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Words with Silent Letters

This game is very easy to play.

  • Write a word in English that has a silent letter.

  • Translate it to Spanish.

  • Write a sentence with that word in English, and then translate it to Spanish.

Here is mine:

Island - Isla

The silent letter in island is "s".

My friend had her wedding at an island near Cancun.

La boda de mi amiga fue en una isla cerca de Cancún.

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updated Feb 10, 2014
edited by 00e46f15
posted by 00e46f15
What a fun game, Suzy! =] - AlyssaLTerry, Feb 6, 2014
Hi Susy. Good game! - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2014
Gracias, amigas! Hace como tres años hice una pregunta aquí en el foro sobre las "letras mudas" y pues llegué a la conclusión de que hay que memorizarlas. :-) - 00e46f15, Feb 6, 2014
Great idea , great post , great lady . Thank you this is brilliant. - ray76, Feb 7, 2014
Thank you, Ray! ♥ Great student, great gentleman, great friend. You are brilliant! :) - 00e46f15, Feb 7, 2014
Fantastic game, amiga!! - rac1, Feb 7, 2014
Nice, Sylyon, thank you. - annierats, Feb 10, 2014

20 Answers

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plumber - fontanero/plomero

The silent letter is 'b'

La letra silenciosa es 'b'

Plumbers should be careful when choosing their pants.

Los fontaneros plomeros deben tener cuidado cuando eligen escogen sus pantalones.

choose wisely

updated Feb 8, 2014
edited by 0095ca4c
posted by 0095ca4c
Oh my gosh! Too graphic! -- Margherite, en México se usa más plomero. Yo diría: Los plomeros deben tener cuidado cuando escogen sus pantalones. -- De todos modos tu oración está correcta, solo que "escoger" se oye un poco mejor que "elegir" en este caso. - 00e46f15, Feb 6, 2014
Gracias amiga. ¿Debo cambiar esta foto? - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2014
No! Freedom of speech, my friend! - 00e46f15, Feb 6, 2014
Is that "vista" actually speaking? :) - ian-hill, Feb 6, 2014
Cambié la foto. No quiero ofender a nadie. - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2014
Why did you change it? It was really funny! Lol - 00e46f15, Feb 6, 2014
At least I got the laugh of the day with the first picture! hahahaha - 00e46f15, Feb 6, 2014
I'm glad you weren't offended Susy since this is your game. That would have been very bad amiga. - 0095ca4c, Feb 6, 2014
Amiga, this is everybody's game. For me to get offended... only if it is about Somebody very close to my heart. But, these things, no, not at all. :) - 00e46f15, Feb 7, 2014
I vote for returning the original image to its glory! - 005faa61, Feb 7, 2014
Yo tambien :) - ian-hill, Feb 7, 2014
Ajá, por favor! jajaja - 00e46f15, Feb 7, 2014
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knife = cuchillo

The silent letter is "K".

La letra muda es "K".

I used a knife to butter my toast.

Usé un cuchillo para enmantequillar mi tostada.

Usé un cuchillo para untarle la mantequilla a mi pan tostado.

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updated Feb 8, 2014
edited by AlyssaLTerry
posted by AlyssaLTerry
Muy bien, Alyssa! En México "tostada" es como una tortilla dura (tostada) a la que se le untan frijoles, queso, lechuga, etc. "Pan tostado" es el "toast" como el de la foto. Pero puede ser regional. :-) - 00e46f15, Feb 6, 2014
Yo diría: Usé un cuchillo para untarle la mantequilla a mi pan tostado. - Pero tu oración si está correcta, solo que en México confundirían lo de "tostada". :) - 00e46f15, Feb 6, 2014
Gracias, Suzy! Thank you very much for the corrections! They are good to know because the Mexican dialect of Spanish is what is spoken in my area. =] - AlyssaLTerry, Feb 6, 2014
You are welcome, Alyssa. :-) - 00e46f15, Feb 7, 2014
It looks good...cold. I dislike hot toast because it's always soggy. - 0095ca4c, Feb 7, 2014
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Dumb - Tonto

The silent letter in dumb is.....uh, lemme think.....D!

For me, it's very easy to say something dumb here in SD.

Para mí, es muy fácil decir algo tonto aquí en SD.

