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La Palabra Del Dia: "nivel"

La Palabra Del Dia: "nivel"

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nivel ( nee-vehl' )

noun ( level )

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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. El nivel del lago está más bajo que nunca debido a la sequía.

The level of the lake is lower than ever due to the drought.

2. El despacho de mi tío está en el séptimo nivel del edificio.

My uncle's office is on the seventh floor of the building.

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updated Aug 22, 2014
posted by rac1
Hola Annie.Looks like they got all the bugs out. Gracias - Jraider, Aug 20, 2014
Trying again amiga...my fingers are crossed that I don't get bumped. - 007c5fc1, Aug 20, 2014
Bumped again on this page, but not on porcupines problem page.?? - 007c5fc1, Aug 20, 2014
Keep an eye on it, Margherite and see if it keeps happening. Let me know. :) - rac1, Aug 20, 2014
Hope so, JR. :) - rac1, Aug 20, 2014
Hola amiga...it working! Yesssssssss! - 007c5fc1, Aug 20, 2014
Thank heavens....:) - rac1, Aug 20, 2014

14 Answers

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Tiene un buen nivel de inglés.

He has good English.

Pero no está al nivel del puesto.

But he’s not up to the job.

updated Aug 22, 2014
posted by ian-hill
Wow! This is the first comment I've been able to make. :):) - rac1, Aug 20, 2014
Whoopieeee ! - ian-hill, Aug 20, 2014
Yes! Bye bye bugs!!!! - Jraider, Aug 20, 2014
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Cuando sube el nivel del agua en Venecia se puede hacer este tipo de fotos

When the water level rises in Venice you can make this kind of pictures.

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updated Aug 20, 2014
posted by Castor77
Hola amiga. :) - rac1, Aug 20, 2014
Looks cold! - Jraider, Aug 20, 2014
It's not my idea of an ideal city trip. ;-) - Castor77, Aug 20, 2014
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¿Me pregunto cuántas personas podrían cazar si tuvieran que juegas jugar el juego por un campo nivelado .

I wonder how many people would hunt if they had to play the game on a level field?

updated Aug 20, 2014
edited by Jraider
posted by Jraider
Amazing, this is how it should be ... great post amigo - 00b055e0, Aug 20, 2014
me pregunto que cuantas personas cacen si tuvieran que jugar al juego por un campo nivelado - 00b055e0, Aug 20, 2014
That changes the word to an adjective. Oh well! Gracias jimmy :-)!! - Jraider, Aug 20, 2014
Not many, I bet. - rac1, Aug 20, 2014
you are welcome ,, my friend .. but I aint an expert .. waiting for Pablo .. he might be able to suggest the best way of saying it .. hehe - 00b055e0, Aug 20, 2014
I love it. Hi J! - 007c5fc1, Aug 20, 2014
¿Me pregunto cuántas personas cazarían si tuvieran que jugar el juego en un campo nivelado" :) - 003e54f5, Aug 20, 2014
thanks Pablo, we were waiting for you :) - 00b055e0, Aug 20, 2014
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,Descubrí unos videos para aprender Español en el Youtube, '' Es Español'' Tiene tres los niveles, primero iniciante, secundo intermedio y avanzado. Me gusta.

I discovered a few videos for learning Spanish on Youtube, "Es Espanol" has three levels, first beginner , second intermediate and advanced. I like it.

updated Aug 20, 2014
posted by bubamaria
tiene tres niveles (no los needed) .. - 00b055e0, Aug 20, 2014
segundo amiga (no secundo) .. hola - 00b055e0, Aug 20, 2014
That's good, amiga. :) - rac1, Aug 20, 2014
I would say ... encontré una serie de videos para aprender español .. tiene tres niveles basados en el nivel de la habilidad o fluidez del alumno ,, primero es para principiantes, próximo/segundo es el nivel intermedio y por último es nivel avanzado - 00b055e0, Aug 20, 2014
I'll have to try it :-)! - Jraider, Aug 20, 2014
Thanks for the information. I'm going to have a look also. - 007c5fc1, Aug 20, 2014
Gracias amigos. - bubamaria, Aug 20, 2014
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Si el nivel del rió es muy alto podemos tener miedo de una inundación

