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La Palabra Del Dia: "estado"

La Palabra Del Dia: "estado"

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estado ( eh-stah'-doh )

noun ( state, condition; state (geographic) )

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Examples:

1. Llamé a la empresa para saber el estado de mi solicitud.

I called the company to know the status of my application.

2. El país de México tiene 31 estados y un distrito federal.

The country of Mexico has 31 states and a federal district.

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updated Apr 16, 2014
posted by rac1
Bendiciones para ti, Annie! ♥ ☺ - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
Hola amiga, is Ray away? - osas-baby, Apr 15, 2014
Buenos dias amiga ♥ - rac1, Apr 15, 2014
Hola Osas..Yes, Ray is on vacation. :) - rac1, Apr 15, 2014
Gracias preciosa, y gracias a mi profesora :-)!!! - Jraider, Apr 15, 2014
De nada, querido alumno! - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
De nada JR. :) - rac1, Apr 15, 2014

20 Answers

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This amusement park is in a state of disrepair.
Este parque de atracciones está en muy mal estado.

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updated Apr 16, 2014
posted by katydew
Perfecto, amiga! xoxo - 00e46f15, Apr 16, 2014
Looks something like one they had here until Katrina. - rac1, Apr 16, 2014
Thanks Susy. I haven't had a perfect post in a long time! ;o) I imagine Katrina made many such disasters from nice parks. - katydew, Apr 16, 2014
I think photos of abandoned amusement parks create as much imagination as castle ruins. :) I love to imagine what they were like when occupied. - Findy, Apr 16, 2014
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Recuerdo que antes no me perdía ver y escuchar el discurso del Estado de la Unión por el presidente. Ya tengo 5 años que no me interesa más. Me he dado cuenta que todo es una falacia tan patética.

I remember that I wouldn't miss watching and listening to the State of the Union address by the President. It has been 5 years since I am not interested in watching that anymore. I have realized that everything is a pathetic fallacy.

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Es como ver una película de ficción con miles de promesas y mentiras. Todo orquestado. Aplausos! Levántense! Siéntense. Vamos a compartir la historia de alguien. Lloren. etc. Ya me cansé de todo esto. jajaja Ahora sí ya me desahogué.

updated Apr 16, 2014
posted by 00e46f15
Lamentablemente es cierto - Esteban_317, Apr 15, 2014
Yep, that's politics in the U.S. - rac1, Apr 15, 2014
En México es lo mismo. En realidad, yo creo que en todo el mundo. - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
Yep - rac1, Apr 15, 2014
Untill our nation's people can come together for the common good, it will remain that way ;-((!! - Jraider, Apr 15, 2014
The US is not the only nation with that problem JR. - ian-hill, Apr 15, 2014
Jraider is absolutely right. And since I was born here, I can say that without feeling like I don't have the right. And I couldn't agree with you more, Sylyon. That's how I've felt my whole life pretty much. - Ghosthawk, Apr 15, 2014
I am going to keep my comments to myself Susy, but you know how I feel lol - 007c5fc1, Apr 15, 2014
Mia, I became a citizen a few years ago and I vote in every election, even the local ones, I made an effort to learn the language, I pay taxes and I consider myself a good citizen. We can only keep doing the right thing and do our part. I really hope they - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
had term limits. There shouldn't be such a thing as "carreer politician". - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
Mag, I know exactly how you feel. I am refraining (conteniendo) myself of saying more things. Let's just say that I believe in limited government and more freedom. :) Saludos, amiga! - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
Good for you amiga :) I'm glad you do. You can help turn this country around. I firmly believe you're a much better citizen than a lot of other native born ones. No, there definitely should not be. They've got too much money and power. It's creepy. - Ghosthawk, Apr 15, 2014
I wish kids could vote. Contrary to popular belief, we've got a lot of sense. The thing they call 'child like innocence' would be very useful in the government. Children don't get all complicated like grownups. We keep things nice and simple. - Ghosthawk, Apr 15, 2014
More sense than adults do, for sure Ghosthawk. - rac1, Apr 16, 2014
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Juan, ¿cuál es el estado del reporte?

