La palabra del día: "indudable"

Question

indudable ( eehn-doo-dah'-bleh )

adjective ( unquestionable )

Please join me in welcoming RafaelNoiret who has graciously offered his time and agreed to become our official corrector for la palabra del dia. Rafael is from Barcelona, Spain and speaks European Spanish fluently. He welcomes any additional suggestions from our very accomplished Latin American members as well. Please make corrections according to his suggestions.

Por favor, vamos a darle la bienvenida a RafaelNoiret, quien ha ofrecido generosamente su tiempo para ser nuestro corrector oficial de la palabra del día. Rafael es de Barcelona, España, y habla el español ibérico como nativo. También aceptará con agrado cualquier sugerencia de nuestros miembros destacados de Latinoamérica. Por favor, corregid vuestros textos según sus correcciones.

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.

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.) Please keep political, religious or personal statements to a minimum. This is a practice game to help with using a new vocabulary word! Have fun experimenting with Spanish.

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Examples:

1. Que Lionel Messi sea el mejor futbolista en el mundo es indudable.

It's unquestionable that Lionel Messi is the best soccer player in the world.

2. La joven cantante tiene un talento indudable, pero la industria musical es una muy difícil de conquistar.

The young singer has unquestionable talent, but the music industry is a tough one to conquer.

Thanks to everyone that has been helping to correct in the palabra del día. I know it is a time-consuming job and we all are very appreciative of your work and dedication to us and to SD!!

Rafael, we've been without an official corrector for a long time. Thank you for taking on this undertaking! - bandit51jd, Jul 4, 2013

Hola rac:) - Jraider, Jul 4, 2013

Hola, JR! ¿Cómo estás, mi amigo? - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

It's my pleasure :) - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

Thanks for volunteering, Rafael. That's good news. :) - GraceM, Jul 4, 2013

Absolutely. :). I need to figure out a better way to do it -- the comments section doesn't have enough room, then when I posted multiple comments they were in reverse order (see Jraider's post). I think I'll copy your guys' text and open a new answer. - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

De nada, amigo! - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

Thanks Rac and Rafael - Aranjuez12, Jul 4, 2013

Hola Rafael, bienvenido y muchas gracias. - 0095ca4c, Jul 4, 2013

Thanks Rac and Refeal - gohern, Jul 4, 2013

Answer 1

Es de una importancia indudable que el 4 de julio se celebre celebra con fuegos artificiales y la sandía!

It is of unquestionable importance that the 4th of July be celebrated with fireworks and watermelon!

Yikes! Lol - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

...se celebre... - diagonx, Jul 4, 2013

Eso es lo que se llama un reventón celebración. - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

I would say: Es de indudable importancia que se celebre el cuatro de julio con fuegos artificiales y sandías. I've changed la sandía to sandías in the plural to have more of a parallel text. If you want to be specific in that there is only one watermelon, - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

(continuation) then you can say una sandía. Very nice translation, the subjunctive tense is used here (se celebre) because of the strength and strong opinion of the text. If you look, however, you've also used the subjunctive in the English version: - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

[...]that the 4th of July BE celebrated[...] Be is actually a subjunctive conjugation. The indicative form is "is", so if you ever hear that English has no subjunctive, you're all set :) - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

Hola brandit! Happy Fourth of July!!! - 0080b918, Jul 4, 2013

Answer 2

¿Puede resolver este asesinato Holmes?

ES indudable, mi querido Watson

Can you solve this murder Holmes ?

Indubitably my dear Watson

claro que sí....fue el cocinero....because he knows whats cooking - Aranjuez12, Jul 4, 2013

Great, just missing punctuation. We also don't put quotes around names. Lastly, you need to put "Es" before indudable. ¿Puede resolver este asesinato Holmes? ES Indudable, mi querido Watson. Can you solve this murder Holmes? Undoubtedly, my dear Watson. - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

(continuación) because indudable is an adjective, whereas undoubtedly is an adverb (indudablemente). - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

I have changed it a tad for you mate , but I made a mistake in the original , I meant to us " indubitably" which is traditionally used. - ray76, Jul 4, 2013

Thank you Rafael , for all your help , Sorry that i made such a dogs breakfast of it. - ray76, Jul 4, 2013

Does anyone watch the new American one with the Chinese 'Watson" ? - ray76, Jul 4, 2013

I love the old one. - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

I haven't...didn't know there was a new one. Just goes to show how much television I watch lol - 0095ca4c, Jul 4, 2013

I love all of them rac, even the new Films. - ray76, Jul 4, 2013

Yes it takes place in New York , and it is surprisingly good , the Chinese girl is a stunner and is almost a romantic interest. - ray76, Jul 4, 2013

It was Miss Peacock in the kitchen. - katydew, Jul 4, 2013

No , not that one which takes place in London Katya, this is American with a British actor as Sherlock but an American Chinese as Dr Watson , it is quite intriguing my dear Katya , indibitably so/ - ray76, Jul 4, 2013

"indubitably so " - ray76, Jul 4, 2013

lol - 0080b918, Jul 4, 2013

I liked the first "new" movie,but I didn't like the last one. - Jraider, Jul 4, 2013

Answer 3

Es indudable que a la mayoría de los políticos se les olvida que están para servir a los ciudadanos y no a ellos mismos.

