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La Palabra Del Dia: "imprevisto"

La Palabra Del Dia: "imprevisto"

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imprevisto ( eem-preh-vees'-toh )

adjective ( unforeseen, unexpected )

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Examples:

1. Su enfermedad fue imprevista; él era joven y un atleta además.

His illness was unexpected; he was young and an athlete besides.

2 Cancelaron el concierto a causa de circunstancias imprevistas, pero no han dado más explicación.

They canceled the concert due to unforeseen circumstances, but they haven't provided any additional explanation.

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updated Dec 1, 2013
posted by rac1
Otro imprevisto de la casa de Anna , gracias a mis amigas . - ray76, Nov 29, 2013
Muchas gracias Ray! - rac1, Nov 29, 2013

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Earthquakes often have unforseeable consequences such as tsunamis. (tidal waves)

Los terremotos suelen tener consecuencias imprevisibles como los maremotos

updated Dec 1, 2013
posted by ian-hill
With devastating results. Hi Ian! xo - rac1, Nov 28, 2013
Hola amiga x - ian-hill, Nov 28, 2013
Sadly true. - annierats, Nov 28, 2013
... suelen traer/tener..." Muy bien - 00e46f15, Nov 29, 2013
Disafortunadamente, es verdad. Pensabas un frase excelente. - 00a50c57, Nov 29, 2013
Yes, when the one ends, the other begins. - katydew, Nov 29, 2013
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The rapid cloning, multiplication and eventual takeover of the angry snowmen was unforeseen.

La clonación, multiplicación y la toma de posesión eventual de los monos las muñecas de nieve enojados fue estaban imprevisto.

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updated Nov 30, 2013
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
That for me to wake up to is a nightmare . - ray76, Nov 29, 2013
This is worrying news indeed.. have they become thaw resistant? - annierats, Nov 29, 2013
It's the snowman attack. - rac1, Nov 29, 2013
... de los monos de nieve enojados fue imprevisto."-- Hola Katy! - 00e46f15, Nov 29, 2013
Thanks Susy, great help. And to lo demás - they are coming.... beware. ha. I've got my blowdryer ready on the watch. - katydew, Nov 29, 2013
Susy, could there be 2 ways to say snowman that is regional? See 'snowman' in the SD dictionary. Just curious. - katydew, Nov 29, 2013
Katy, I checked the SD dictionary, snowman said "muñeco de nieve", it could be regional, but I have never heard "muñeco de nieve" in my 37 years of life! :-) Lol I have only heard "mono de nieve", "monito de nieve". I guess it is regional. :-) - 00e46f15, Nov 30, 2013
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Los cambios de humor del niño estan son completamente imprevistos, ahora primero está llorando y un momento después riéndose.

The changing of the child's moods of the child are totally unexpected, he is crying now, and after a moment, he is already laughing.

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updated Nov 30, 2013
edited by kat9wa
posted by kat9wa
I would say,- " the changing moods of the child are totally unexpected , he is crying now , and after a moment , he is laughing." Only a suggestion , welcome mate , good luck. - ray76, Nov 29, 2013
Thank you! English is not my native language. Your corrections are important for me!:) - kat9wa, Nov 29, 2013
Hola Kat! - rac1, Nov 29, 2013
Los cambios de humor del niño son completemente imprevistos, primero están llorando y un momento después riéndose." -- Hola! - 00e46f15, Nov 29, 2013
Hola, amigos! Gracias por vuestra ayuda! - kat9wa, Nov 29, 2013
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Si hubiera una manera de predecir el futuro, no me gustaría saberlo, prefiero un déstino imprevisto , manteniendo intacta la ilusión.

If there was a way of predicting the future, I would prefer not to know it, I prefer to keep hoping.

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updated Nov 29, 2013
edited by annierats
posted by annierats
Me too, Annie! - rac1, Nov 28, 2013
... predecir el futuro, no me gustaría saberlo. Prefiero un destino imprevisto/impredecible, manteniendo intacta la ilusión." Hola! - 00e46f15, Nov 29, 2013
Mi también. - 00a50c57, Nov 29, 2013
Gracias, Susy! - annierats, Nov 29, 2013
Oh, that illustration is priceless... at least it's not a fox kit. - katydew, Nov 29, 2013
The future could hold agreat and unusual relationship, it is possible.. - annierats, Nov 29, 2013
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I wouldn't be surprised if he were planning an unexpected attack from above.

