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La Palabra Del Dia: "útil"

La Palabra Del Dia: "útil"

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útil ( oo'-teel )

adjective ( useful )

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Examples:

1. Ríete si quieres, pero la verdad es que el ShamWow es muy útil para limpiar casa.

Laugh if you want, but the truth is the ShamWow is very useful for cleaning the house.

2. Me compré un diccionario francés-inglés antes de mi viaje, pero no me resultó muy útil en mis conversaciones.

I bought a French-English dictionary before my trip, but it wasn't very useful in my conversations.

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updated Mar 17, 2014
posted by rac1
It looks great I wish that i was there . - ray76, Mar 4, 2014
Hola princesa xx - ian-hill, Mar 4, 2014
Hola, rac1. Why is it "Happy Fat Tuesday"? What does "fat" mean here? "Fabulous"? - joygogo, Mar 4, 2014
Are you going to kick up your heels tonight guapita??? - Jraider, Mar 4, 2014
Hola a todos! - rac1, Mar 4, 2014

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Mi gata no es muy útil, pero todavía estoy encariñado con ella.

My cat is not very useful, but I'm still fond of her.

updated Mar 6, 2014
posted by Jraider
looks as if she is still watching it. - aocroc, Mar 4, 2014
Perfecto! :) ♥♪♫♥☺ - 00e46f15, Mar 4, 2014
Yoo hoo!!!! Gracias mi profesora :-)))!!!! - Jraider, Mar 4, 2014
Si, su gato es un trozo de pan. - katydew, Mar 4, 2014
Si katy! Ella es muy agradable...a veces :-)!!!! - Jraider, Mar 4, 2014
Haha...Jraider...hunting is not necessary when you have a loving provider. - 007c5fc1, Mar 4, 2014
Bien hecho hermano..... - osas-baby, Mar 4, 2014
Gato loco..... - rac1, Mar 4, 2014
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Siempre dando los comentarios negativos a un niño no es muy útil.

From Susy - No es muy útil siempre estarle diciendo a un niño comentarios negativos.

Always giving negative comments to a child is not very useful.

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updated Mar 8, 2014
edited by ray76
posted by ray76
Hola Ray. - osas-baby, Mar 4, 2014
I can't agree more! Adults should try to help children build up self-confidence. - joygogo, Mar 4, 2014
No es muy útil siempre estarle diciendo a un niño comentarios negativos. -- Edificarlos y alentarlos es mejor. :) - 00e46f15, Mar 4, 2014
He looks like Dennis the Menace! - Jraider, Mar 4, 2014
You can say that again, and again, and again, and.... - 007c5fc1, Mar 4, 2014
I agree. Giving a child negative commands just makes them see how far they can go without getting into trouble. I speak from experience, mainly because I'm a child :) - Ghosthawk, Mar 4, 2014
And destroys their self esteem. - rac1, Mar 4, 2014
@ J R , you are right , he looks like the menace that we probably all were to our parents at some time or the other. - ray76, Mar 5, 2014
Margherite , I am with you , one cannot emphasise too much the importance of positive teaching to our children , they are " emotional sponges " , we need to weigh up every word carefully. - ray76, Mar 5, 2014
@ Ghosthawk, children also learn well from example , we have to set good , but achievable parameters for them to follow. - ray76, Mar 5, 2014
Thank you Susy , I have added your sentence in its entirety . - ray76, Mar 5, 2014
Yes that's true. Unfortunately, lots of people don't set good examples, and children are learning so many bad things. It's sad. :( - Ghosthawk, Mar 8, 2014
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Cantar para mí es muy útil porque descargo todos mis sentimientos.

Singing is very useful for me to let loose all of my feelings.

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updated Mar 4, 2014
posted by 00e46f15
Viendo la cara del Simon.... ya me imagino :D - nelson_rafael, Mar 4, 2014
When are you putting out the CD???? - Jraider, Mar 4, 2014
Rafa, por eso me espero a estar "all by myself" en mi camioneta. jajajaj Sin testigos! - 00e46f15, Mar 4, 2014
Mmm. - annierats, Mar 4, 2014
♪♫♫Canta una canción para mí......♫♪♫♪ - Aranjuez12, Mar 4, 2014
Ohhh... poor Susy...take a deep breath and tell youself it's great...there is no one to give you any lip. - 007c5fc1, Mar 4, 2014
It is great! haha Actually, it's not that bad, and I usually sing happy rock songs... Lol - 00e46f15, Mar 4, 2014
Check Simon Cowell's face. jajajaja - rac1, Mar 4, 2014
Well , he makes me want to cry too. - ian-hill, Mar 4, 2014
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What is the most useful item in a kitchen?