It is unquestionable that the majority of the politicians forget that their job is to serve the citizens not themselves.

En eso estamos muy de acuerdo tú y yo. - francobollo, Jul 4, 2013

Uuuf, cuánta razón. - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

Hahaha, perfectly said! - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

es claro que no somos políticos. - Aranjuez12, Jul 4, 2013

I couldn't agree more. - 0095ca4c, Jul 4, 2013

Nice!!! - Jraider, Jul 4, 2013

Answer 4

Es indudable que hacía falta un corrector oficial de la Palabra del día. Bienvenido seas, Rafa.

It is undeniable that SD needed an official proofreader for La Palabra del Día. Welcome, Rafael!

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that's good news! - Aranjuez12, Jul 4, 2013

¡Muchas gracias! Creo que esta es mi traducción favorita. - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

No me mates, pero ésta lleva tilde. lol - francobollo, Jul 4, 2013

Very nice, Franco. - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

La verdad es que no, Franco. La Real Academia Española cambió las reglas respecto a los acentos en los adjetivos demonstrativos en enero del año pasado, o igual en enero de 2011, no me acuerdo bien. - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

Sí, busca la palabra "este" en el DPD, no en el DRAE. Te hubiese puesto el enlace, pero no me ha dado error. - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

Ah, gracias por el dato. O sea, que hicieron lo mismo que con sólo. Lo voy a buscar en RAE para actualizarme. Gracias. - francobollo, Jul 4, 2013

Este, ese, aquel, y solo ya no llevan acento a menos que omitirlo cause ambigüedad (y casi nunca la hay, se entiende del contexto). No obstante, todavía verás esos acentos en textos porque no todos saben del cambio. - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

Hola Franco! Gracias por esta información. Qué buena noticia! :) - iana01, Jul 4, 2013

Another thoughtful post. - 0095ca4c, Jul 4, 2013

Answer 5

Es indudable que la peor de las colonizaciones es, y ha sido, la de la mente.

There's not doubt that colonization of the mind is, and has been, the worst kind.

How are you, Diagonx? - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

Better, since you're around again =) - diagonx, Jul 4, 2013

Ese es una frase bien verídica. - diagonx, Jul 4, 2013

Nadie es más ciego que el que no quiere ver. - EugenioCosta, Jul 4, 2013

Thanks, Diagonx. I missed you. - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

One man's terrorist is another man's patriot.: ) George Washington was a terrorist to the King wasn't he? - Ranman, Jul 4, 2013

I like your translation and slight variation. The only thing I'm thinking is that it could sound better to put "siempre" before "y ha sido", but if you don't want to say "has always been" then omit it. Great job. - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

Great post mate , brave and true , what is happening to that guy at the Moscow airport is a disgrace , I wonder which country will have the guts to make a stand. - ray76, Jul 4, 2013

Great post! - 0080b918, Jul 4, 2013

Well put! - lagartijaverde, Jul 4, 2013

Answer 6

Esta guitarra es indudablemente un instrumento precioso

This guitar is undoubtedly a beautiful instrument

pero el rojo es casi tan bueno

but my red one is almost as good

pero la más versátil de todos es mi fiel, vieja y muy bien utilizado telecaster

But the most versatile of all is my trusty, old and well used Telecaster

Sí, estoy de acuerdo contigo, LagartijaVerde. La guitarra es un gran instumento! :) - iana01, Jul 4, 2013

Please add the English sentences....Thanks mate. - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

Btw. gorgious instruments! - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

Do you play? - 0095ca4c, Jul 4, 2013

Yes, I play :-) - lagartijaverde, Jul 4, 2013

Rock n' roll Largartija:) Are the first two Gibsons??? - Jraider, Jul 4, 2013

Answer 7

Después de leer los comentarios de Rafael Noiret en este hilo, es indudable que habíamos hemos encontrado un buen amigo y un gran maestro.

After reading the comments of Rafael Noiret in this thread, it is undeniable that we have found a good friend and a great teacher.

Muchísimas gracias por todas las correcciones.