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updated Feb 10, 2014
posted by dennywells
I can't think of one dumb thing you have said, amigo! - rac1, Feb 7, 2014
Denny, si tu eres una persona súper inteligente y conocedora de todo tipo de temas! Siempre me gusta leer lo que tu aportas. :-) - 00e46f15, Feb 7, 2014
By the way, your Spanish was perfect! :) - 00e46f15, Feb 7, 2014
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Arkansas - Arkansas

The last "s" is silent. La última "s" no se pronuncia.

The state of Arkansas is a great place to visit during Fall.

El estado de Arkansas es un lugar precioso para visitar durante la temporada del otoño.

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updated Feb 9, 2014
edited by 00e46f15
posted by 00e46f15
The last" S" appears to be a" W" as it is pronounced ArkanS A W . - ray76, Feb 7, 2014
My thoughts exactly Ray. I wonder what the origin of the name is. - ian-hill, Feb 7, 2014
Talking about dumb... ugh. How about Illinois? Is that one ok? Thank you guys. - 00e46f15, Feb 7, 2014
Always love Arkansas! - rac1, Feb 7, 2014
Awwe, I am from Arkansas. I know where this place is. Makes me homesick - deedeegill72, Feb 7, 2014
In 1881, the Arkansas state legislature enacted a bill that adopted an official pronunciation of the state's name. It was a real "act of congress" - deedeegill72, Feb 7, 2014
Gracias por la información deedee. Me encanta Arkansas! :-D - 00e46f15, Feb 7, 2014
Well it sure aint Kansas. - ray76, Feb 8, 2014
Would that be Kansaw Ray :) - ian-hill, Feb 9, 2014
4
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An hour of your time should never be wasted.

Una hora de tu tiempo no debe ser desperdiciada.

Nunca debe ser desperdiciada una hora de tu tiempo. gracias Susy

updated Feb 8, 2014
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
Nunca debe ser desperdiciada una hora de tu tiempo. -- :-) Ya casi hora de dormir, amigo? - 00e46f15, Feb 6, 2014
Well it was Susy - when you wrote that. :) - ian-hill, Feb 7, 2014
:) - 00e46f15, Feb 7, 2014
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Aisle .... pasillo

The S of aisle is silent ..... La S de aisle no se pronuncia

The aisle of a passenger airplane lights up at night and in case of an emergency.

El pasillo de un avión de pasajeros se alumbra de noche y en caso de una emergencia.

updated Feb 8, 2014
posted by 005faa61
Hola Julián! Cómo te va? Gusto de verte por aquí. :) - 00e46f15, Feb 7, 2014
Al contrario Sylyon, el gusto de verte de nuevo es mío - 005faa61, Feb 7, 2014
As is the groom when he takes that long walk - 0095ca4c, Feb 7, 2014
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honor - honor

The "h" is silent in honor......La "h" es muda en honor.

Three virtues that exemplify the highest standards of morality; honor, integrity, and loyalty, are rare and remarkable traits.

El honor, la integridad y la moral son rasgos raros, notables y tres virtudes que ejemplifican los más altos estándares de la moral.

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updated Feb 8, 2014
edited by rac1
posted by rac1
El honor, la integridad y la moral son rasgos raros, notables y tres virtudes que ejemplifican los más altos estándares de la moral. -- Annie, era solo el orden, pero todo estaba perfectamente traducido! Felicidades! - 00e46f15, Feb 7, 2014
Me encantó la imagen y la frase! :-) - 00e46f15, Feb 7, 2014
Isn't that the motto for some group annie? It rings a bell, but I know not where :-) - 0095ca4c, Feb 7, 2014
Muchas gracias Suzy! ¿Qué haría yo sin ti, amiga? - rac1, Feb 7, 2014
I'm not sure, Margherite. Sounds like maybe the army. - rac1, Feb 7, 2014
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**Parliament - Parlamento .

La "I" es muda en Parliament .

La"I" es de inteligentes , integridad y introspección

The "I" is silent in Parliament.

The "I" is for intelligent, integrity and insight .

Es imposible encontrar esas tres cosas en el parlamento moderno.

Los parlamentarios no son honestos , ni inteligentes , ni

tienen la capacidad de ser auto -regularse.

It is impossible to find those three things in the modern parliament.

Parliamentarians are not honest, intelligent,

or with the ability to be self-regulating.