¿Cuál es el artículo más útil en la cocina?

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updated Mar 8, 2014
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
The snack-bar :) - 00ffada9, Mar 4, 2014
Your wife. - ray76, Mar 4, 2014
My hands - osas-baby, Mar 4, 2014
Osas, brilliant! - annierats, Mar 4, 2014
A dishwasher. - joygogo, Mar 4, 2014
Ray: Wife=Item ? ok... Voy a ir a preguntar... Lol - 00e46f15, Mar 4, 2014
Ian, yo sólo cambiaría "elemento" por "artículo" o incluso "cosa". :) - 00e46f15, Mar 4, 2014
A TV dinner :-)!!!! - Jraider, Mar 4, 2014
Bachelors rejoice! They have a can opener. - 007c5fc1, Mar 4, 2014
Ray, a wife is NOT an item. And calling a wife an item is a little offensive.....and I capitalized for emphasis, not shouting. - Ghosthawk, Mar 4, 2014
Mia, Ray is just joking. Es sólo una broma. - 00e46f15, Mar 4, 2014
Not to Ray...I hear he is a great cook! - rac1, Mar 4, 2014
Yes, I´ve also seen a picture of Rays homegrown tomatos. No can there. - annierats, Mar 5, 2014
Please someone tell me when we say " We are an" I T E M " what does that mean ghosthawk? Prey tell me ! - ray76, Mar 7, 2014
I can't tell you, mainly because it makes no sense to me. I can't understand why people say that. They take words, like item, and then apply them to things which make no sense. I don't understand it. They butcher so many beautiful languages. :( - Ghosthawk, Mar 8, 2014
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Si eres muy curioso,las orejas largas pueden ser herramientas muy útiles para ti..

If you're very curious,long ears are very useful assets .

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updated Mar 5, 2014
edited by annierats
posted by annierats
Sie res muy curioso, las orejas grandes pueden ser herramientas muy útiles para ti. -- jajaja - 00e46f15, Mar 4, 2014
* Si eres :) - 00e46f15, Mar 4, 2014
The better to hear you with ;-))!!!! - Jraider, Mar 4, 2014
Gracias, Suzy! - annierats, Mar 4, 2014
He is soo cute. Does he understand Spanish? - 007c5fc1, Mar 4, 2014
I think he speaks Dutch. - rac1, Mar 4, 2014
He is : burro pura raza andaluza y que sí, habla español perfectamente. - annierats, Mar 5, 2014
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Los escaramujos son útiles para tratar la artritis reumatoide.

Rose hips are useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis.

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updated Mar 4, 2014
posted by osas-baby
Double vote because your comments about hands in the kitchen is absolutley brilliant. - annierats, Mar 4, 2014
Perfecto! -- Creo que "Rosehips" es una sola palabra, que no está separada. -- Cómo estás? - 00e46f15, Mar 4, 2014
Bien hecho mi hermana :-)! - Jraider, Mar 4, 2014
thanks guys - osas-baby, Mar 4, 2014
I like rosehip tea. Good one osas! - 007c5fc1, Mar 4, 2014
Very good, amiga. :) - rac1, Mar 4, 2014
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SpanishDict is useful for learning Spanish!

SpanishDict es útil para aprender español!

updated Mar 17, 2014
posted by 00ffada9
Buenos dias. :) - rac1, Mar 4, 2014
Buenos Dias Rac1! - 00ffada9, Mar 4, 2014
Es verdad. - osas-baby, Mar 4, 2014
Es cierto. - joygogo, Mar 4, 2014
Muy bien! - 00e46f15, Mar 4, 2014
And that's the truth! - aocroc, Mar 4, 2014
I should have said "Spanish and English" ! - 00ffada9, Mar 4, 2014
Indeed right! - 201286, Mar 4, 2014
I really ppreciate all the work that goes into this site. I guess that's why it is helpful! - 00ffada9, Mar 17, 2014
'appreciate' - 00ffada9, Mar 17, 2014
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Tengo una máquina que se llama un triturador de ramas y lo uso casi todo los días . Es una de las máquinas más útiles en mi garaje.

I have a machine that is called a shredder and I use it nearly every day. It is one of the most useful machines in my garage.

updated Mar 5, 2014
edited by aocroc
posted by aocroc
... las máquinas más útiles en mi garaje. -- Casi perfecto! :) - 00e46f15, Mar 4, 2014
Can I borrow it???? - Jraider, Mar 4, 2014
Thanks sylyon. nearly right ); - aocroc, Mar 4, 2014
Paper or wood? - 007c5fc1, Mar 4, 2014
Do you use it often? - rac1, Mar 4, 2014
You must have a nice, big garden.. - annierats, Mar 5, 2014
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En mi trabajo una aguja es muy útil. A casa un poco más tiempo In my work a needle is very useful. At home a little bit more time.

