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The English Word of the Day: Condition

8
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condition (noun)

  • status: la condición; el estado
  • health: el estado; la condición
  • requirement: la condición; el requisito
  • in good condition (human, animal) = en buena condición física; en forma; en buen estado
  • in good condition (undamaged, as new) = en buenas condiciones; en perfecto estado; impecable
  • on condition that (providing that) = siempre que; a condición de que; siempre y cuando; sobre la base de que; a condición de que

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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.

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Mi frase/my sentence:

On medical advice Suzy obediently goes to the gym three times a week, but her condition is not getting any better.

Siguiendo al consejo médico, Suzy va obediente al gimnasio tres veces a la semana, pero su condición no ha mejorado nada.

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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 Jun 4, 2013
edited by mcl020
posted by mcl020
These doctors! Always giving us prescriptions that don't help. You're sentence is very funny, as always. - katydew, Jun 2, 2013
Another great post mate , and thank you for all the work that you are doing for us. Kiss Kiss. - ray76, Jun 3, 2013
Yes, katy, poor Suzy ;-))) - mcl020, Jun 3, 2013
Thanx, ray ;-) - mcl020, Jun 3, 2013

7 Answers

6
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Ayer vi el Epsom Derby, la carrera de potros de tres años más importante del mundo , y el ganador no fue el caballo favorito, pero un caballo en muy buena forma, llamado Ruler of the World.

Yesterday, I saw the Epsom Derby, the most important race for 3 yearold colts in the world , and the winner was not the favourite, but rather, a horse in very good condition, called Ruler of the World.

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updated Jun 3, 2013
edited by annierats
posted by annierats
The ruler of the world should at least have one crown. - katydew, Jun 2, 2013
la carrera de potros de tres años más importante del mundo - francobollo, Jun 3, 2013
Sí Franco, estoy de acuerdo contigo, voy a cambiarlo, porque solo de Europa? - annierats, Jun 3, 2013
They don't get crowns, Katy, they get stud-careers! - annierats, Jun 3, 2013
Must have been some spectacle! Those funny guys on the right ;-)) Ruler of the World has a proud look on his face ;-) - mcl020, Jun 3, 2013
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Annie was in no condition to vote, but she had had a half bottle of wine and the rest is history.

Annie no estaba en un buenas condiciones para votar, pero ella había consumido una media botella de vino y, pues, el resto ya es evidente historia.

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updated Jun 3, 2013
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
en buenas condiciones para votar, pues había consumido media botella de vino, y pues, el resto es evidente. - francobollo, Jun 3, 2013
Thanks Franco. Always such a help. - katydew, Jun 3, 2013
How did you know this? - annierats, Jun 3, 2013
Katy is clairvoyant, annie ;-)))) - mcl020, Jun 3, 2013
I'm sure you are surprised, Annie. X-D - katydew, Jun 3, 2013
5
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Ella debe que verificar la condición a ver que condición fue mi condición . She had to check my condition to see what condition my condition was in.

updated Jun 3, 2013
posted by heliotropeman
Helio, I'm very tired and I've had half abottle of wine.. You get my vote! - annierats, Jun 2, 2013
At least you'r very brave. Full markks for bravery. - annierats, Jun 2, 2013
Annie, wait while you are in that condition, let me quickly post to get a vote too. - katydew, Jun 2, 2013
Now, I've got that dumb song on my mind. jejejeje - katydew, Jun 3, 2013
lol - francobollo, Jun 3, 2013
That's okay, as long as you don't let her condition you ;-) - mcl020, Jun 3, 2013
5
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mi coche de doce años está en muy buenas condición

My twelve year old car is in very good condition

updated Jun 3, 2013
posted by gohern
Mi (capital).... buenas condiciones - francobollo, Jun 3, 2013
So is mine! ( I haven't had it long,it will suffer) - annierats, Jun 3, 2013
Better keep it that way, and go biking ;-) - mcl020, Jun 3, 2013
4
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Las condiciones en las que viven los presos en América Latina son deplorables.

The conditions in which Latin American prisoners live are deplorable.


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updated Jun 4, 2013
edited by francobollo
posted by francobollo
Te creo. - annierats, Jun 3, 2013
The prisoners who do not have the money nor the connections, yes ! - mcl020, Jun 3, 2013
That is true mate , one of our old members works helping the prisoners down there , and has told me of the conditions . - ray76, Jun 3, 2013
My picture keeps disappearing, can't figure out why. - francobollo, Jun 4, 2013
3
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Tengo que una condición llamada ," la fascinación por las hembras de la especie ",

pero sólo si están son amistoso simpáticas

conmigo.

I have a condition called ,"The fascination of the female of the species",

But only if they are friendly with me.

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updated Jun 4, 2013
edited by ray76
posted by ray76
la fascinación por las hembras de la especie, pero sólo si son simpáticas conmigo - francobollo, Jun 3, 2013
Hi Franco , I was under the impression that " female of the specie" was a collective noun , but of course I was wrong again .Quelle horreur mon ami. - ray76, Jun 3, 2013
Dangerous ground, a collection of strong-willed individuals.. - annierats, Jun 3, 2013
This lady would be a great companion on a too sunny day, you will not get sun-burned if you hide behind her. - mcl020, Jun 3, 2013
It could be me playing "dress -ups" . - ray76, Jun 3, 2013
She seems to have a good attitude in life. ;o) - katydew, Jun 3, 2013
Pas d'horreur, mon cher, Ray. Ton espagnol est superbe! - francobollo, Jun 4, 2013
3
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Siempre que compruebo la condición de mi carro, se nota que necesita gasolina.

Whenever I check the condition of my car, I notice it needs gas.

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updated Jun 3, 2013
posted by GraceM
Unfortunately, I don't think a dollar will buy much. - GraceM, Jun 3, 2013
Makes you want to ride your bike everywhere. - katydew, Jun 3, 2013
Shank's pony? - annierats, Jun 3, 2013
Take katy's biking advice ;-))) - mcl020, Jun 3, 2013