Susy , I am in need of a lot of help here , I bit off far more than I can chew.

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updated Feb 8, 2014
edited by ray76
posted by ray76
"La 'I' es de inteligencia, integridad e introspección. Es imposible encontrar esas tres cosas en el parlamento moderno. Los parlamentarios no son honestos, ni inteligentes, ni tienen la capacidad de auto-regularse. -- Hiciste muy buen trabajo, Ray. Solo - 00e46f15, Feb 7, 2014
errores pequeños, pero hubiera podido entender lo que dijiste en español si no hubiera tenido la versión en inglés. Muy, muy bien, Ray! :-) - 00e46f15, Feb 7, 2014
Thank you so much Susy , that has made my day even tho 34C it was tooo much to attempt but I could have thought more and not made those silly mistakes . Have a great day mi amor. - ray76, Feb 7, 2014
Impressive mate. - 0095ca4c, Feb 7, 2014
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Night , -Noche Silent G

Pasar una noche sola , es una noche solitaria y larga.

Spending a night alone , is a long lonely night .

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updated Feb 10, 2014
edited by ray76
posted by ray76
Si te estás refiriendo a la mujer de la foto, si es "sola", pero en general uno usa "solo". - 00e46f15, Feb 10, 2014
I sleep better o nmy own. No snoring! - annierats, Feb 10, 2014
3
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Phlegm - la flema.

The g is silent, and the ph is blended into an f sound.

Cuando tienes un resfriado, puede ser que notas algo de flema cuando tosas.

When you have a cold, you might notice a little phlegm when you cough.

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updated Feb 8, 2014
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
... resfriado, puede ser que notes algo de flema cuando tosas. -- Guácala! jajajaj - 00e46f15, Feb 8, 2014
3
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Wednesday/Sandwich - miércoles/sándwich The d is silent in both words. La primera "d" no se pronuncia. What sandwich would you like to eat on Wednesday? ¿Qué sándwich le gustaría comer el miércoles?

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updated Feb 8, 2014
edited by Mardle
posted by Mardle
Mardle, tu español está perfectamente bien escrito. Si lo quieres escribir de manera informal: ... te gustaría...? Muy bien! :-) - 00e46f15, Feb 7, 2014
gracias. - Mardle, Feb 8, 2014
3
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Whale La ballena

The "h" is silent El "h" es silencioso

I saw a family of whales at the beach in San Jose del Cabo last spring.

Yo visto una familia de ballenas en la playa en San Jose del Cabo primavera pasada.

updated Feb 8, 2014
posted by hello232
Ví un grupo de ballenas en la playa de San José del Cabo la primavera pasada. -- Bienvenida! - 00e46f15, Feb 7, 2014
3
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pneumonia - neumonía

The "p" in pneumonia is silent......La "p" en la neumonía está en silencio.

Pneumonia is a serious lung infection.

La neumonía es una infección pulmonar grave.

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updated Feb 8, 2014
posted by rac1
Tu español: Perfecto, Annie! :-) - 00e46f15, Feb 7, 2014
Muchas gracias Suzy! - rac1, Feb 8, 2014
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Muscles - Músculos

La letra que no se pronuncia es la "C".

When we smile we use 17 facial muscles. When we frown we use 43.

Para sonreír se usan 17 músculos faciales, mientras que para fruncir el ceño 43.

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updated Feb 9, 2014
posted by 00e46f15
There he is again ? - ray76, Feb 8, 2014
El es mi amor platónico! - 00e46f15, Feb 8, 2014
Bond...James Bond. :)) - Noetol, Feb 8, 2014
I moustache you a question, but I'm shaving it for later. - rac1, Feb 8, 2014
Jeje I have seen it written by Brits who cannot spell 'mussels' but that is a different word - mejillones - Mardle, Feb 8, 2014
Ray, no te pongas celoso! jajajaja Qué tiene de malo soñar? - 00e46f15, Feb 9, 2014
I never dream of him ! - ray76, Feb 9, 2014
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Vineyard - viñedo

The e is silent. No se pronuncia la e.

A vineyard is where grapevines are grown.

Un viñedo es donde se cultivan las vides

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updated Feb 9, 2014
posted by Mardle
Muy bien! También puedes usar "crecen" en lugar de "cultivan". - 00e46f15, Feb 9, 2014