New Game - S U B

Question

There are many words in English with the prefix “sub”.

The idea is to find one and write a sentence using it and translate it into Spanish.

Example.

The food was absolutely sublime.

La comida era sublime. o la comida estaba sublime - take your pick ha ha

Easy right?

Fácil ¿no?

This was the previous challenge dis

This thread has no official corrector so please correct where you can. Gracias.

Great idea, Ian! xo - rac1, Feb 25, 2014

Hola amigo...great idea. - 007c5fc1, Feb 25, 2014

Hola amigas xx - ian-hill, Feb 25, 2014

A winner mate , good one. - ray76, Feb 26, 2014

I think ; la comida estaba..This is said with hesitation and memories of lengthy discussions with Cordobesa. - annierats, Feb 26, 2014

Well that makes it as clear as mud Annie. :) - ian-hill, Feb 26, 2014

I agree Annie, this is one of those tricky ser vs estar moments but what I think it comes down to is that ser is for statement of fact, estar is better for subjective opinions such as how the food or movie was. - Kiwi-Girl, Feb 27, 2014

Nice game Ian :) - Kiwi-Girl, Feb 27, 2014

Answer 1

Para tener éxito en el mundo tenemos que suprimir nuestro miedo.

In order to have success in the world we need to suppress our fears.

:) - ian-hill, Feb 28, 2014

What the heck - why not sup? :) - ian-hill, Feb 28, 2014

Answer 2

Sorry Ian, the reason for the lack of answers is that people are very subversive these days.

Lo siento Ian peor la gente de este sito está bastante trastornada hoy en día.

:) - ian-hill, Feb 28, 2014

Answer 3

subjugate - subyugar

[force into submission: to bring somebody, especially a people or nation, under the control of another, e.g. by military conquest]

Por ejemplo, para subyugar a otros, para establecer una superioridad visible.

For Instance, to subjugate others, to establish some visible superiority.

Good one amiga xx - ian-hill, Feb 26, 2014

Muchas gracias amigo. xo - rac1, Feb 26, 2014

It was always subosed to be thus. - ray76, Feb 26, 2014

Free cities I say! - 007c5fc1, Feb 28, 2014

Answer 4

Subsist - Subsistir

Many children believe they should be allowed to subsist solely on candy and tasty treats.

Muchos niños creen se debe permitir a subsistir únicamente en dulces y sabrosos convites.

:) - ian-hill, Feb 28, 2014

Answer 5

The number of answers to this question is not substantial.

El número de respuestas a esta pregunta no es sustancial.

No, things are not what they were, substantially less votes and answers to any subversive quietion.. - annierats, Feb 28, 2014

:) - ian-hill, Feb 28, 2014

Answer 6

If a child has subfebrility, it is not an dangerous illness , but it is better to keep him in bed.

Si un niño tiene unas décimas de fiebre, no es un enfermedad peligrosa , pero es mejor tenerlo en la cama.

A new word for me :) - ian-hill, Mar 2, 2014

Answer 7

subject - sujeto

If you leave you will be subject to ridicule.

Si dejas estará sujeto a hacer el ridículo.

Should I laugh now princesa ? x - ian-hill, Mar 1, 2014

Yes, now is the time. lol - rac1, Mar 2, 2014

Answer 8

whats sublet mean?

If you rent an apartment and you have to go away for a few months, you could sublet or rent the apartment to someone else for the time you are away. - 007c5fc1, Mar 1, 2014

"Subarrendar" in Spanish - - ian-hill, Mar 1, 2014