New Game - Find a word SP _ _ /_

Question

The idea is to find an English word of 4 or 5 letters that starts with SP

SP_ _ /_

There are very few in Spanish.

And then write a short sentence in English and Spanish using that word.

Example:

These beautiful forests cover a broad span of latitudes.

Estos bosques hermosos se extienden sobre numerosas latitudes.

Eso es todo, fácil ¿no?

This was the previous challenge

changes in latitude bring changes in attitude :-) - 0095ca4c, Jul 1, 2013

Longtitude too amiga :) - ian-hill, Jul 1, 2013

speak - klawrence, Jul 2, 2013

I just acknowledged 40 replies - boy do I hate that 15 seconds thing. :) - ian-hill, Jul 3, 2013

:) - 0080b918, Jul 3, 2013

Answer 1

spool - carrete

Fishing poles use a spool to aid in reeling the fishing line back in.

Cañas de pescar, se usan un carrete para enrollar la línea de pescar.

Con correcciones: Las cañas de pescar usan un carrete para enrollar el hilo de pescar.

¡Muchísimas gracias por todas las correcciones!

You on fire man . - ray76, Jul 2, 2013

I have one like that, and I know how to cast. My Dad taught me when I was little. Before I learned the technique, I caught a few ears :-) - 0095ca4c, Jul 2, 2013

lol ... awesome - EL_MAG0, Jul 2, 2013

Las cañas de pescar usan un carrete para enrollar el hilo de pescar. - francobollo, Jul 2, 2013

Muchas, muchas gracias amigo Francobollo. :) - EL_MAG0, Jul 3, 2013

:) - ian-hill, Jul 3, 2013

Answer 2

Spit

una lengua de tierra

A spit is a long narrow piece of land jutting into the sea La que es una lengua de tierra es un largo estrecho terreno que se adentra en el mar

warm and uninhabited are my favourite spits :-) - 0095ca4c, Jul 2, 2013

Awesome - EL_MAG0, Jul 2, 2013

Cordón litoral o restinga is the correct geographical term. Check out this link http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cordón_litoral - francobollo, Jul 2, 2013

hola - 0080b918, Jul 3, 2013

:) - ian-hill, Jul 3, 2013

gracias francobollo - Mardle, Jul 3, 2013

Answer 3

Spruce / Abeto

The blue spruce is a common tree in Colorado. / El abeto azul es un árbol común en Colorado.

Hermosos. - francobollo, Jul 1, 2013

They call it the Colorado Blue Spruce, beautiful Snow! - pmikan-pam, Jul 2, 2013

:) - ian-hill, Jul 3, 2013

Answer 4

Smart = Inteligente . Quiso probar que seré más inteligente que el oso regular. He wanted to prove that he was smarter than the average bear.

Hahahahaha! That's hilarious! - rac1, Jul 1, 2013

Quiso probar - francobollo, Jul 1, 2013

jaja heliptropeman...me gusta la foto. - 0095ca4c, Jul 2, 2013

:-) - pmikan-pam, Jul 2, 2013

I don't like regular, it seems to have a more negative meaning in Spanish than in English sometimes. - RafaelNoiret, Jul 2, 2013

Just a small correction (si me lo permitís): Quiso probar que él era más inteligente que el oso común. - RafaelNoiret, Jul 2, 2013

Corrección permitida, Rafael. Pensé que así era como lo tenía este chico, pero creo que cambió su frase cuando incorporó mis correcciones. Mil gracias. - francobollo, Jul 2, 2013

:) - ian-hill, Jul 3, 2013

Answer 5

Spank - azotar

Ella le dio un azote al niño.

She gave the boy a spank.

