exchange rate for my money in all those countries .

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updated May 3, 2013
edited by ray76
posted by ray76
Mate you are a great navigator !:). - shish75, May 1, 2013
Making money hand over fist right mate? - pmikan-pam, May 1, 2013
And above all fun ... so: well done, Ray ;-) - mcl020, May 1, 2013
Good timing, old boy! - Jubilado, May 1, 2013
Gracias a todos ustedes son tan amables , y un dólar alto. - ray76, May 1, 2013
8
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Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance.(Robert Quillen)

La discusión es un intercambio de conocimientos; un argumento un intercambio de la ignorancia.

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updated May 2, 2013
posted by shish75
Yes good one shish, I only argue when the 12 year old inside me comes out! :-) - pmikan-pam, May 1, 2013
For argument as in quarrel, this is totally right, Shishy ;-) - mcl020, May 1, 2013
8
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Ser humano, no tengo tiempo para un acalorado intercambio sólo porque no te gusta mi mañana gorjeando y cantando. Estoy demasiado ocupado tratando de equilibrar a mí mismo!

Human being, I don´t have time for a heated exchange just because you don´t like my early morning twittering and singing. I´m too busy trying to balance myself!

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updated May 2, 2013
posted by bandit51jd
Very good, this put a smile on my face! - pmikan-pam, May 1, 2013
Cute!!! - mcl020, May 1, 2013
He has a foot in both camps. - ray76, May 2, 2013
7
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Rotary club members and their families host international exchange students in their homes.

Los miembros del club Rotary y sus familias albergan estudiantes de intercambio en sus casas.

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updated May 2, 2013
posted by 0095ca4c
Hola Margherite! - pmikan-pam, May 1, 2013
Hola Margherite! - shish75, May 1, 2013
7
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When we are young life is like an exchange where one buys stocks, not with money but with actions. Most don't buy with money. Cuando somos jóvenes la vida es como un intercambio donde uno compra acciones, no con dinero sino con acciones. La mayoría no compra con dinero.

updated May 2, 2013
posted by pmikan-pam
Life as an action exchange-market ... hmmm .... I have to think about it some more, Pammy ;-) - mcl020, May 1, 2013
It is ok to agree to disagree MC :-) - pmikan-pam, May 1, 2013
5
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The exchange of opinions became a little heated.

El intercambio de opiniones se hizo un poco calentado

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updated May 2, 2013
posted by Castor77
Only a little ;-) - mcl020, May 1, 2013
It happens.. - annierats, May 2, 2013
5
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La bolsa de Wall Street es el lugar en que fortunas están construidas o perdidas. No es una localidad para los de corazones débiles.

The stock exchange on Wall Street is the place where fortunes are made or lost. It's not a locality for those with weak hearts.

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updated May 2, 2013
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
It's not for me :-( - pmikan-pam, May 1, 2013
Look at all their expressions ..... pfffff ..... - mcl020, May 1, 2013
3
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I have always wondered what it would be like to be a foreign exchange student.

Siempre me he preguntado cómo sería estar en un programa de intercambio estudiantil.

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updated May 2, 2013
edited by PumpkinCalabaza
posted by PumpkinCalabaza
a mi tambien - gohern, May 2, 2013
2
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I want to exchange this word for a new one. (or maybe my computer)

Yo quiero canjear esa palabra por nuevo uno. (o quizas mi computadora.)

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updated May 3, 2013
edited by jessicamccall117
posted by jessicamccall117
I think I was supposed to use it as a verb, but...that didn't work out. - jessicamccall117, May 1, 2013
Hola Jessica - pmikan-pam, May 2, 2013
Hola Pam! How are you? - jessicamccall117, May 2, 2013
I am good, how are you? - pmikan-pam, May 3, 2013
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Me gusta ir a la bolsa cada día con mi esposa. ¿Soy loco o justo enamorado? (Los caballeros tenga cuidado cómo respondiste esto)

I like to go to the market with my spouse each day. Am I crazy or just in love? (Gentlemen be careful how you respond to this)

updated May 3, 2013
posted by gohern
I would say that you are in love , but I hope that you are not ,possessive. - ray76, May 2, 2013
But then , I am no gentleman ! - ray76, May 2, 2013
I would say that you are both in love! - pmikan-pam, May 3, 2013