La Palabra Del Dia: "papel"

Question

papel ( pah-pehl' )

noun ( paper; role, part )

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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. Se piensa que el papel se inventó en China alrededor del año 105 de la Era Común.

It is thought that paper was invented in China around the year 105 C.E.

2. El actor que hizo el papel de Macbeth en la obra lo hizo muy bien.

The actor who played the role of Macbeth in the play did very well.

1: http://el papel

Hola preciosa. Gracias :-)! - Jraider, Jul 9, 2014

Hola guapo. :) - rac1, Jul 9, 2014

Answer 1

Se dice que la vida es como un papel blanco; lo que escribas en él define lo que eres.

They say life is like a blank page; what you write on it defines who you are.

I believe this to be true. :) - rac1, Jul 9, 2014

Yes, and there are many twists and turns to the story! - Jraider, Jul 9, 2014

¡Una frase muy buena y muy bien escrito ! :) - FELIZ77, Jul 9, 2014

Answer 2

Todo el mundo necesita este tipo de papel.

Everyone needs this type of paper.

Did you forget to buy some? lol - rac1, Jul 9, 2014

Last man handing ! - ray76, Jul 10, 2014

haha....leave it to you to get us in the end JR. - 007c5fc1, Jul 10, 2014

Stranded. - katydew, Jul 10, 2014

Answer 3

One thing that may not be on the school list in the future is paper.

Una cosa que puede no estar en la lista escolar en el futuro es papel.

..or a pencil :-)! - Jraider, Jul 9, 2014

How far will it go? :) - rac1, Jul 9, 2014

Answer 4

El arte de papel implica el uso de papel o tarjeta como el principal medio artístico para crear objetos tridemensionales.

Paper craft involves the use of paper or card as the primary artistic medium for creating three dimensional objects.

Wow! Bien brutal. :) - rac1, Jul 9, 2014

Amazing . . . - Esteban_317, Jul 9, 2014

Hola mi hermana. Muy bien :-)! - Jraider, Jul 9, 2014

Answer 5

El papel de la mujer en la sociedad es muy complicado. De vez en cuando podríamos arrepentirnos que hemos obtenido la igualdad de derechos

The role of women in society is very complicated. From time to time we may repent that we have obtained equal rights

Sometimes you have to wonder. - rac1, Jul 9, 2014

It is about time we men finally got the same thing :) - ian-hill, Jul 10, 2014

Answer 6

Algunas promesas son papel mojado.

Some promises are worthless.

President Andrew Jackson (democratic party) deserves mention. He refused to enforce Supreme Court ruling favoring the Indians, instead ordering the army to remove them. Despite this evil, his picture remains popular world wide, for it’s on $20 bills. . . - Esteban_317, Jul 9, 2014

He was a very controversial figure! - Jraider, Jul 9, 2014

Yes, this was a disgrace to my heritage. Amazing. - rac1, Jul 9, 2014

When you see what has become of the native Indians now you realise the terrible deed that was do e to their ancestors. - pml222, Jul 9, 2014

One positive - the Alaska Native Claims Act - in the past half century... Not perfect, but a welcome reversal to the Century of Dishonor(referring to Dee Brown's book). - Esteban_317, Jul 9, 2014

I would love to read more about that , thanks mate. - ray76, Jul 10, 2014

The First Nations people would agree. - 007c5fc1, Jul 10, 2014

Stories like these make me ashamed of being an U.S. citizen sometimes, knowing that our government and leaders can be this dishonorable and cruel and disgusting and there aren't enough synonyms and insults in the world for how I feel about this. :( - Ghosthawk, Jul 10, 2014

Answer 7

El primer papel fue construido por cañas colocadas juntas y batido en una alfombrilla delgado que se llama papiro.

The first paper was constructed by placing reeds together and beaten into a thin mat called papyrus.

