La Palabra Del Dia: "suerte"

Question

suerte ( swehr'-teh )

noun ( luck, fortune )

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There are many native English speakers here, most of us can offer great suggestions to the English sentences. I will do my best to go through them all, too. For the Spanish sentences, edit your posts according to the native Spanish speaker's suggestions. Use today's Word of the Day in your own Spanish sentence (and include the English translation as well). Try to use the word in a completely new way and vote on the sentences you like best. The winner will be chosen based upon the correct use of the word as well as the number of votes.

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Guidelines:

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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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Please encourage everyone with a vote.

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Examples:

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1. ¡Buena suerte en tu entrevista!

Good luck on your interview!

2. ¿De veras crees que romper un espejo es mala suerte?

Do you really think breaking a mirror is bad luck?
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Nice - porcupine7, Apr 12, 2015

Thanks Porcu. :) - rac1, Apr 12, 2015

How very lovely in your garden , hola mi amor. - ray76, Apr 12, 2015

Hola Raymon. :) - rac1, Apr 12, 2015

Hola amigos. - ian-hill, Apr 12, 2015

Hi Ian. :) - rac1, Apr 12, 2015

picture kind of has the feel of St. Patrick's day - Sassette, Apr 13, 2015

I missed that day and Easter. lol - rac1, Apr 13, 2015

Answer 1

Tuvimos mucha suerte al poder visitar Machu Picchu cuando aún no cobraban sumas exorbitantes para los estudiantes, en verdad todo el viaje lo hicimos con un presupuesto record y no nos cobraron por visitar las ruinas porque éramos estudiantes peruanos. Era el año 2001 y estábamos en viaje de promoción.

We were very lucky to be able to visit Machu Picchu when it still was not charging exorbitant sums for students, really we did the whole trip with a record budget and we were not charged for visiting the ruins because we were Peruvian students. The year was 2001 and we were on our graduation trip.

Before corrections: We had very good luck to be able to visit Machu Picchu when still not charged exorbitant sums for students, really we did the whole trip with a record budget and we were not charged for visit the ruins because we were peruvian students. The year was 2001 and we were in our graduation trip.

Falco me parece que es 'we were very lucky...' - Pablo064, Apr 12, 2015

That is more normal tiempo. - ian-hill, Apr 12, 2015

Mis pensamientos: "We were very lucky...when it still was not charging...charged for visiting the ruins...Peruvian ...were on our....". Podrías decir "We had the very good luck of being able..." pero lo primero es más simple y natural. :) - bosquederoble, Apr 12, 2015

Thanks Bosque..great corrections. :) - rac1, Apr 12, 2015

Hola amigo. :) - rac1, Apr 12, 2015

Thanks Rac. :) - bosquederoble, Apr 12, 2015

Thank you very much mates. :) - crucesignatus, Apr 12, 2015

learned viaje de promoción. In looking into it I didn't realize that promoción can mean class, year. I wish I had your Spanish skills! - Sassette, Apr 12, 2015

@Gal, do not despair mate, the patience everything reaches it. - crucesignatus, Apr 12, 2015

thanks for voting mates - crucesignatus, Apr 17, 2015

Answer 2

¡Buena suerte con el examen! - Good luck with your exam!

Corrieron la misma suerte. - They suffered the same fate.

En la rifa nos tocó en suerte una bicicleta. - We won a bicycle in the raffle.

G'day Ian sorry about tonight I got caught up with the road race . - ray76, Apr 12, 2015

No probs amigo. Chat tomorrow. - ian-hill, Apr 12, 2015

Gracias guapo xo - rac1, Apr 12, 2015

You are very welcome princesa. xx - ian-hill, Apr 12, 2015

rifa, what a cute word! Sentences 2 and 3 are helpful. - Sassette, Apr 12, 2015

You are welcome princess. xx - ian-hill, Apr 12, 2015

Answer 3

Algunos la llaman la alegía "la suerte" y otros la llaman "una bendición," pero sin importar necesitamos responderla con la gratitud.

Some call happiness "luck" and others call it "a blessing," but no matter what we need to respond with gratitude.