If the water level of the river is very high we can expect a flood

updated Aug 21, 2014
edited by porcupine7
posted by porcupine7
de agua is not needed in my opinion - 00b055e0, Aug 20, 2014
si va muy alto el nivel del río deberíamos preocuparnos de la probabilidad de una inundación que pueda ahogar el mundo .. hehe - 00b055e0, Aug 20, 2014
Suggestion: "expect a flood". :) - rac1, Aug 20, 2014
Gracias amigos - porcupine7, Aug 21, 2014
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In construction getting things level is very important. Here in Mexico to match levels over longer distances block layers use a clear plastic hose filled with water. Since water always seeks its own level this is very accurate way to establish levels.

En construción nivelar las cosas es muy importante. Aquí en México para dar igual niveles sobre distancias largas albañiles usan una manguera plastico lleno de aqua. Por que el agua siempe busca su propio nivel eso es un modo muy preciso para establecer neveles.

updated Aug 20, 2014
edited by gringojrf
posted by gringojrf
Interesting!!!!! - Jraider, Aug 20, 2014
en construccion nivelar las cosas es muy importante - 00b055e0, Aug 20, 2014
my friend ,, I would like to point out few corrections .. but am feeling very sleepy .. may be tomorrow .. or may be Pablo may suggest the corrections in the mean time .. hehe .. good night - 00b055e0, Aug 20, 2014
"para igualar niveles...una manguera plasticA 'transparente' llenA de aGua" :) - 003e54f5, Aug 20, 2014
He's on the level. - rac1, Aug 20, 2014
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Cuando fue a otro pueblo para construir un edificio se le olvidó su nivel de burbuja, pero aunque normalmente hacía decisiones buenas, esta vez decidió hacer lo mejor posible sin el nivel, y por eso el resultado fue un edificio no muy nivelado, y que no reflectaba su alto nivel de logro en su profesión.

When he went to another village in order to build a building, he forgot his spirit level, but although normally he was level headed, this time he decided to do his level best without the level, and because of this the result was a building that was not very level, and did not reflect his high level of achievement in his profession.

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updated Aug 20, 2014
posted by bosquederoble
nivel de burbuja ?? is this an idiomatic phrase my friend ?? because litrrally it would mean .. his level of bubble .. - 00b055e0, Aug 20, 2014
Maybe he drank too much of his own ale????? - Jraider, Aug 20, 2014
Well that really levels the playing field. - rac1, Aug 20, 2014
http://www.spanishdict.com/translate/level 6 (also spirit level) nivel (m) de burbuja - bosquederoble, Aug 20, 2014
https://www.google.com/search?q=nivel+de+burbuja&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=seX0U8PPNKa7igKGr4CgDA&sqi=2&ved=0CBwQsAQ&biw=1666&bih=830 - bosquederoble, Aug 20, 2014
Jimmy- it is a tool, a simple google image search gives you pages of the same thing with no distractors or confusion. - bosquederoble, Aug 20, 2014
Actually see the post by Ella252 above- in both languages we often just say level/nivel rather than the full term. :) - bosquederoble, Aug 20, 2014
yes I know about level or nivel .. but I was confused reading "nivel de burbuja" .. burbuja is a new word for me so I don't know how to handle it yet .. hehe - 00b055e0, Aug 20, 2014
"he was level-headed" is something like "él era racional" and "do his level best" "hacer su mejor esfuerzo" I didn't know it, your sentences are the best and they are where one really learns :) - 003e54f5, Aug 20, 2014
Gracias, Pablo. :) - bosquederoble, Aug 20, 2014
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El nivel de mi inteligencia es muy bajo y basico y por eso aprender español es un reto para mi ..

The level of my intelligence is very low and basic and thus it is a chalange for me to learn Spanish ..

Que lastima ... Ohh Dios mio sálveme por favor .... What a pitty, Ohh God, save me please :(

updated Aug 20, 2014
edited by 00b055e0
posted by 00b055e0
Hola jimmy. Two typos ...low "and" basic............thus it is "a challenge" Good job :-)!!! - Jraider, Aug 20, 2014
I think you are very smart. :) - rac1, Aug 20, 2014
thanks JR - 00b055e0, Aug 20, 2014
@Annie : .. Well thanks dear .. but smartness is a relative term .. depends on what one compares oneself to ... my benchmark for smartness is very high .. hehe .. but you are my friend so you will always see the good in me .. hehe .. thanks - 00b055e0, Aug 20, 2014
3
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Hecompleted grade 9 at the local school.

