"Often the difference between a successful marriage"; Translation exercise. All Levels.

Question

A menudo la diferencia de entre un exitoso matrimonio y uno mediocre consiste

en dejando a unos tres o cuarto cosas que un día sin decir.

Often the difference between a successful marriage and a mediocre one consists

of leaving about three or four things a day unsaid.

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Please correct my sentence.

A case of less said the better or If you want to keep mom keep mum

I shall stick my neck out here and say ,"I agree "

Hola Rey Ray. The bunny is so sweet. - 0095ca4c, Aug 20, 2013

My grandma used to say that to me - pmikan-pam, Aug 20, 2013

This is a good one. And difficult to translate. I would say: "A menudo, la diferencia entre un matrimonio exitoso y uno mediocre consiste en dejar de decir [unas] tres o cuatro cosas al día." - 003492fc, Aug 20, 2013

Answer 1

Llevo 35 años con el mismo marido, y creo que la explicación es que él es un hombre muy silencioso.

I have been maried to the same man for 35 years, and I think it's because he is a very silent man.

Congratulations to both of you. That is a very long time. - 0095ca4c, Aug 20, 2013

I have learned that I can't win an argument so it is best to just keep quiet. - gringojrf, Aug 20, 2013

I am so happy for you congratulations amiga! - pmikan-pam, Aug 20, 2013

P.s. you don't look a day over 25, you must have been a baby when you got married. - pmikan-pam, Aug 20, 2013

Muy bien! - 00e46f15, Aug 21, 2013

The only thing I have done for more than 35 years is breath. Congratulations! :) - 00551866, Aug 21, 2013

Congratulations Aniie - pmikan-pam, Aug 21, 2013

Gracias a todos. - annierats, Aug 21, 2013

Answer 2

I'm going to try to put a positive spin on a rather negatively-phrased American saying: "If Mama ain't happy, ain"t nobody happy."

Si quieres ser feliz, asegúrese que mamá está feliz. If you want to be happy, make sure Mama is happy.

Please correct my Spanish.

I love it Ann - pmikan-pam, Aug 20, 2013

Me too! Good job Ann. - 0095ca4c, Aug 20, 2013

"Si quieres ser feliz, asegúrate de que mamá es feliz". I like it. - 003492fc, Aug 20, 2013

Thats what i said , but you said it better , thanks mate. - ray76, Aug 20, 2013

:) - annierats, Aug 21, 2013

Answer 3

Only three of four things? Es muy poco.

Solo tres o cuatro cosas? That's very few.

I thought I would mix them up. lol

I agree, Gring. - annierats, Aug 20, 2013

Just say them in a positive manner :-) - 0095ca4c, Aug 20, 2013

:-) - pmikan-pam, Aug 20, 2013

Answer 4

I agree saying something nice can make someone fall in love all over again. Estoy de acuerdo, decir que algo bonito puede hacer que una persona se enamore otra vez.

Each day is a new day , so you can fall in love again today , just make sure that it is with the same person each day , or one of these days Poowwww. ! - ray76, Aug 20, 2013

Hola amiga...I agree. The problem seems to occur when bad actions follow those sweet words. :-) - 0095ca4c, Aug 20, 2013

Hola amiga, some people need more help - pmikan-pam, Aug 20, 2013

You know you are right amigo! I love the way you put words. - pmikan-pam, Aug 20, 2013

Entre nous ! I would like to spend some quality time with you two girls , how about dinner at "chez Ray at eight"? - ray76, Aug 20, 2013

That sounds wonderful Rey Ray. Muchas gracias. - 0095ca4c, Aug 20, 2013

Si Ray Ray, muchas gracias - pmikan-pam, Aug 20, 2013

Okay Ray. Cálmate. Down boy. - gringojrf, Aug 20, 2013

Jaja Gringo - pmikan-pam, Aug 20, 2013

By the way, "bonito" sounds better than "bueno" in this case. - 003492fc, Aug 20, 2013

I agree pmikan-pam. And nowadays seems that people mix up saying and texting. Nice things must be said face to face. - 003492fc, Aug 20, 2013

Muchas gracias atxeko, I agree with you :-) - pmikan-pam, Aug 20, 2013

My sentiments entirely ! - ray76, Aug 20, 2013

Answer 5

My husband is a quiet man. We both know our responsibilities in the marriage.

Mi marido es un hombre tranquilo. Ambos sabemos nuestras responsabilidades en el matrimonio.

A mother's letter to her child.

Please be wary

before you marry

If you've found the one

who you think is fun

you should still wait

and get to know your mate.

Do you like every trait

and think this person is great?

Then by all means, set a date.

But when you finally wed

will you leave things unsaid?

Will issues be blurred

or will you be heard?

Communication is wise

You both must realize.

Because emotions will rise

through life's lows and highs.

always encourage,

not discourage

don't nag each other

like an overbearing mother

I beg you two lovebirds,

Always use kind words!

If you say "Ambos sabemos..." or "Los dos sabemos" you can emphatize that you BOTH know your part. Nice poem! - 003492fc, Aug 20, 2013

Thank you very much, atxeko! - 0083f5dc, Aug 20, 2013

Very good o wise one! - pmikan-pam, Aug 20, 2013

Very nice Jen and very good advice. - 0095ca4c, Aug 21, 2013

Thank you, Mag. - 0083f5dc, Aug 21, 2013

As always Jen , Perfeto ! - ray76, Aug 21, 2013

Muchas gracias, Ray. - 0083f5dc, Aug 21, 2013

Answer 6

The best way to win an arguement with a woman is to let her have the last word and think that she has won.

El mejor modo a ganar unas argumentos con una mujer es dejarla hablar la última palabra para que ella piense que a ganado.

Hola Andre...if she gets the last word, I believe she may have won :-) - 0095ca4c, Aug 21, 2013

Mate, Maaaaate, she has won , make no mistake about it , your words have confirmed it. - ray76, Aug 21, 2013

Just a little joke, but who said anything about listening to the last word? So what did she win, an illusion of winning. He gets out of the arguement that is a win in its self. - 00551866, Aug 21, 2013

Answer 7

Those words are very wise, but some times, (even many times), it's a very difficult thing to do. Very good advice, Ray.

Esas palabras son muy sabias, pero a veces, (aún muchas veces) es una cosa muy difícil de hacer. Muy buenos consejos, Ray

We too often engage the tongue before the mind. thanks hermanita. - ray76, Aug 20, 2013