I agree! We are so fortunate! Thanks El Mago - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

Very thoughtful post. - 0095ca4c, Jul 4, 2013

Nice post. - katydew, Jul 4, 2013

Answer 8

Digan lo que digan los madrileños, el Barça es el único equipo de fútbol que tiene importancia.

No matter what people from Madrid say, Barça is the only football team that matters.

I'd better duck. Hopefully everyone in Madrid is already sleeping.

Lol - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

Eso lo dirás tú porque eres Catalán. Hemos empezado muy mal tú y yo... lol - francobollo, Jul 4, 2013

:P - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

Ups. Sabía que este post era mala idea. - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

Answer 9

Si tu piensas que su tu opinión sobre cualquier teme es indudable,entonces es posible que tu estan estés pensando con la mente cerrada.

If you think that your opinion on a subject is unquestionable,it's possible that you are thinking with a closed mind.

¡Muy bien dicho! - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

Una mente abierta es una calle de doble sentido. - EugenioCosta, Jul 4, 2013

(continuation) in this context. When we say "es posible que", this is always followed by the subjunctive tense. For estar, is estés and not estás. We say la mente cerrada, because cerrado is masculine and mente is feminine, so the gender agreement is off. - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

(continuation two) Lastly, I've omitted the subject pronouns (tú), because in Spanish we already know you are talking about "tú" due to the conjugation that you use, and it sounds very redundant to include them in most cases. Great work. - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

My corrections: Si piensas que tu opinión sobre cualquier tema es indudable, es posible que estés pensando con la mente cerrada. Cualquier instead of calquier; tema instead of teme; I've omitted entonces, not that it's wrong, it just sounds a bit better - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

Hola JRaider...love it. - 0095ca4c, Jul 4, 2013

Gracias Rafael an welcome to SD:) - Jraider, Jul 4, 2013

Answer 10

He surely is a man of unquestionable honesty.

Es realmente un hombre de honestidad indudable.

Hola Iana, :):):):):) - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

jeje indudablemente. - 0095ca4c, Jul 4, 2013

Hi Iana. Good to see you again. - katydew, Jul 4, 2013

Answer 11

Franz Kafka's place in literary history is unquestionable.

La influencia de Franz Kafka en historia literaria es indudable.

I seen it was his 130th birthday today: ) - Ranman, Jul 4, 2013

Es verdad--especialmente cuentos como Un artista de hambre. - EugenioCosta, Jul 4, 2013

Oh yes.. - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

Era un maestro de prosa alemana. - EugenioCosta, Jul 4, 2013

I have a problem with the word lugar here--it doesn't convey emotion and kind of sounds like you're referring to the location where he was. Is there another way you could say it, such as The impact.. or The contributions... or is "place" required? - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

You tell me Rafael. That's what we do here: ) - Ranman, Jul 4, 2013

Hola Ranman...good one - 0095ca4c, Jul 4, 2013

Answer 12

Diría que es indudable que la amapola es la flor más hermosa, pero podría cambiar de opinión la próxima vez que vea unas flores.

I would say that it's unquestionable that the poppy is the most beautiful flower, but I could change my mind the next time I see some flowers.

Very, very good. I would change algunas to unas unless you are referring to a specific "some" - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

I know what you mean, Grace...they all seem to be the best. - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

Thank you. I've never understood clearly when to use unas and when to use algunas. But that's just one small doubt on my huge list. :D Thanks again. - GraceM, Jul 4, 2013

I am trying to think of an explanation for that. I'll get back to you :). - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

That's so generous, but you don't have to explain. This task you have taken on is time-consuming already. - GraceM, Jul 4, 2013

Answer 13

Fue una indudable estupidez que los banqueros desperdiciaron nuestro dinero jugando Wheel of Fortune

It was undoubtedly stupid that the bankers wasted our money at the game "wheel of fortune"

Convenido... - rac1, Jul 4, 2013

:-) - Aranjuez12, Jul 4, 2013

Indudable is an adjective instead of an adverb, meaning unquestionable instead of unquestionably, so it won't work here. - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

Perhaps: Fue una indudable estupidez que los banqueros desperdiciaron nuestro dinero jugando Wheel of Fortune. At least in Spain, we also say Wheel of Fortune (not translated), just with a funny accent. Good job. - RafaelNoiret, Jul 4, 2013

Thanks Rafael - Aranjuez12, Jul 4, 2013

They are incredibly smart when it comes to making money for themselves amigo. - 0095ca4c, Jul 4, 2013

Answer 14

La lealtad de un buen amigo es indudable.

The loyalty of a good friend is unquestionable

Answer 15

Descubrió una indudable fuente de conocimiento por información el día que conoció a Terence Tao.

He discovered an unquestionable source of information on the day that he met Terence Tao.

Buen día, mi amiga! - rac1, Jul 4, 2013