"Words may show a man's wit" ; Translation exercise, All Levels.

Question

Las palabras pueden mostrar el ingenio de un hombre,

pero las acciones su significado.

Words may show a man's wit,

but actions his meaning.

BenjaminFranklin

Could you please correct my sentence

Try to explain this and provide examples

Your posts are awesome, Ray. Thanks. - RelaxingCup, Nov 14, 2013

Spanish suggestion: "Las palabras..." - RelaxingCup, Nov 14, 2013

Thanks mate , i sometimes wonder if anyone is noticing or cares , but if just one person gets something out of them , then it is all worthwhile. Thanks again. - ray76, Nov 14, 2013

Thanks mate I had Las , and crossed it out thinking it mat have been superfluous. - ray76, Nov 14, 2013

In Spanish we use definite article a lot, as you know. Specially for intangibles or abstracts like 'words'. I think the words in yours posts may be abstract, but they're never superfluous. ;) A counterpoint to my daily nonsenses. - RelaxingCup, Nov 14, 2013

"Especially"But check with Ian. - ray76, Nov 14, 2013

Ray, I love your posts too!Don't feel discouraged. - annierats, Nov 14, 2013

Thanks Ray for bring us the wonderful posts. - pmikan-pam, Nov 14, 2013

Doesn't "meaning" here mean "intention"? - chileno, Nov 14, 2013

Never fear, everyone notices your posts love, I'm sorry I'm late reading this one. - 0095ca4c, Nov 16, 2013

Answer 1

Today, I will try to get rid off all my intentions and turn them into actions.
Hoy, voy a intentar deshacerme de todas mis intenciones y convertirlas en acciones.

Correct my English, please

No corrections needed amigo. - ian-hill, Nov 14, 2013

Perfect mate. You are obviously going to activate your intending actions , and intentionally act upon them , but if you obliterate you intentionally act upon them , but if you obliterate your intentions then your actions will be impetuous and impulsive - ray76, Nov 14, 2013

Very good RC - pmikan-pam, Nov 14, 2013

Congratulations - pmikan-pam, Nov 20, 2013

Answer 2

Estoy de acuerdo con Ian, muchas veces es muy fácil no decir nada.

I agree with Ian, it's often all too easy just to say nothing.

Entente cordial , - how lovely , we are all agreeing , thanks Annie , for your words of encouragement , I sometimes wonder if a lot of members think that this is a private club , they don't come in for a laugh - ray76, Nov 14, 2013

:) - ian-hill, Nov 14, 2013

I agree with you too Annie - pmikan-pam, Nov 14, 2013

Answer 3

Are words of themselves not actions? It can take a brave person to say what he really believes.

Son palabras de ellos mismos no las acciones? Se puede tomar una persona valiente para decir lo que realmente cree.

Glad to see you are still making us think Ray.

And even braver to believe what he says , init? - ray76, Nov 14, 2013

True Ian. - annierats, Nov 14, 2013

Exactly! - rac1, Nov 14, 2013

I think so Ian - pmikan-pam, Nov 14, 2013

Yes, they are. - 0095ca4c, Nov 16, 2013

Answer 4

I hear your words, but I believe your actions.

Oigo tus palabras, pero creo tus acciones.

Kasactly mate , thanks. - ray76, Nov 14, 2013

In a nutshell amigo. - 0095ca4c, Nov 16, 2013

Answer 5

Words have no meaning if your actions speak a different reality. We will believe the actions above the words. Palabras no tienen significado si tus acciones hablan de una realidad diferente. Creemos que las acciones por encima de las palabras.

A case of , do not do as I say, but do as I do . Thanks PPam. - ray76, Nov 14, 2013

Jeje exactly Rey Ray :-) - pmikan-pam, Nov 15, 2013

and vice versa...you always have great answers Pam. - 0095ca4c, Nov 16, 2013

Thanks Margherite, back at ya. - pmikan-pam, Nov 20, 2013

Answer 6

I know a man of few words, but the sincerity in his embrace is extremely comforting.

Conozco un hombre de pocas palabras, pero la sinceridad en su abrazo me da mucho confort.

Then you are doubly blessed , is he a man of letters? - ray76, Nov 17, 2013

No letters, strong arms and a kind heart. Someone who prefers to be outdoors rather than indoors. - 0095ca4c, Nov 17, 2013

Sounds to good to be true, how wonderful for you! Bien hecho. - pmikan-pam, Nov 22, 2013

Answer 7

Haven't posted in a few days/No he escrito en el foro en algunos días -- ¡Hola!

I really admire Mark Twain so here is a quote he said that has to do with your post: Admiro mucho a Mark Twain entonces aqui mira una cita que tiene que ver con esta discusion:

“Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often.” ? Mark Twain

I love this quote.

Tambien yo , él es uno de mis héroes, gracias amigo. - ray76, Nov 15, 2013

Answer 8

Our actions come from our heart, while many times our words do not. One knows a person by his actions.

Nuestros acciones originen desde la corazón, mientras muchas veces palabras no orginen allí. Se conoce una persona por las acciones.

I prefer actions to words , although I have been called a" wordy person " that is only superficial. - ray76, Nov 15, 2013