John, what is the status of the report?enter image description here

updated Apr 15, 2014
edited by jphip
posted by jphip
Duh, I dunno...lol - rac1, Apr 15, 2014
What report???? - Jraider, Apr 15, 2014
Juan, ¿cuál...?" -- Juan se parece a Chris Christie. jajaja Al pobre Juan se le olvidó! - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
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Mucha gente cree que el estado del mundo está grave, y al borde del colapso. Pero mucha gente ha creído lo mismo durante muchos años y todavía el mundo todavía existe . Ojalá que sigamos hallando soluciones a los líos en los que nos metemos.

Many people believe that the world is in dire straits, and on the edge of collapse, but many have believed that for many years and still the world exists. I hope that we continue finding solutions to the messes that we get ourselves in.

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updated Apr 15, 2014
edited by bosquederoble
posted by bosquederoble
Me too, amigo. - rac1, Apr 15, 2014
As the world turns, so does the drama! - Jraider, Apr 15, 2014
El español está perfecto, solamente estas sugerencias: ... grave y al borde del colapso. Pero mucha gente... y el mundo todavía existe. --- Sólo un pequeño cambio. Tu español va de maravilla! Felicidades! Una estrellita dorada en la frente! jaja xoxo - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
Hola amiga y gracis por las sugerencias- el orden más natural de las palabras queda difícil para mí. :) - bosquederoble, Apr 15, 2014
Me pasa lo mismo en inglés a mi también. Pero por el esfuerzo que uno pone no queda, ¿verdad? Uno sigue intentándolo. :) - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
We can solve the problems we recognise - but we are also stubbonly optimistic that we don't need to. - ian-hill, Apr 15, 2014
@Sylyon- es la verdad, y es por eso que pongo estos mensajes, para seguir aprendiendo y seguir mejorando. Gracias otra vez por tu ayuda.:) - bosquederoble, Apr 15, 2014
Bosque, tu español es muy, muy bien amigo sigue así adelante:) - FELIZ77, Apr 15, 2014
Gracias, Feliz77. :) - bosquederoble, Apr 15, 2014
No hay de que, amigo :) - FELIZ77, Apr 15, 2014
Excelente. - 00a50c57, Apr 15, 2014
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El estado de los servicios de salud ha estado empeorado por la escasez de personal médico.Esto es una consecuencia de la severa "fuga de cebros".

The state of health care has been worsened by the shortage of medical personnel,a consequence of severe "brain drain".

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updated Apr 16, 2014
edited by osas-baby
posted by osas-baby
You got that right, amiga. - rac1, Apr 15, 2014
It's a difficult job. - Jraider, Apr 15, 2014
... ha estado empeorando... médico. Esto es una consecuencia de la severa "fuga de cerebros". We need brains! jajaja :) Saludos, amiga! - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
Muy bien - 00a50c57, Apr 15, 2014
Thanks guys. I am often tempted to jointhe bandwagon, but I choose to serve.♡. - osas-baby, Apr 16, 2014
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Estos signos deben simbolizar el estado de ánimo de escritor de una carta o correo electrónico, pero de vez en cuando la gente usa demasiados.

These signs should symbolize the mood of the writer of a letter or e-mail, but occasionally people use too many of them.

updated Apr 16, 2014
edited by porcupine7
posted by porcupine7
That's true, Porcu. There everywhere...lol - rac1, Apr 15, 2014
I'm guilty :-)))!!!!! - Jraider, Apr 15, 2014
... simbolizar el estado de ánimo del escritor... de vez en cuando la gente exagera en su uso / la gente usa demasiados. -- Hola! - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
☻☺ :D :) :( jajaja es broma, porcu! - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
Yes, I have been guilty of that in the past but I am reformed now lol - FELIZ77, Apr 15, 2014
I know I go overboard too. :) - rac1, Apr 16, 2014
Gracias sylyon. - porcupine7, Apr 16, 2014
Gracias amigos - porcupine7, Apr 16, 2014
8
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Le pregunté al mecánico sobre el estado de mi coche.

