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La Palabra Del Dia: "película"

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película ( peh-lee'-koo-lah )

noun ( movie, film )

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Guidelines:

Write sentences at least 5 words long, but don't write a paragraph either. Write your Spanish sentence, but include the English translation as well. Make the corrections suggested by other users and moderators in the comments section (try not to use personal pronouns unless absolutely necessary). Use your own words! (Don't use a translator, copy from a book, use song lyrics, etc.) Please keep political, religious or personal statements to a minimum. This is a practice game.

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Examples:

1. No desperdicies tu dinero. ¡La película fue terrible!

Don't waste your money. The movie was terrible!

2. ¿Cuándo aprenderás que la vida no es como las películas y no siempre tiene un final feliz?

When will you learn that life isn't like the movies and doesn't always have a happy ending?

Have a Great Weekend!

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updated Jun 9, 2014
posted by rac1
Feliz fin de semana amiga..T G I F.....T G I F.. - osas-baby, Jun 6, 2014
:-) - sara4ever, Jun 6, 2014
Ready for the Belmont querida? Let's go! - Jraider, Jun 6, 2014
I see that you like my neck of the wood rac. Thanks for the post. - ray76, Jun 6, 2014
Hola a todos. :) Yep, I'm ready, JR. I hope we have a triple crown winner this year. - rac1, Jun 6, 2014
Mi así Annie :-)!!!! - Jraider, Jun 6, 2014
Got visitors, will vote later. - annierats, Jun 6, 2014
Ok Annie. Take your time. :) - rac1, Jun 6, 2014

12 Answers

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Espero que ésta sea una película, y no la vida real.

I hope that this is a movie, and not real life.

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updated Jun 8, 2014
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
:-) - osas-baby, Jun 6, 2014
Me too. : ) - sara4ever, Jun 6, 2014
It's real and sasquatch is right behind him! - Jraider, Jun 6, 2014
Yikes!!! - rac1, Jun 6, 2014
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Me gusta ver películas en español, pero me gustaría que los actores no hablen tan rápido.

I like to watch movies in Spanish, but I wish the actors wouldn't speak so fast.

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updated Jun 7, 2014
edited by AnnRon
posted by AnnRon
You and me both. By the time I mentally translate one sentence, I've missed the plot twist! - 00ffada9, Jun 6, 2014
Maybe "no hablen" present subjunctive after "gustar que". - Jubilado, Jun 6, 2014
Thanks, Jubilado. I thought about that--actually had it at first--but wasn't sure if it worked. Also wondered about "hablaran." All those tenses sort of melt together and form a verb stew in my brain. Guess I need a good, thorough review. - AnnRon, Jun 6, 2014
Hola amiga. :) - rac1, Jun 6, 2014
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La vida es como una película donde todos somos actores.

Life is like a movie where we are all actors.


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updated Jun 7, 2014
posted by nahian003
Yeah, like a reality show. - sara4ever, Jun 6, 2014
Or..life is like a stage and you're the only one sitting in the audience. - Jraider, Jun 6, 2014
For real. - rac1, Jun 6, 2014
6
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En su primera cita,se fueron a ver una película.

On their first date,they went to watch a movie.

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updated Jun 7, 2014
posted by osas-baby
Let me guess. Godzilla????? - Jraider, Jun 6, 2014
It must be a scary one. - rac1, Jun 6, 2014
6
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Me gustan las novelas y películas policíacas.

I like detective novels and movies.

updated Jun 7, 2014
posted by sara4ever
Which is your favorite sara??? - Jraider, Jun 6, 2014
All the movies from detective novels by Agatha Christie, Jraider. - sara4ever, Jun 6, 2014
Deep mysteries!!!! Good sara :-)! - Jraider, Jun 6, 2014
I like almost anything...but non-fiction is my favorite. - rac1, Jun 6, 2014
Hola, rac1! - sara4ever, Jun 7, 2014
6
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Hay que ver esta película.

You need to see this movie.