Pobre crío. - francobollo, Jul 2, 2013

Can I have one too miss , please , I promise to be bad. - ray76, Jul 2, 2013

the first phrase is in the present, the second in the past....or am I missing something. - Aranjuez12, Jul 2, 2013

@Aranjuez... You're right. It should be changed to either le dio un azote or gives the boy a spank. - francobollo, Jul 2, 2013

Claro que se dirá diferente en cada región, pero en la mía decimos 'dar unas azotes en el trasero'. If you're talking about spankings that don't involve children, however, the word changes xD. - RafaelNoiret, Jul 2, 2013

Katy and Aran, in English it is "to give a spanking", not "spank" (verb). - RafaelNoiret, Jul 2, 2013

Unless this is a British English structure in which case I apologize. - RafaelNoiret, Jul 2, 2013

@RafaelNoiret...when I was a child in England, parents 'gave a good hiding'. I had never heard of 'a spanking' until I learned some North American English. - 0095ca4c, Jul 2, 2013

I see I've caused a stir with my ever confused Spanish verb usage and with my own English phrasing. ha. I leave the English as it stands because it is said where I grew up in this way. However, giving someone a spanking is also used. - katydew, Jul 2, 2013

You what they say, spare the rod spoil the child - pmikan-pam, Jul 2, 2013

Yo diría "nalgada" en lugar de "azote". "Ella le dió una nalgada al niño". - 00e46f15, Jul 2, 2013

:) - ian-hill, Jul 3, 2013

Answer 6

Now when I speak Spanish people just stare at me, I hope someday people will understand me. Ahora, cuando hablo español la gente se me queda mirando. Espero que algún día entiendan lo que digo. (The smile on their faces keeps me encouraged though)

ha...that is one thing I don't believe pam. I'm sure you speak very well. - 0095ca4c, Jul 2, 2013

You are too kind, I really don't have anyone to speak spanish too! - pmikan-pam, Jul 2, 2013

...español la gente se me queda mirando. Espero que algún día entiendan lo que digo. - francobollo, Jul 2, 2013

Gracias franco - pmikan-pam, Jul 2, 2013

:) - ian-hill, Jul 3, 2013

Answer 7

Spark - Chispa

La llama (chispa) de tus ojos me hace muy feliz.

That spark in your eyes makes me so very happy.

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she's been walking in the snow :-) - 0095ca4c, Jul 1, 2013

Thanks for all your corrections Franco :) - ian-hill, Jul 3, 2013

Answer 8

spate - una racha / una avalancha / una serie - a large number or amount / a sudden or strong outburst

The lottery winner received a spate of requests for money.

El ganador de la lotería recibió una avalancha de solicitudes de dinero.

¡Excelente, amiga! - francobollo, Jul 1, 2013

Please forward my request - gohern, Jul 1, 2013

Muchas gracias franco...no hay muchos de estos :-) - 0095ca4c, Jul 2, 2013

Great! - pmikan-pam, Jul 2, 2013

Any donations will be gratefully if not humbly received and distributed to Charity , that is my daughter charity. - ray76, Jul 2, 2013

:) - ian-hill, Jul 3, 2013

Answer 9

Spell/ Deletrear

I try to spell correctly for the English students.

Yo trato de deletrear correctamente para los estudiantes de inglés.

Lol - rac1, Jul 1, 2013

¡Excelente! (Tu imagen en súper graciosa también) - francobollo, Jul 1, 2013

Ooops - gohern, Jul 1, 2013

Hamburgers anyone? - 0083f5dc, Jul 1, 2013

Yuk. You get a vote for your spelling though :-) - 0095ca4c, Jul 2, 2013

I'll never eat there again. :) - ian-hill, Jul 3, 2013

Answer 10

Spoon - cuchara

Yo nunca descubrí lo que se entiende por una cuchara 'runcible '

I never discovered what was meant by a runcible spoon.