I asked the mechanic about the status of my car.

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updated Apr 15, 2014
edited by Esteban_317
posted by Esteban_317
Doesn't look good from here. - rac1, Apr 15, 2014
Mi papá trabajó en buques de la armada y también era un mecánico de automóviles civiles. - Esteban_317, Apr 15, 2014
Bad engine mounts???? - Jraider, Apr 15, 2014
Perfecto! Saludos, Esteban! :D -- Yo también he puesto tenis en mi secadora! jajaja - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
: - ) - Esteban_317, Apr 15, 2014
8
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El pescado estaba en mal estado.

The fish was off.

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updated Apr 15, 2014
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
Looks like good catfish bait though :-)! - Jraider, Apr 15, 2014
Yuck! - rac1, Apr 15, 2014
Ian, espero que te encuentres muy bien. -- Tu español está perfecto! Gracias a ti he aprendido algo nuevo hoy. Gracias por ese uso de "off"! :D xoxo - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
One of the uses for "off" amiga ha ha - ian-hill, Apr 15, 2014
Some dogs would love to roll in that lol - 007c5fc1, Apr 15, 2014
One of the thousand uses of "off" hahahaha xoxo - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
I can smell it from here. - 00a50c57, Apr 15, 2014
7
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Tengo que admitir que el estado actual de mi estudio es muy frustrante.

--I have to admit that the current status of my study is very frustrating.


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updated Apr 15, 2014
edited by nahian003
posted by nahian003
Haha, I hear ya. - rac1, Apr 15, 2014
Hang in there nahian :-)! - Jraider, Apr 15, 2014
Yo diría: Tengo que admitir que...-- Animo! - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
:) - nahian003, Apr 15, 2014
jejeje. - 00a50c57, Apr 15, 2014
6
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La sequía ha creado un estado de desesperación para los agricultores. Muchos de ellos han tenido que abandonar las tierras que habían estado cultivando.

The drought has created a state of desperation for the farmers. Many of them have had to abandon the land that they have cultivated. Corrections in Bold enter image description here

updated Apr 16, 2014
edited by 00a50c57
posted by 00a50c57
... las tierras que habían estado cultivando. -- Muy bien! Me da gusto que te retes. :) xoxo - 00e46f15, Apr 16, 2014
A sad state for farmers and soon to be for us the consumers. - rac1, Apr 16, 2014
Thanks for the comments and corrections. - 00a50c57, Apr 16, 2014
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Vivo en el estado de Nuevo Mexico, EE.UU., también conocido como La Tierra del Encanto.

I live in the state of New Mexico,USA, otherwise known as The Land of Enchantment.

updated Apr 15, 2014
edited by Jraider
posted by Jraider
This picture reminds me of that song, "It's a beautiful day" by Michael Bublé - rac1, Apr 15, 2014
La Cucaracha or El Rancho Grande would be more likely :-)))!!!! - Jraider, Apr 15, 2014
... también conocido como... "-- Ay alumno! Casi perfecto! Una estrellita plateada en la frente. Si no te equivocas te doy la estrellita dorada a la próxima! jajaja :D xoxo - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
Muchas gracias susy. Eres una estrella fugaz!!! - Jraider, Apr 15, 2014
Oh! I like that! jajaja xoxo :) - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
Well done amigo. You are so lucky to live in a warm climate. I'm envious right now. - 007c5fc1, Apr 15, 2014
Muy bien. I am not so envious as I live in a very warm climate in Australia. However I suppose I would be if I lived in the freezing cold of Canada. - 00a50c57, Apr 15, 2014
6
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En un momento ú otro de mi vida, he visitado todos los estados de los Estados Unidos.

