"Sometimes the poorest man leaves his children" ; Translation exercise; All Levels.

Question

A veces el hombre más pobre , deja a sus niños la herencia más rica.

Sometimes the poorest man leaves his children the richest inheritance.

Please correct my sentence.

I guess that one has to first define both riches and inheritance .

As well as , what is considered as being "poor".

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Levely thought for the day. - katydew, Jul 30, 2013

Great Ray! :-) - 00e46f15, Jul 30, 2013

Thank you sylyon , young lady ! I was not sure about the plurality of the last few words in order to comply with ," los niños " . - ray76, Jul 30, 2013

@Katya , a like to start the day with a level thought and a level head ,lovely love. - ray76, Jul 30, 2013

Answer 1

The greatest inheritance someone can give to their children are their values, beliefs and principles for a better life. La mayor herencia que alguien puede dar a sus hijos son sus valores, creencias y principios para una vida mejor.

bien dicho mi amiga, pero es lamentable que no todo el mundo trata de darlo. - 0095ca4c, Jul 30, 2013

Unfortunately , what is given to the children now are I phones and tablets , they hardly talk as a family , they eat while watching TV , I am generalising of course but it is pretty standard. - ray76, Jul 30, 2013

Gracias amiga, le se - pmikan-pam, Jul 30, 2013

Lo se Ray - pmikan-pam, Jul 30, 2013

Muchas gracias Ray - pmikan-pam, Jul 31, 2013

Congratulations amiga!! - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

Gracias amiga - pmikan-pam, Aug 1, 2013

Answer 2

Cuando mi papá se murió, pensé mucho en el significado de la vida. Empezé a leer libros espirituales. Lo que empezó como una época oscura en realidad abrió mi corazón a nuevas ideas. Sentí que tenía una meta en la vida otra vez.

When my dad died, I thought a lot about the meaning of life. I started reading spiritual books. What started out as a dark time actually opened my heart to new ideas. I felt that I had a goal in life again.

I wrote this poem right after he died.

Dennis Wayne Wilson

August 31, 1956- July 5, 2006

A blue light shimmers bright

even though it is night.

The crescent moon is far too small

to create the sparkles beginning to fall.

The animals in the forest echo warning.

I hear my dad plead, "No more mourning!"

He tells me he is near

With everyone, everywhere.

His heart is giant, full of love.

That's why he glimmers above.

He has passed all of his tests

which is why his body now rests.

His spirit flows with absolute freedom

even though we can't see him.

...pensé mucho en el significado de la vida. Empezé a leer libros espirituales.....Sentí que..." - 00e46f15, Jul 30, 2013

Beautiful Jl...your Dad will be proud. - 0095ca4c, Jul 30, 2013

Thank you, Susy. I am having trouble knowing when to use the preterit and when to use the imperfect tense. - 0083f5dc, Jul 30, 2013

Keep'm coming JL x :) - ian-hill, Jul 30, 2013

Thank you, Margherite. - 0083f5dc, Jul 30, 2013

We learn much from you J W , thanks for your excellent contribution. - ray76, Jul 30, 2013

Very beautiful. - annierats, Jul 31, 2013

Nice thoughts amiga! - pmikan-pam, Jul 31, 2013

Thank you. - 0083f5dc, Jul 31, 2013

I agree with ian, keep them coming, excellent work. - pmikan-pam, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 3

I'm so happy that the people in my orbit have a different definition of success. One that is sustainable and obtainable, in this lifetime.

Estoy tan feliz que la gente en mi órbita tiene una definición diferente para el éxito. Uno que es sostenible y asequible para todos, en esta vida.

:-) - pmikan-pam, Jul 30, 2013

I'm glad you are happy Ranman :-) - 0095ca4c, Jul 30, 2013

Then you are lucky my friend , hang onto what you have it is priceless. - ray76, Jul 30, 2013

Well, I'm elated that you are glad that I am happy: ) - Ranman, Jul 30, 2013

How could I not vote for such a beautiful answer? - annierats, Jul 30, 2013

"...diferente del éxito. Uno que es sustentable/sostenible y alcanzable para todos en esta vida." - 00e46f15, Jul 30, 2013

I am deliriously happy and beside myself that Ranman is glad that is elated that Margherite is glad that Ranman is happy now Annie is voting for Ranman , can we all kiss and say goodnight now . "Strewth !" - ray76, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 4

I think the Spanish is correct Ray.

I wonder if there is a Spanish saying that means the same thing.

There is little doubt about the truth of the statement.

Creo que el español es Ray correcta.

Me pregunto si hay un dicho español que significa la misma cosa.

No hay duda de la veracidad de la declaración.

I have wondered that also , I have found that sayings which are close to the poor people are most likely to exist in both countries . Thanks mate,¿ Quiere a charla esta noche ? - ray76, Jul 30, 2013

Sí. por favor amigo :) - ian-hill, Jul 30, 2013

I hope a Spanish speaker lets us know :-) - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 5

Nothing to ponder about the words "richness", "inheritance" and "poor"

Happiness and knowledge cannot be really measured.

Hi chileno, I think 'poor' could be subjective depending on where you live in the world. I've heard people say they can't buy a new car because they are so poor. :-) - 0095ca4c, Jul 30, 2013

Good it is not subjunctive too amiga :) - ian-hill, Jul 30, 2013

That why I said nothing to ponder about the three words. ;) - chileno, Jul 31, 2013

Well Chileno, I there there is much to ponder. Whether in fact the guy who can't purchase the new car is really poor in the eyes of someone who can't afford three meals a day versus someone who can't afford one meal a day versus someone who... - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

Oh geez Ian...don't even go there lol - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

Oh you can ponder all you want, but that's merely "meddling", that's why it is subjective. ;) - chileno, Jul 31, 2013

I don't want to meddle with anything even close to subjunctive chileno. :-) - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

I didn't say you were a meddler though.... see? - chileno, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 6

La pura verdad es que prefería dejarles una herencia grande, en dinero...

I would prefer to leave them a lot of money...

Most kids would prefer that Annie, I think.. - ian-hill, Jul 30, 2013

I've always said the money and sex rule the world. - 0095ca4c, Jul 30, 2013

I want to be left a lot of money , where is it Mom ? - ray76, Jul 30, 2013

Yes :-) - pmikan-pam, Jul 31, 2013