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updated Mar 5, 2014
posted by Aranjuez12
Hola mi amigo...¿qué tal? - 007c5fc1, Mar 4, 2014
Muy bien, gracias, he cambiado el jardín y por eso no tenía tiempo suficiente. - Aranjuez12, Mar 4, 2014
... En casa, el tiempo lo es un poco más. -- Hola BFF! I sent you a PM. :D - 00e46f15, Mar 4, 2014
Jajajaja - rac1, Mar 4, 2014
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Although some things may be useful, they may not be practical.

Aunque algunas cosas pueden ser útiles, tal vez no quiere decir que sean están prácticas.

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updated Mar 4, 2014
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
It may take a while.. - annierats, Mar 4, 2014
... cosas pueden ser útiles, no quiere decir que sean prácticas. -- Que ridiculez! jajaja - 00e46f15, Mar 4, 2014
I'm looking for shoes with a fork and plate :)))!!!! - Jraider, Mar 4, 2014
J, you might just make some money... or not. Thanks Susy- rookie mistake on pueden & útiles... argh! Yes Annie, but one would possibly be fit for the ballet when finished with chores. - katydew, Mar 4, 2014
So you can eat with your feet, JR? - rac1, Mar 4, 2014
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Dicen que el GPS es muy útil pero para mí ya ha pasado que me ha llevado por caminos equivocados.

It is said that GPS is very useful but with me it has already happened that it took me astray.

updated Mar 4, 2014
edited by porcupine7
posted by porcupine7
... pero para mí ya ha pasado que me ha llevado por caminos equivocados. -- Hola! :) - 00e46f15, Mar 4, 2014
If they are not set right, you will get lost :-{{{{!!!!! - Jraider, Mar 4, 2014
Gracias sylyon. - porcupine7, Mar 4, 2014
Thanks Jraider - porcupine7, Mar 4, 2014
Yes, sometimes they are not very reliable. I asked for a gas station and arrived at a hole in the ground with an empty tank! - 007c5fc1, Mar 4, 2014
I've not had a problem yet. - rac1, Mar 4, 2014
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En mi opinión, un teléfono inteligente es el dispositivo más útil que puedo encontrar porque tiene funciones potentes.

In my opinion, a smartphone is the most useful device that I can find because it has powerful functions.

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updated Mar 4, 2014
posted by joygogo
Hola Joy, tu frase está perfectamente escrita. Lo único que se escucha algo extraño es "potentes." Estoy pensando en otra alternativa, pero ahora no se me ocurre nada. Tal vez "excelentes", "eficaces", pero "potentes" se oye como fuerte físicamente. - 00e46f15, Mar 4, 2014
Mine too..:) - rac1, Mar 4, 2014
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Dar consejos a adolescentes puede ser muy útil, pero solo sólo si recuerdas que tienes que decirles lo contrario de lo que quieres que en realidad hagan de verdad.

Giving advice to teenages can be very useful, but only if you remember that you have to tell them the opposite of what it is that you truly want them to do.

(Solo es un chiste)

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updated Mar 4, 2014
edited by bosquederoble
posted by bosquederoble
... pero sólo si... de lo que quieres que en realidad hagan. -- Hola! - 00e46f15, Mar 4, 2014
Hola, y gracias por las correcciones. :) - bosquederoble, Mar 4, 2014
Lo hago con mucho gusto. :) Tu español va súper! - 00e46f15, Mar 4, 2014
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Es mejor que no rompamos el corazón a alguien, disculparse no es muy útil.

It's better not to break someone's heart, making an apology is not very useful.

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updated Mar 5, 2014
posted by 201286
Es mejor que no le rompamos ... Disculparse no sirve de mucho. (... no es muy útil - no se oye mal, pero se oye mejor/más natural "no sirve de mucho". -- :D - 00e46f15, Mar 4, 2014
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Creo que la lavadora es el aparato más útil en mi casa, pues, es mejor que lavar en el rio. Y también,¡ el horno eléctrico es más útil que cocinar en un fuego!

I think that the washing machine is the most useful appliance in my house; well, it's better than washing in the river. And also, the electric oven is more useful than cooking over a fire!

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updated Mar 5, 2014
edited by jennysk
posted by jennysk
Yo creo/pienso que la lavadora es el aparato más útil en mi casa, ... -- Muy bien, Jenny! - 00e46f15, Mar 4, 2014