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La Palabra Del Dia: "mayoría"

La Palabra Del Dia: "mayoría"

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mayoría ( mah-yoh-ree'-ah )

noun ( majority; most )


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Examples:


1: La mayoría de estos sombreros los fabricó mi papá.

My dad made the majority of these hats.

2: La mayoría de las ballenas azules son migratorias.

Most blue whales are migratory.

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updated Oct 11, 2015
posted by rac1
Most blue whales are big and live in the sea too. :) - ian-hill, Oct 3, 2015
He's trying hard to put on a scary face. Gracias mi amiga :-)! - Jraider, Oct 3, 2015
Very funny, Ian. :P - rac1, Oct 3, 2015
You're welcome, JR and thank you. :) - rac1, Oct 3, 2015

13 Answers

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La mayoría de mis amigos son o cristianos o judíos. Algunos son "mesiánicos" como yo.

Most of my friends are Christians or Jews. Some are "Messianics" as am I.

(Nota: Un mesiánico es un judío quien también cree en Yeshúa/Jesús.)

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updated Oct 11, 2015
edited by Daniela2041
posted by Daniela2041
Very nice, Dani. I love it! ♥ - rac1, Oct 3, 2015
Gracias por esta información mi hermana en Cristo - Dennis_the_Adventurer, Oct 4, 2015
You religious people are very complicated.. - annierats, Oct 4, 2015
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Cuando soñabamos con vivir en el campo en España,como la mayoría de íngleses teníamos poca idea de la realidad. En Inglaterra la vida en el campo es tranquila, pero en España hay ruído por todas partes. Los perros de los vecinos ladran sin parar noche tras noche, los vecinos tienen fiestas estupendas cada fin de y ponen la música a todo vólumen . Cuando , al fin los invitados van, arrancan los motores revolucionandolos al máximo y gritando 'adios' en alta voz. Después los anfitriones cierren las puertas de golpe y pongan la televisón a un vólumen tan alto que todos los vecinos pueden disfrutar sin comprarse televisores suyos.

When we dreamt of living in the countryside in Spain, like most English people we had little idea of the reality. In England country life is quiet but in Spain there is noise all around. The neighbours' dogs bark without stopping night after night. The neighbours have fantastic parties every week-end and put the music on at maximum volume. And, when at last, the guests take their leave, they start the engines and rev them well, whilst shouting ' Goodbye' loudly. Afterwards the hosts slam the doors shut and switch their telly on loud enough for the whole neighbourhood to enjoy it without anybody having to buy a telly of their own.

updated Oct 5, 2015
edited by annierats
posted by annierats
:) - Raja-jani, Oct 3, 2015
I would not like that at all and I'm sure you don't. I guess people there are use to it. - rac1, Oct 3, 2015
Well at least you aren't in an apartment next to them. Common scenario in all of Latin American cities. - katydew, Oct 4, 2015
Indeed. One gets used to nos sleep, after all, Spanish children cope from the age of 2 onwards.. - annierats, Oct 4, 2015
..cada fin de semana. or 'finde'..cierran las puertas..y ponen..televisores propios.. :) - Pablo064, Oct 5, 2015
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Enganché un muy gran pez hace unos días y él rompió mi linea.

Ahora paso la mayoría de mi tiempo pensando en el que se escapo'.

I hooked a really big fish a few days ago and he broke my line.

Now I spend most of my time thinking about the one that got away.

updated Oct 4, 2015
edited by Jraider
posted by Jraider
Keep on thinking *or* catch another one but don't let it get away :) - Raja-jani, Oct 3, 2015
Raj has some great advice. lol - rac1, Oct 3, 2015
Hey, Jraider, you just said (in Spanish) that a big fish "hooked me" jejejeje! - Daniela2041, Oct 3, 2015
Better Daniela ?? - Jraider, Oct 3, 2015
Mucho mucho mejor ♥ - Daniela2041, Oct 3, 2015
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La mayoría de los niños imitan a los adultos, ¡así ten cuidado con tus acciones !

Most children imitate adults, so be careful with your actions!

updated Oct 5, 2015
posted by porcupine7
:) - ian-hill, Oct 3, 2015
Precious picture! :) - rac1, Oct 3, 2015
Very cute porcu :-)! - Jraider, Oct 3, 2015
Gracias amigos - porcupine7, Oct 4, 2015
..así que ten.. :) - Pablo064, Oct 5, 2015
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La mayoria de la gente sueña con un futuro mejor, pero soñar no basta. Es nuestro deber hacer lo posible para que se haga realidad.

Most of people dream with a better future, but to dream is not enought. It is our duty to make all that we can do to make it comes truth

updated Oct 4, 2015
posted by 000a35ff
Most people dream of a better future, but to dream is not enough. It is our duty to do all that we can do to make it come true. :) - bosquederoble, Oct 3, 2015
jo. no he dado ni una - 000a35ff, Oct 3, 2015
gracias bosque - 000a35ff, Oct 3, 2015
Tienes razón porque somos el futuro no nuestras sueñas y lo que hacemos es lo que se hace realidad, pues hagamos el bien. - Jubilado, Oct 4, 2015
Es verdad, Txelis. :) Thanks Bosque for the great corrections. :) - rac1, Oct 4, 2015
;) - 000a35ff, Oct 4, 2015
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Mis amigos son en su mayoría estudiantes. / Most of my friends are students.