I agree 100% ! - rac1, Apr 12, 2015

that's the wisdom you bring to the forum. Reminds me of jrschenk's post about the girl who made the choice to be happy. I don't understand fully what goes into making one happy but it's a good thing to be sure. - Sassette, Apr 12, 2015

Answer 4

Tengo la suerte de tener recuerdos de tu caminar, tu hablar, tu sonrisa.
I am lucky to have memories of your walk, your talk, your smile.

Awww that's precious! - rac1, Apr 12, 2015

a piece of work from the jrschenk ad agency :) - Sassette, Apr 12, 2015

@TipaGal. Gracias. Es cantante de música country Ernest Tubb con su hija. - jrschenk, Apr 12, 2015

Answer 5

¡Qué suerte más fantástica tengo en que puedo servir a mi patria como infante de la Marina!

What fantastic luck I have that I can serve my country as a Marine!

Thank you for doing what you do, amiga! :) - jim5489, Apr 12, 2015

Yes, thank you, Dani. It's very much appreciated. ♥♥♥ - rac1, Apr 12, 2015

Love it and of course like Jim and Amber I am sooooo appreciative for your service to our country!!!!!!! - Sassette, Apr 12, 2015

Muchas gracias, Dani! - sanlee, Apr 13, 2015

Hey the Marines have invaded Australia, Got any gum chum ? - ray76, Apr 13, 2015

Answer 6

Tengo suerte de tener amigos maravillosos.

I am fortunate to have wonderful friends.

You must write: "suerte de tener amigos..." - crucesignatus, Apr 12, 2015

Amigos por siempre. - Daniela2041, Apr 12, 2015

the best! - jim5489, Apr 12, 2015

I feel the same. :) - rac1, Apr 12, 2015

:) - jim5489, Apr 12, 2015

Answer 7

¿Es buena fortuna cuando puedes ayudar , o mala suerte cuando no puedes?

Is it good fortune when you can help, or bad luck when you can not?

Small typo, Raymon... "when" :) - rac1, Apr 12, 2015

Thanks Amber we can always make mistakes , I never seem to stop . - ray76, Apr 12, 2015

Nor me, Ray. - rac1, Apr 12, 2015

Answer 8

Las galletas de la suerte son algo muy tradicional en los restaurantes chinos.

Fortune cookies are something very traditional in Chinese restaurants.

...."cookies are something"...... "Chinese restaurants". :) - rac1, Apr 12, 2015

Although the lack of "are" in English does make it sound like a Chinese speaking. No insult intended. I really love the way people (not native speakers anyway) use English. - Jubilado, Apr 12, 2015

Thanks for helping me to improve my english. - jemamu, Apr 13, 2015

Answer 9

Tuve la suerte- la verdad es que no sé si era fue buena o mala suerte- de encontrar esta foto de mí esta mañana, la cual fue tomada en 1984 con la el puente de la torre de Londres en el fondo y la cual fue tomada mientras estaba visitando a mi madre y a mi hermana que vivían en Londres en aquel entonces, poco después de que recibí una licenciatura de la Universidad y antes de que fuera a otra Universidad para más aprendizaje, pero por lo menos me recordó que tuve pelo antes de que la armada se encargara de mi cabeza.

I had the luck- the truth is that I don't know if it was good luck or bad luck- of finding this photo of mine this morning, which was taken in 1984 with the Tower Bridge of London in the background and which was taken while I was visiting my mother and my sister that lived in London way back then, shortly after I received a Bachelor's from the University and before I went to another University for more education, but at the least it reminded me that I had hair before the Navy took control of my head.

Thanks for sharing, bosque! - Sassette, Apr 12, 2015

I'm sure "tomar" is correct, but you can also say "sacar una foto." I really appreciate your Spanish compositions rather than a sentence! - Jubilado, Apr 12, 2015

Hahaha...not the picture, your statement. :) Good looking! - rac1, Apr 12, 2015

Hey, I thought I got it all in one sentence. :D - bosquederoble, Apr 13, 2015

You were quite the hipster, Dude!!! - Winkfish, Apr 13, 2015

..sè si fue buena o mala..con el puente de..visitando a mi madre y a mi hermana.. :) - Pablo064, Apr 13, 2015

Gracias, Tiempo. :) - bosquederoble, Apr 13, 2015

Answer 10

Espero que llevar el perfume Beautiful de EST?E LAUDER me diere la suerte que necesito para atraer a un hombre.