Interesting information. Thanks. :) - rac1, Jul 9, 2014

No I didn't ! - ray76, Jul 10, 2014

Answer 8

Creo que los papeles de las obras de Shakespeare son muy exigentes, aún para los actores con mucha experiencia.

I think that roles in Shakespeare's plays are very demanding, even for the actors with a lot of experience.

I agree with you there, amiga. :) - rac1, Jul 9, 2014

:) - FELIZ77, Jul 9, 2014

Answer 9

That moment when you run out of paper!

¡Ese momento cuando te quedas sin papel!

Oh no! - osas-baby, Jul 9, 2014

Jeje DJ... I didn't see your post :-)! - Jraider, Jul 9, 2014

Very awkward moment. jejejejejeje - rac1, Jul 9, 2014

Jaja, símon jraider. Y también síp osas-baby y rac1, muy torpe la situación. ;-) - DJ_Huero, Jul 9, 2014

Jejeje - languagenut, Jul 9, 2014

That's a bummer. - 007c5fc1, Jul 10, 2014

Answer 10

Most dictators are paper tigers that will self destruct because of their own greed.

La mayoría de dictadores son tigres de papel que se autodestruirán debido a su propia codicia.

Good one, amiga and so very true. - rac1, Jul 10, 2014

A must read for Hitler!! - Jraider, Jul 10, 2014

Answer 11

De repente aparecían dos hombres por los arboles. Uno de ellos tuvo un papel en la mano. Estaban concentrando en el pájaro muerto delante de ellos. El pájaro que mataron.

(continuará mañana en un otro forum en Q&A: Las Aventuras de Juan)

Suddenly two men came into view through the trees. One of them had a paper in his hand. They were concentrating on the dead bird in front of them. The bird that they had killed.

(to be continued tomorrow on another forum in Q&A: The Adventures of Juan)

More, more, more....lol - rac1, Jul 9, 2014

Thanks rac. I have written more than the above but thought it only fair to the others on this forum that I try to stick to the rules. As such I am creating my own forum with my story where others can critique my grammar, choice of words etc - languagenut, Jul 9, 2014

Poor birdie...why did they kill him? Was he a dirty bird? - 007c5fc1, Jul 10, 2014

Margherite - love your comment lol. You make me laugh. Haven't quite worked out yet why they killed the bird. The piece of writing is a happening. - languagenut, Jul 10, 2014

Answer 12

¿Cuál es el significado de ,-"corazón de papel" ?

What is the meaning of "paper heart"?

Tú, corazón de papel que no entiendes de amores, ni sabes querer. Que no lloras por nadie, sembrando desaires; me maltratas la vida y por poco te olvidas que eres mi mujer, corazón de papel.

A heart that has no sense and no feeling, no understanding of love and no desires. - 007c5fc1, Jul 10, 2014

I have always wondered , and I love the song , and his singing of it , I guessed but was not sure . Thanks from my rock like heart. - ray76, Jul 10, 2014

de nada...'twas a guess on my part also. I didn't know about your heart of stone, perhaps it's just indigestion? - 007c5fc1, Jul 10, 2014

Sad - rac1, Jul 10, 2014

Answer 13

A veces una persona simplemente no puede dejar de perder los papeles.

Sometimes a person just can't help losing control.

I think it's a tradition in baseball. :) - rac1, Jul 9, 2014

Answer 14

Las paredes son de papel de fumar.

The walls are paper-thin.

I can hear everything being said in the neighbour's bedroom.

Puedo escuchar todo lo que se dice en el dormitorio de la vecina.

So can the NSA...it's not a big deal anymore :-) - 007c5fc1, Jul 10, 2014

They like using drones nowadays. - rac1, Jul 10, 2014

Answer 15

Es muy divertida hacer aviones de papel. Algunas personas pueden construir maravillosos.

It is fun to make paper planes. Some people can make wonderful ones.

I'm all thumbs, unfortunately. - rac1, Jul 10, 2014