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La palabra del día: "fuertemente"

La palabra del día: "fuertemente"

10
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fuertemente ( foo-ehr-teh-mehn'-the )

(adverb) strongly

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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.

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Examples:

1. Carlos se identifica fuertemente con el movimiento libertario.

Carlos strongly identifies with the libertarian movement.

2. El banquero negó rotundamente los rumores de actividades ilegales que circulaban sobre él.

The banker strongly denied the rumors of illegal activity that were circulating about him.

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updated Sep 28, 2013
edited by rac1
posted by rac1
Fuertemente sounds weird in the second sentence and it would be after the verb, but a more natural sentence is: El banquero negó rotundamente los rumores de actividades ilegales que circulaban sobre él. - caiser, Sep 27, 2013
Muchas gracias! :) - rac1, Sep 27, 2013
Lo siento........:):) - rac1, Sep 27, 2013
Hola annie ! Hard word!!! - Jraider, Sep 27, 2013

12 Answers

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Este hombre depende fuertemente de su perro.

This man depends heavily on his dog.

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updated Sep 28, 2013
edited by 0083f5dc
posted by 0083f5dc
Funny attachment. - gringojrf, Sep 27, 2013
Your construction "so+ adverb" doesn't work the same in Spanish, we don't have that construction. Your phrase is translated as: El hombre nunca ha sentido algo tan fuerte por alguien antes - caiser, Sep 27, 2013
Thank you, Caiser! - 0083f5dc, Sep 27, 2013
I will try to change my sentence and picture. - 0083f5dc, Sep 27, 2013
"Este hombre depende fuertemente de su perro." Saludos jlwilso! :-) - 00e46f15, Sep 27, 2013
Looks like my dog:))))! - Jraider, Sep 27, 2013
Then my comment needs to go too. :) - rac1, Sep 27, 2013
Hi Susy. Thank you for helping with my Spanish and my English. - 0083f5dc, Sep 27, 2013
@Annie- That's funny. I didn't think about that. - 0083f5dc, Sep 27, 2013
the dog is checking out the girls for him :-) - Aranjuez12, Sep 27, 2013
Two barks means, "Yes, go for it." :) - 0083f5dc, Sep 27, 2013
Hi Jlwilso! Did I help you with your English??? I don't think you need help with your English! - 00e46f15, Sep 27, 2013
Este hombre depende en gran medida de su perro. - caiser, Sep 27, 2013
You are killing me Caiser. :) - 0083f5dc, Sep 27, 2013
Susy, you did help me with my English. The way you corrected the sentence in Spanish translated to a better English sentence, too. - 0083f5dc, Sep 27, 2013
Good one - pmikan-pam, Sep 27, 2013
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Si se siente fuertemente tener opioniones fuertes sobre algo; dice dí lo que piensas.

If you feel strongly about something; speak your mind.

updated Sep 27, 2013
edited by Jraider
posted by Jraider
I like a strong man. - rac1, Sep 27, 2013
Strong words you two:) - 0083f5dc, Sep 27, 2013
I strongly would like a woman that likes a strong man! - Jraider, Sep 27, 2013
jajajaja....well what keeps you two apart? - Aranjuez12, Sep 27, 2013
"Si consideras un tema muy importante, dí lo que piensas." JRaider, feel strongly about something is kind of tricky in Spanish... Podría también ser: tener opiniones fuertes sobre algo... - 00e46f15, Sep 27, 2013
Gracias susy. I know this was not an easy word:) - Jraider, Sep 27, 2013
Hola JR, bien hecho. Did you see Margherite made 50k? - pmikan-pam, Sep 27, 2013
I'm on it pammy!!! - Jraider, Sep 27, 2013
¿Como estás? Espero que estés bien, mi amigo:) - migelis, Sep 27, 2013
Soy bueno mi amigo,y tu???? - Jraider, Sep 27, 2013
8
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te aconsejo fuertemente que leas el libro en lugar de golpearle con eso.

Te aconsejo enfáticamente que leas el libro en lugar de golpearle con él

I strongly advise you that you read the book instead of hitting him with that/it.

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updated Sep 27, 2013
edited by Aranjuez12
posted by Aranjuez12
Did they outlaw the rulers? :-) - 0083f5dc, Sep 27, 2013
"Te aconsejo enfáticamente que leas el libro en lugar de golpearle con él." - 00e46f15, Sep 27, 2013
And erasers... - rac1, Sep 27, 2013
Te aconsejo encarecidamente que leas el libro en lugar de golpearle con él. - caiser, Sep 27, 2013
In english...I strongly advise that you... sounds better to me:) - Jraider, Sep 27, 2013
thanks J, sounds better to me as well. - Aranjuez12, Sep 27, 2013
Hola Aran, good one - pmikan-pam, Sep 27, 2013
8
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Why do you feel so strongly about this?

¿Por qué sientes tan fuertemente sobre este?

updated Sep 27, 2013
posted by gringojrf
I say you the same thatI said to jlwilsoYour construction "so+ adverb" doesn't work the same in Spanish, we don't have that construction. Your phrase is translated as ¿Por qué sientes algo tan fuerte por esto? - caiser, Sep 27, 2013
I don't really...:) - rac1, Sep 27, 2013
I strongly feel the same way!!!! - Jraider, Sep 27, 2013
¿Por qué crees firmemente en ello? - caiser, Sep 27, 2013
Thanks caiser. I read your post about this. Very tricky stuff. I need to think on this awhile. - gringojrf, Sep 27, 2013
8
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He strongly opposed the new law.