No me sorprendería si estaba tramando un ataque de improvisto desde arriba.

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updated Nov 29, 2013
posted by Castor77
Looks that way.. - rac1, Nov 28, 2013
Muy bien! - 00e46f15, Nov 29, 2013
excelente. - 00a50c57, Nov 29, 2013
:) - annierats, Nov 29, 2013
Parece inminente. - katydew, Nov 29, 2013
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Me gusta a improvisar ,especialmente cuando escribo .

entonces **Ahí es cuando **la joya imprevista se revela.

I like to improvise , especially when writing,

then the unexpected gem is often revealed.

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updated Nov 29, 2013
edited by ray76
posted by ray76
Jajajaja - rac1, Nov 29, 2013
Me gusta improvisar, especialmente cuando escribo. Ahí es cuando la joya imprevista se revela." -- Ray! Es verdad! :-) - 00e46f15, Nov 29, 2013
Gave me a little laugh. Good one. Probably walk by till it works. - katydew, Nov 29, 2013
Katya a case of if first you don't succeed etc. - ray76, Nov 29, 2013
Thanks Susy, only half bad , or was that half good . - ray76, Nov 29, 2013
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Tuvo que vender la casa por imprevistos.

He had to sell the house due to unforeseen expenses.

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updated Nov 29, 2013
posted by 00a50c57
An all too true happening mate . - ray76, Nov 29, 2013
Gambling addiction is a tough one. - rac1, Nov 29, 2013
Tuvo que vender la casa por gastos imprevistos. -- Por eso yo mejor no me acerco a la tentación! jajaja - 00e46f15, Nov 29, 2013
That's why my maximum bet on the horses is £ 2. - annierats, Nov 29, 2013
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Compras de navidad a menudo implica gastos imprevistos.

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updated Nov 29, 2013
posted by osas-baby
And not so unexpected , good one mate. - ray76, Nov 29, 2013
Always! - rac1, Nov 29, 2013
Las compras de navidad a menudo implican gastos imprevistos.-- 100% verdadero! :) - 00e46f15, Nov 29, 2013
Yup! - katydew, Nov 29, 2013
4
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En mi high school habían muchas chicas que tenían embarazos imprevistos.

In my high school there were a lot of girls who had unplanned pregnancies.

updated Nov 29, 2013
posted by Politically_Correct1
En mi escuela preparatoria, había muchas chicas que tenían embarazos imprevistos. -- Hola! - 00e46f15, Nov 29, 2013
Gracias no sabia como decir high school en español :) - Politically_Correct1, Nov 29, 2013
Modern life.. - annierats, Nov 29, 2013
The same all over. - rac1, Nov 29, 2013
Difficult on the mother and usually the grandmother. - katydew, Nov 29, 2013
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El juego fue cancelado debido a circunstancias imprevistas.

Due to unforseen circumstances, the game was cancelled.

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updated Nov 29, 2013
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
Zombie football? - rac1, Nov 28, 2013
El juego fue cancelado debido a circunstancias imprevistas. -- Muy bien, nada más al revés. :) - 00e46f15, Nov 29, 2013
Jeje scarily funny - 00a50c57, Nov 29, 2013
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Hoy hubo un accidente imprevisto . Las chuletas de pavo fueron caídas en el suelo cayeron al suelo!

There was an unexpected accident today. The turkey cutlets were dropped fell onto the floor!

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updated Nov 29, 2013
edited by bandit51jd
posted by bandit51jd
muy bien - 00a50c57, Nov 29, 2013
Hoy hubo un accidente imprevisto. Las chuletas de pavo cayeron al suelo! -- Feliz día, de todos modos! :-) - 00e46f15, Nov 29, 2013
Were they still in the package? - rac1, Nov 29, 2013
Oh, no, they were coming out of the crock pot! Boom!! Right onto the floor! - bandit51jd, Nov 29, 2013
Gracias Early y Susie! - bandit51jd, Nov 29, 2013
Doyou have a dog? if so, problem solved! - annierats, Nov 29, 2013