Completó el nivel nueve en a la escuela local.

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updated Aug 21, 2014
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
"Completó el nivel nueve 'en' la escuela local." :) - 003e54f5, Aug 20, 2014
Getting ready for high school. - rac1, Aug 20, 2014
Hi Rac1. Pablo, you are a star. Thanks for the help. - katydew, Aug 21, 2014
3
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El nivel es un instrumento de medición que usan los obreros de la construcción, carpinteros, albañiles, etc...

The level is a measuring instrument used by building workers, carpenters, masons, etc...

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updated Aug 21, 2014
edited by Ella252
posted by Ella252
"a" measuring instrument (amiga mía... an is used before nouns that start with vowels .. for example .. an apple, an ant, an elephant .. hehe) - 00b055e0, Aug 20, 2014
Yes, It should be, "a" here. :) - rac1, Aug 20, 2014
I know that Jimmy, it was typing error. Hola Annie :) - Ella252, Aug 21, 2014
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¡Ten cuidado! El nivel del aqua continúa subiendo.

Be cafeful! The water level continues rising.

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updated Aug 21, 2014
posted by jphip
Big time! - rac1, Aug 20, 2014
jphip....I would say " continues "to rise". :-)!! - Jraider, Aug 20, 2014
Wait, you are a beginner in English too, Jphip? - rac1, Aug 20, 2014
both seem ok to me .. continues to rise (conjugated verb + infinitive) and continues rising (conjugated verb + participle) - 00b055e0, Aug 20, 2014
3
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The movie Boyhood is receiving excellent audience ratings.

La película Ninez está recibiendo niveles excelentes de audiencia.

(I couldn't find a Spanish word for boyhood specifically, only two different words for childhood. Also, I don't know where to put the adjective "excelentes": excelentes niveles de audiencia, niveles excelentes de audiencia, or niveles de audiencia excelentes.)

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updated Aug 21, 2014
edited by AnnRon
posted by AnnRon
"está recibiendo..." :) - 003e54f5, Aug 20, 2014
Looks interesting. :) - rac1, Aug 20, 2014
I would have sworn I put "está." Guess I better think twice before swearing to anything. :>) - AnnRon, Aug 21, 2014
You did...Pablo changed it, you know how he is. jejejeje - rac1, Aug 21, 2014
3
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Sometimes when a plane is flying through the Bermuda Triangle, the altimeter shows an incorrect level in altitude.

A veces cuando un avión está volando a traves del Triángula. Triángulo de las Bermudas, el altímetro no registra un nivel correcto de altitud.

Read some interesting facts about the Bermuda Triangle.

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Read some interesting facts about the Bermuda Triangle.

updated Aug 20, 2014
edited by 007c5fc1
posted by 007c5fc1
Very good. Thanks for adding the link. :) - rac1, Aug 20, 2014
a veces, cuando un avión vuela por el triángulo de Bermudas, el altímetro marca mal de altura - 00b055e0, Aug 20, 2014
Hola Mag.This stuff is right up my alley :-)!!! - Jraider, Aug 20, 2014
"Triángulo de las Bermudas" the rest is okay for me :) - 003e54f5, Aug 20, 2014
Muchas gracias pablo, estaba un poco preocupada. :-) - 007c5fc1, Aug 20, 2014
Hola J..'up your alley' re location or interest?? - 007c5fc1, Aug 20, 2014
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Me gustaría pensar que estoy al mismo nivel con otras personas en mis habilidades, pero no es la verdad en algunos casos.

I would like to think that I am at the same level with other people in my abilities, but it isn't true in some cases.

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updated Aug 20, 2014
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
Like typing? lol "I am at". jeje - rac1, Aug 20, 2014
You are easily on my level when it comes to typing skills mi amigo ;-)!!! - Jraider, Aug 20, 2014