I have visited all the states in the US one time or another.

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updated Apr 15, 2014
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
I only have a few to go. :) - rac1, Apr 15, 2014
Qué afortunado mi amigo :-)! - Jraider, Apr 15, 2014
En un momento ú otro de mi vida, he visitado todos los estados de los Estados Unidos. - ¿Cuál es el más interesante o bonito? - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
Hay vistas grandes en muchos, pero lo más impresionante en mi opinión era el cañón grande. Es fantástico! - Noetol, Apr 15, 2014
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El hombre está preocupado sobre el su estado de su salud porque piensa que está perdiendo la mente razón.

The man is worried about the state of his helath because he thinks he is losing his mind.

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updated Apr 15, 2014
edited by 007c5fc1
posted by 007c5fc1
Me too, amiga. lol - rac1, Apr 15, 2014
You didn't have to let everyone know about me Mag !!!! - Jraider, Apr 15, 2014
... sobre su estado de salud porque piensa que está perdiendo la razón (... piensa que se está volviendo loco. - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
Hola Mag! Cómo estás?! :D - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
Hola Susy. Estoy bien, y tú? Muchas gracias amiga...Estoy perdiendo la razón, me siento desesperanzada lol - 007c5fc1, Apr 15, 2014
No! No te sientas desesperanzada. Lo último que se pierde es la esperanza. Ay! yo acabo de escribir un cheque a Obama, yo si me siento que estoy perdiendo la razón jajajaja y la mente y hasta la cuenta de banco! jajajjajaa xoxo - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
Lol jajaja ¡Muy divertido, amiga! - FELIZ77, Apr 15, 2014
5
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La felicidad es un estado de ánimo. No se decide por cuánto gana, pero por cuánto aprecia lo que ya tiene.

Happiness is a state of mind. It is not decided by how much you earn, but by how much you appreciate what you already have.

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updated Apr 16, 2014
posted by joygogo
This is a great illustration, Joy! - rac1, Apr 16, 2014
Thank you, rac1! - joygogo, Apr 16, 2014
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Decidió comprar un nuevo ordenador* enorme con 'tecnología vanguardia'. ¡El único problema era (o fue?) que necesitaba utilizar tanta energía eléctrica que se han quemado todos los fusibles en la subestación y como consecuencia casi todos los luces de (o en?) la cuidad se han apagado!

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o computadora*

He decided to buy a huge computer with 'State-of-the-Art technology! The only problem was that it required (ie: needed to use!) so much power that it blew the substation and as a consequence nearly all the city lights went out!

Editor's note/s: No estaba seguro si debería haber usado las palabras: 'por consiguiente' o 'como consecuencia'. ¿Son iguales en este contexto?

updated Apr 16, 2014
edited by FELIZ77
posted by FELIZ77
Hahaha, oh dear. :) - rac1, Apr 15, 2014
Feliz77: En mi opinión si deberías de agregar "El" al principio de la oración en este caso porque no se sabe si es hombre o mujer, niño. Entonces: El decidió... problema fue que... las luces de la ciudad..." La verdad estoy impresionada. Súper bien. :D - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
En mi opinión "como consecuencia" se oye mejor. :) - 00e46f15, Apr 15, 2014
Muchísimas gracias, amiga, Sylyon :) Ya he comenzado tomar clases de español por la escuela SpanishSkype.com con una nativa de Murcia - FELIZ77, Apr 15, 2014
Good one. - 00a50c57, Apr 15, 2014
Thanks, EarlySpanish :) - FELIZ77, Apr 15, 2014
It's funny to think that the power of this old computer can now be carried in our pockets, and that the power of a coffee maker is all the voltage they had on the old spaceships (like Apollo 13). - Findy, Apr 16, 2014