I hope that wearing the perfume Beautiful from EST?E LAUDER will give me the luck I need to attract a man.

Cool post Tipa! - Daniela2041, Apr 12, 2015

Great work, Missy. I like pleasures from Estee Lauder. ♥ - rac1, Apr 12, 2015

thanks for comments. I can smell you now, Amber. (Ok, forget I made that creepy remark) - Sassette, Apr 12, 2015

Lol...It's ok, Missy. I know what you meant. ♥ - rac1, Apr 13, 2015

No good tipa , i have been using it for years and I am still an ugly old coot. - ray76, Apr 13, 2015

...me de la suerte... :) - Pablo064, Apr 13, 2015

Answer 11

Se dice que hacemos nuestra propia suerte y creo que esto es verdad en parte. Estoy de acuerdo que trabajo duro, costumbres saludables y una actitud buena usualmente traen buenos resultados, pero algunas personas tienen mala suerte acerca de que no pueden hacer nada.

They say that we make our own luck, and I think that this is true in part. I agree that hard work, healthy habits and a good attitude usually bring good results, but some people just have bad luck about which they can't do anything.

¡Hola, señora Downunder! - Jubilado, Apr 13, 2015

good insight - Sassette, Apr 13, 2015

It sure seems that way sometimes. - rac1, Apr 13, 2015

Hola a todos! - jennysk, Apr 13, 2015

..nuestra propia suerte y creo... :) good sentence - Pablo064, Apr 13, 2015

Gracias tiempo. I didn't think misma was right. - jennysk, Apr 14, 2015

Answer 12

No me gusta recibir esas cartas en cadena que prometen "Mala suerte" si no haces algo. Original : De hecho, yo ni siquiera los miro jámas. Correction : De hecho, yo ni siquiera las miro jamás.

Muchas gracias, Tiempo

I don't like to receive those chain letters that promise "Bad luck" if you don't do something. In fact, I never even look at them.

thank goodness I never got one of those letters. I can get superstitious. Thanks for giving Dani the 5th vote for the good answer badge. What else is the woman supposed to do for us to earn a badge?...geez. - Sassette, Apr 13, 2015

...las miro jamas.. :) - Pablo064, Apr 13, 2015

I agree...I just toss them. - rac1, Apr 13, 2015

Thank you Tiempo. I will fix it now. - sanlee, Apr 13, 2015

Thanks, Tipa. I get them all the time, even in email. What a pain. I just delete. - sanlee, Apr 13, 2015

Estoy de acuerdo, Rac :) - sanlee, Apr 13, 2015

Whoops, i think jamás has an accent... - sanlee, Apr 13, 2015

I had it in the wrong place. Thanks everyone! - sanlee, Apr 13, 2015

I always vote for these three ladies. They are very special. (heart) - sanlee, Apr 13, 2015

Answer 13

Que suertudos aquellos que ganan la lotería.

How lucky they are those who win the lottery.

Not always - sometimes they end up worse off! - jennysk, Apr 13, 2015

Best: How lucky are those who win the lottery. or okay: How lucky they who win the lottery. (But in fact after they win it, they aren't usually). - Jubilado, Apr 13, 2015

Yes, sometimes they do end up worse off. They have more ways to mess things up. - rac1, Apr 13, 2015

Answer 14

En nuestro país dicen que el deshollinador, el cerdito y el trébol traen buena suerte por eso la gente envía tarjetas como esta .

In our country it is said that chimney sweeps, a piglet and clover bring good luck, therefore people send postcards like that.

....."clover bring good luck".... :) - rac1, Apr 12, 2015

very good! ('como' without tilde :D) - Pablo064, Apr 12, 2015

deshollinador is not a word I've crossed by before. I hope I don't forget it. - Sassette, Apr 12, 2015

Thanks Rac - porcupine7, Apr 13, 2015

Gracias Tiempo de estar - porcupine7, Apr 13, 2015