La mayoría de los ingleses prefieren vivir en el campo. / Most English people prefer to live in the country.

updated Oct 4, 2015
posted by ian-hill
I must have English heritage then, I love the country and would love to live there. :) - rac1, Oct 3, 2015
:) - ian-hill, Oct 3, 2015
Is there enough country for all of them to live in??? - Jraider, Oct 3, 2015
Thanks Ian, this gave me the idea for mine, which is unfortunatly a true statement. - annierats, Oct 3, 2015
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Hay muchas antiguas iglesias aquí en Filipinas, la mayoría de ellas fueron construidas durante la colonización española.

There are many old churches here in the Philppines, most of them were built during the Spanish colonization.

updated Oct 4, 2015
edited by Dennis_the_Adventurer
posted by Dennis_the_Adventurer
Pls. correct both my English & Spanish, Gracias! :) - Dennis_the_Adventurer, Oct 3, 2015
If you want punctuation, you need a semicolon rather than a comma. Otherwise the English sounds perfect to me. :) - bosquederoble, Oct 3, 2015
Nice to see you again, Dennis. - annierats, Oct 3, 2015
Yes, very good, Dennis and great to see you. :) - rac1, Oct 3, 2015
Thank you guys! :) - Dennis_the_Adventurer, Oct 4, 2015
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The majority of the human body is composed of water.

La mayoría del cuerpo humano se compone està compuesto de agua.

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updated Oct 7, 2015
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
We are full of it, that's for sure. :) - rac1, Oct 4, 2015
True! - annierats, Oct 4, 2015
..se compone de agua.. but this way would be better 'està compuesto de agua' :) - Pablo064, Oct 5, 2015
When the body is young it can be up to 75 to 80% water, but as we grow older, water is replaced with fat. - SalvadorRSPR, Oct 5, 2015
Thanks Pablo. - katydew, Oct 7, 2015
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La mayoría de los cocodrilos simplemente quieren vivir con éxito, y no matan a los otros animales por deporte o por rencor.

The majority of the crocodiles simply want to live successfully, and don't kill other animals for sport or for spite.

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updated Oct 5, 2015
posted by bosquederoble
Yes, but they have that reptilian brain :-)! - Jraider, Oct 3, 2015
Yes, reptilian brains only tend to kill to survive- to eat or defend themselves. ;) - bosquederoble, Oct 3, 2015
Whatever the case, I'm respecting their territory, Yikes! - rac1, Oct 3, 2015
Hmmm, crocodiles are at least predictable- the human animal is perhaps a bit more treacherous. ;) - bosquederoble, Oct 3, 2015
We aren't animals. :) - rac1, Oct 3, 2015
Biologically we are- we are not plants, fungi, protozoans, eubacteria or archaebacteria. ;) - bosquederoble, Oct 3, 2015
rac, we are. It's just that we can talk and write and make computers, but basically I'm sorry to tell you there is no difference whatsoever, some minute % of DNA. - annierats, Oct 4, 2015
:) - Pablo064, Oct 5, 2015
Gracias, Pablo. :) - bosquederoble, Oct 5, 2015
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La mayoría de la gente es agradable. Sin embargo, deberíamos ser vigilantes para alguna mala.

The majority of people are nice. However, we should be watchful for a few bad ones.

updated Oct 4, 2015
posted by Raja-jani
Especially nowadays. - rac1, Oct 3, 2015
The few bad apples ;-(! - Jraider, Oct 3, 2015
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La mayoría puede decir que estoy perdido, pero no del juego. raspberry

The majority can say that I'm away but not out of the game. raspberry

updated Oct 4, 2015
posted by SalvadorRSPR
Hola guapo. ¿Qué tal? Espero que todos estén bien, :):♥ - rac1, Oct 4, 2015
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El viernes pasado fue una nueva vacación publica en mi estado, Victoria. Antes, muchas personas se quejaron de esta, pero la mayoría la disfrutó. La vacación es el día antes del gran final del fútbol australiano. Hay un desfile por la ciudad. Tenemos otra vacación por una carrera de caballos. La mayoría de los australianos son locos acerca de los deportes.

Last Friday was a new public holiday in my state, Victoria. Beforehand many people complained about it, but the majority enjoyed it.The holiday is the day before the Grand Final of Australian football. There is a parade through the city. We have another holiday for a horse race. The majority of Australians are crazy about sport.

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updated Oct 5, 2015
edited by jennysk
posted by jennysk
Australia is my kind of place. :) - rac1, Oct 4, 2015
There is a down side! - jennysk, Oct 5, 2015
..hubo un nuevo feriado en mi...El feriado es..de la gran final de futbol..tenemos otro feriado por una..australianos estàn locos por el deporte ;) - Pablo064, Oct 5, 2015
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A la mayoría de los hombres le gustan los deportes. Pues, es bueno saber un poco sobre los deportes para poder hablar con ellos.

Most guys like sports. So, it´s a good idea to know a little about sports so you can talk to them.

updated Oct 5, 2015
posted by mstivers
I love sports. I think a lot more women are beginning to like them. :) - rac1, Oct 4, 2015
As long as it is not football, rugby, icehockey or grand prix car racing.. Cricket is dubious but has marginal girl appeal ( we like to seem educated). - annierats, Oct 4, 2015
:) - Pablo064, Oct 5, 2015