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La Palabra Del Dia: "encantado"

La Palabra Del Dia: "encantado"

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encantado ( enh-kahn-tah'-doh )

adjective ( delighted, pleased )

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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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1. Buenos días. Encantada de conocerle.

Good morning. Pleased to meet you.

2. Mis padres estaban encantados de que los podía visitar para la Navidad.

My parents were delighted that I was able to visit for Christmas.
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updated Apr 15, 2015
edited by rac1
posted by rac1
Hola princesa xx - ian-hill, Apr 10, 2015
Hola guapo xo - rac1, Apr 10, 2015

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Me encanta como me quieres.

I love how you love me.

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updated Apr 15, 2015
posted by 005faa61
Good title for a song. :) - rac1, Apr 10, 2015
I agréé, Rac Very romantic song title that would go very well with the photo :) - FELIZ77, Apr 10, 2015
Actually, there is an old song in English but it´s "corny" ... www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwGSKea-lGw - 005faa61, Apr 10, 2015
Beautiful. - Daniela2041, Apr 10, 2015
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Estoy encantada de que hayan venido.

I’m delighted (that) you’ve come.

Estamos encantados con el nuevo coche.

We’re very pleased with the new car.

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updated Apr 11, 2015
posted by ian-hill
Ian, I trust that your first sentence is not speaking about yourself, otherwise it should be :Estoy encantadO :) - FELIZ77, Apr 10, 2015
I was thinking that it was the Queen Feliz. :) - ian-hill, Apr 10, 2015
Thanks Ian. ♥ - rac1, Apr 10, 2015
Ah , I see, Ian! I was slow to make the connection between the ideas expressed in the two separate sentences! - FELIZ77, Apr 10, 2015
Thx for the explanation. :) - FELIZ77, Apr 10, 2015
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Estoy encantado que puedo salir ahora para paseos sin necesidad tener de llevar capas múltiples para evitar congelarme.

I am delighted that I can now go for walks without having to wear multiple layers to keep from freezing.

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(I don't live in the pictured place, but where I walk does look similar.)

updated Apr 11, 2015
posted by jim5489
That looks like a great place. :) - rac1, Apr 10, 2015
Jim this is so beautiful. Better Spanish would be "Me encanta poder salir--etc.--but if they want the adjective "encantado" maybe you can't do that. Ask Rac1 if it's OK. - Daniela2041, Apr 10, 2015
I just noticed that Julian (see below) used "Me encanta" so it's OK. - Daniela2041, Apr 11, 2015
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La bella durmiente había sido encantada por la bruja malvada y el príncipe azul la salvó.

The Sleeping Beauty had been enchanted by the evil witch and saved by the Prince Charming

updated Apr 10, 2015
edited by porcupine7
posted by porcupine7
Hi Porcu. :) "Sleeping Beauty"...."witch".... "by Prince Charming." ♥ - rac1, Apr 10, 2015
Thanks Rac - porcupine7, Apr 10, 2015
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Estamos encantadas de ser mujeres soldados israelíes

We are happy to be Isreali women soldiers.

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updated Apr 10, 2015
posted by Daniela2041
I pray for their protection. - rac1, Apr 10, 2015
Very nice, but the picture isn't showing, amiga. Prayers for their protection! - jim5489, Apr 10, 2015
I see it now :) - jim5489, Apr 10, 2015
:) - FELIZ77, Apr 10, 2015
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Estuve encantado cuando mis nietos nacieron.

I was delighted when my grandchildren were born.

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updated Apr 10, 2015
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
How many do you have, Noe? - rac1, Apr 10, 2015
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Sospecho que las personas que enfrentan la pena de muerte en Oklahoma no están encantadas con la noticia de que la legislatura ha aprobado una ley que dice que pueden usar gas si las empresas farmacéuticas europeas dejan de proporcionarles drogas letales.

I suspect that the people who are facing the death penalty in Oklahoma are not enchanted with the news that the legislature has passed a law that says that they can use gas if the European pharmaceutical companies quit providing them with lethal drugs.

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updated Apr 11, 2015
edited by bosquederoble
posted by bosquederoble
No, I suspect not. - rac1, Apr 10, 2015
...con la noticia de que la...una ley.. :) - Pablo064, Apr 11, 2015
Gracias, Tiempo. :) - bosquederoble, Apr 11, 2015
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Con correcciones:

Los novios (o recién casados) Jaime y Sara estuvieron encantados de dar la bienvenida a todos sus invitados, especialmente (o sobre todo) a su familia y sus amigos en su boda.

Muchas gracias por tus correcciones, Falcop smile

The bride and groom Jamie and Sara were delighted to welcome all their guests, especially their family and friends, at their wedding!

Corrijan mi español si necesario, por favor smile

updated Apr 11, 2015
edited by FELIZ77
posted by FELIZ77
You must write: encantados de dar... la bienvenida... a su familia.... - crucesignatus, Apr 10, 2015
Falcop, muchas gracias por tus correcciones :) - FELIZ77, Apr 10, 2015
Sólo una cosa que no entiendo ...¿por qué se tiene que usar bienvenidA aquí en lugar de bienvenido? - FELIZ77, Apr 10, 2015
Bienvenido/a (matched to gender) is the adjective/interjection. La bienvenida is the noun- http://www.spanishdict.com/translate/bienvenida - bosquederoble, Apr 10, 2015
Seems like a lot of people are getting married lately. - rac1, Apr 10, 2015
"Bienvenida", when it is substantive, always it is feminine, for this reason ends at "a". - crucesignatus, Apr 10, 2015
When it is adjective, it can be feminine or masculine. Examples: "Él es bienvenido", "Ella es bienvenida", etc. - crucesignatus, Apr 10, 2015
Examples for "bienvenida" as substantive: "Le dieron la bienvenida ayer", "La bienvenida empezará a las 15:00 horas", "Le dieron la bienvenida a sus invitados", etc. - crucesignatus, Apr 10, 2015
Muchas gracias por tu explicación, Falcop. Creo que entiendo mejor que antes, ahora :) - FELIZ77, Apr 10, 2015
You are very welcome Feliz - crucesignatus, Apr 11, 2015
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Uno de los juegos infantiles favoritos de muchas generaciones ha sido: "Los encantados".

One of the favorite childhood games of many generations has been: "The enchanted".

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updated Apr 10, 2015
edited by crucesignatus
posted by crucesignatus
Perfecto. :) - rac1, Apr 10, 2015
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Estoy encantada porque la tia de mi nuera me ha dicho que va a buscarme al aeropuerto cuando llegue en Madrid. Por eso, no me siento miedo de que vaya a estar perdida.

I am very pleased because the aunt of my daughter-in-law has told me she will meet me at the airport when I arrive in Madrid. Because of this, I am not afraid that I will get lost.

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updated Apr 11, 2015
edited by jennysk
posted by jennysk
Have fun on your holiday, Jenny. :) - rac1, Apr 11, 2015
You must write: "no siento miedo de que vaya a estar..." ("vaya" is the subjunctive conjugation of "ir") - crucesignatus, Apr 11, 2015
In present time and singular of the first person. - crucesignatus, Apr 11, 2015
Thank you falco, I should have known that. - jennysk, Apr 11, 2015