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updated Jun 7, 2014
edited by jphip
posted by jphip
I can't see the picture, amigo. - rac1, Jun 6, 2014
How about now? - jphip, Jun 6, 2014
I'll try to find it :-)! - Jraider, Jun 6, 2014
I see it now. :) - rac1, Jun 6, 2014
6
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Los griegos antiguos tenían sus propias películas de una manera en la forma de obras del teatro.

The ancient Greeks had their own films of a sort in the form of plays.

updated Jun 7, 2014
posted by Jubilado
It looks like Cats. :) - rac1, Jun 6, 2014
Or ' Oh Calcutta ' ? - ray76, Jun 7, 2014
I thought it looked like one of those "walking dead" films. Ooooo, we're going to eat you! - Jubilado, Jun 7, 2014
6
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No tengo ganas de ver películas de terror, porque cuando me asustan estoy asustada.

I do not want to see terror movies, because when they frighten me, I am scared.

updated Jun 7, 2014
posted by porcupine7
Great picture. - Noetol, Jun 6, 2014
Jeje! Good one porcu :-))!!! - Jraider, Jun 6, 2014
I agree with you there, Porcu. - rac1, Jun 6, 2014
I love you illustration. - annierats, Jun 6, 2014
Gracias amigos - porcupine7, Jun 7, 2014
5
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Esta película fue filmada en Nuevo México,EE.UU..

This movie was filmed in New Mexico,USA.

updated Jun 7, 2014
edited by Jraider
posted by Jraider
I have been wanting to see this T L R was my hero . - ray76, Jun 6, 2014
it did'nt get the best reviews, but I liked it:-)! - Jraider, Jun 6, 2014
What is the name of the movie? - rac1, Jun 6, 2014
They are filming the new Jurasic movie here in New Orleans and they are looking for extras. - rac1, Jun 6, 2014
I'ts The Lone Ranger Annie. Are you going to sign up???? - Jraider, Jun 6, 2014
I was thinking about it....what do you think? - rac1, Jun 6, 2014
My agent put my CV forward , they said that i was Too old , to wait for 'Beyond Jurasic'. - ray76, Jun 6, 2014
Go for it Annie!!!! - Jraider, Jun 6, 2014
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Ahora me vivir sólo , me no gusta ir a ver una película por mi cuenta.

El placer está en el intercambio de.

Now I live alone, I do not like to go see a movie om my own.

The pleasure is in the sharing

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updated Jun 7, 2014
edited by ray76
posted by ray76
I agree. :) - rac1, Jun 6, 2014
I'm a Redbox guy! - Jraider, Jun 6, 2014
What's that, JR? - rac1, Jun 6, 2014
JR , you got me too mate ? - ray76, Jun 6, 2014
They are CD rental machines. You can rent a movie for about a dollar a day! - Jraider, Jun 6, 2014
What is a CD ? - ray76, Jun 7, 2014
Ray, you're so funny... - rac1, Jun 7, 2014
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Un directór de Bolllywood me ha ofrecido mucho dinero para rodar una película largometraje de la história de Juan y sus amigos y por eso tenemos que dejarlos celebrando una fiesta en la bodega hasta que acabemos el proceso de negociaciones.

A Bollywood director has offered me a lot of money to make the story of Juan and his friends into a full length film and because of this we have to leave them partying in the wine-cellar until the negotiations are settled.

updated Jun 7, 2014
edited by annierats
posted by annierats
I hope the wine doesn't run out. - rac1, Jun 6, 2014
Borrachos!!!! - Jraider, Jun 7, 2014
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Cuando era en la universidad pasé mucho tiempo viendo películas,¡ probablemente demasiado tiempo!

When I was at university I spent a lot of time watching movies, probably too much time!

updated Jun 9, 2014
posted by jennysk
Well, it all turned out ok, right Jenny? :) - rac1, Jun 8, 2014
Si, estoy contenta, gracias! - jennysk, Jun 9, 2014