Claro, porque runcible no es una palabra. - francobollo, Jul 1, 2013

:-). I suppose the owl and the pussycat knew. They used it when honeymooning, to eat mince and slices of quince,. ;-) - Castor77, Jul 2, 2013

Ahhh...sí, ahora entiendo lo que estás diciendo...a spork...es una cuchara con tres dientes. - 0095ca4c, Jul 2, 2013

Spork no tiene traducción exacta. De hecho, en España simeplemente decimos "Spork", y agregándole nuestro acento, se pronuncia "espork" jeje. En fin, ¡utilizad un tenedor! Venga :P - RafaelNoiret, Jul 2, 2013

P.D. El póster inspiracional con errores ortográficos me desanima, lol. - RafaelNoiret, Jul 2, 2013

I just can't resist nonsense poetry. ;) - Castor77, Jul 2, 2013

:) - ian-hill, Jul 3, 2013

Answer 11

spook - asustar

That face will spook the children.

Esa cara va a asustar a los niños.

Maaaate, it spooked me . - ray76, Jul 2, 2013

He he, it did me too. - EL_MAG0, Jul 2, 2013

That's enough to spook anybody. - 0095ca4c, Jul 2, 2013

What is that thing? Yikes! - rac1, Jul 2, 2013

:) spooky doesn't do it justice. - ian-hill, Jul 3, 2013

Answer 12

spawn - desovar

Los peces desovan en el agua.

Fish spawn in the water.

Do they spawn spice amiga? :-) - 0095ca4c, Jul 2, 2013

Hahahahahahahahahaha Thanks for catching that Margherite. duh! - rac1, Jul 2, 2013

:) - ian-hill, Jul 3, 2013

Aw - 0080b918, Jul 3, 2013

Perfect translation--have never seen a learner use "desovar". ::thumbsup:: - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

Hi Tick! : ) - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

Mcuhas gracias mi amigo! - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

Bien hecho! - pmikan-pam, Jul 5, 2013

Answer 13

I drink more coffee to give me a spurt of energy. Bebo más café para darme una racha o ráfaga de energía.

Me too pam! Sometimes in the middle of the afternoon, it's the only way to motivate my brain. - 0095ca4c, Jul 2, 2013

Buena idea. : ) - EL_MAG0, Jul 2, 2013

Sometimes I think I drink a whole pot. Jeje - pmikan-pam, Jul 2, 2013

una racha o ráfaga de energía (chorro mostly applies to liquids) - francobollo, Jul 2, 2013

Gracias franco - pmikan-pam, Jul 2, 2013

I found a picture for you Pam. I hope that was ok. - 0095ca4c, Jul 2, 2013

The pictures is perfect Margherite, many great big thanks and hugs! - pmikan-pam, Jul 3, 2013

:) - ian-hill, Jul 3, 2013

Gracias Ian - pmikan-pam, Jul 5, 2013

Answer 14

spur - espuela

Some types of spurs can inflict great pain and suffering.

Algun o s tipos de espuelas pueden infligir un gran dolor y sufrimiento.

Ouch! - ian-hill, Jul 3, 2013

Hola - 0080b918, Jul 3, 2013

Algunos* y "un gran dolor" - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

Thank you Rafael, I forgot that algunos was referring to tipos, not espuelas. - 0095ca4c, Jul 4, 2013

Double Ouch!!!!! - pmikan-pam, Jul 5, 2013

Answer 15

Spud- Patata

Hay es nada lo que es mejor que patatas asadas.

There is nothing that is better than roast potatoes.

Among other definitions, a spud is a sharp, narrow spade used to dig up large-rooted plants. Around the mid-19th century—the first documented reference occurs in 1845 in New Zealand—this implement of destruction began lending its name to one of the things it was often used to dig up: potatoes. Eventually, the nickname caught on throughout the English-speaking world.

So "Spud Murphy " was wrong then

I didn't know that Ray. :) - ian-hill, Jul 4, 2013

Well if you remember the Potato famine all the Spud diggers came out here , all the "Spud Murphys" . - ray76, Jul 4, 2013

your posts always make me hungry! - 0095ca4c, Jul 4, 2013

These look yummy! - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

They are great as tapas. - ray76, Jul 4, 2013

Would that be "Spud u Like" :) - ian-hill, Jul 4, 2013

Oh yes, I am hungry now~! - pmikan-pam, Jul 5, 2013