Estuvo fuertemente en contra de la nueva ley.

Choice of corrections from Sylyon & Caiser:

*El se opuso enérgicamente contra la nueva ley.**

Se opuso firmemente a la nueva ley.

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updated Sep 27, 2013
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
I strongly suggest that it might strengthen your lungs!!!!! - Jraider, Sep 27, 2013
It's a strong statement. jeje - rac1, Sep 27, 2013
El se opuso enérgicamente contra la nueva ley.-- Saludos, Katy! - 00e46f15, Sep 27, 2013
if you can't keep your breath under water, you won't be able to keep your breath when they are looking for you. could be handy - Aranjuez12, Sep 27, 2013
Se opuso firmemente a la nueva ley - caiser, Sep 27, 2013
Thanks for the corrections Sylyon and also for the 2nd choice,Caiser. It helps to see where I cannot use fuertemente. - katydew, Sep 27, 2013
7
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¡Me siento sumamente confundido por el uso adecuado de la palabra fuertemente! grin

I feel totally confused about the correct usage of the word fuertemente! grin

updated Sep 27, 2013
posted by sinmeta
I know, me too. :) - rac1, Sep 27, 2013
Look at this: http://www.wordreference.com/es/en/translation.asp?spen=fuertemente - rac1, Sep 27, 2013
Thanks Rac. - sinmeta, Sep 27, 2013
You're welcome. - rac1, Sep 27, 2013
No estás solo mi amiga:) - Jraider, Sep 27, 2013
"... de la palabra 'fuertemente'." Muy bien!!! - 00e46f15, Sep 27, 2013
7
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Creo fuertemente en el principio de la libertad de expresión.

I believe strongly in the principle of freedom of expression.

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updated Sep 27, 2013
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
Without it, it would be dull. :) - rac1, Sep 27, 2013
or dangerous, like in so many countries - Aranjuez12, Sep 27, 2013
Creo firmemente en el principio de la libertad de expresión. - caiser, Sep 27, 2013
Now that is what I am talking about. I will take one of those in blue. Then maybe my kids will hear me. :) - 0083f5dc, Sep 27, 2013
Shout it out!!!! - Jraider, Sep 27, 2013
Caiser - why is fuertemente not appropriate here? Just a little confused. - Noetol, Sep 27, 2013
6
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Creo fuertemente que el aprendizaje de lenguas extranjeras va a merecer la pena.

I strongly believe that learning foreign languages will pay off.

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updated Sep 27, 2013
edited by 00b5f6c6
posted by 00b5f6c6
When I say "pay of" I don't on money, I mean that it will be useful one day. So, if my phrase is not correct please correct me. - 00b5f6c6, Sep 27, 2013
Creo firmemente que el aprendizaje de lenguas extranjeras va a merecer la pena - caiser, Sep 27, 2013
Hello Caiser! Thank you very much!! - 00b5f6c6, Sep 27, 2013
A little English correction.... pay off. - katydew, Sep 27, 2013
Nice post. :) - rac1, Sep 27, 2013
Thanks katydew ;) - 00b5f6c6, Sep 27, 2013
Mahalo!!!! - Jraider, Sep 27, 2013
Hola rac and Jraider!! Thank you / Hvala ;) - 00b5f6c6, Sep 27, 2013
6
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El habló fuertemente a sus hijos después de rompieron la ventana.

He spoke strongly to his children after they broke the window.

updated Sep 27, 2013
edited by colemanok
posted by colemanok
El habló con dureza a sus hijos después de que rompieran la ventana. - caiser, Sep 27, 2013
Hola Coldmanok. :) - rac1, Sep 27, 2013
6
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En el verano el sol brilla tan fuertemente que prefiero buscar la sombra de un árbol.

In the summer the sun shines so strongly that I prefer to seek the shade of a tree.

updated Sep 27, 2013
edited by jennysk
posted by jennysk
En verano el sol brilla tan fuerte que prefiero buscar la sombra de un árbol. - caiser, Sep 27, 2013
Hi Jenny. :) - rac1, Sep 27, 2013
Been to the beach lately??? - Jraider, Sep 27, 2013
5
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Despite that day is ending, the sun is still shining strongly.

A pesar de que el día se está acabando, el sol aún está brillando fuertemente.

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updated Sep 28, 2013
posted by migelis
I´m not sure about “…se está acabando…”, should it be “…está acabando…”.? Gracias. - migelis, Sep 27, 2013
Haha, hillarious! - rac1, Sep 27, 2013
Muy bien! - 00e46f15, Sep 27, 2013
Gracias Rac, gracias Sylyon:) Sois muy amables! - migelis, Sep 27, 2013
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Si tienes un sueño, síguelo fuertemente.

If you have a dream, follow it strongly.

updated Sep 28, 2013
posted by mstivers
As one illustrious member, who shall remain nameless, would say, goto loco!!! - rac1, Sep 28, 2013
"Si tienes un sueño, síguelo con todas tus ganas." --- Un poco más coloquial. :-) Saludos! - 00e46f15, Sep 28, 2013