La Palabra Del Dia: "voluntad"

Question

voluntad ( voh-loon-tahd' )

noun ( will, willpower; intention )

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.

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: Ser bailarina requiere de disciplina, fuerza y voluntad.

Being a ballerina requires discipline, strength, and willpower.

2: No voy a forzarte a participar en el concurso contra tu voluntad.

I'm not going to force you to participate in the contest against your will.

Eres el mejor Amby. Gracias :-)! - Jraider, Jan 15, 2016

Gracias amigo mio. :) - rac1, Jan 15, 2016

Hola Amber¿ qué tal hoy ? - ray76, Jan 15, 2016

Just skipping along, Raymon. jejeje - rac1, Jan 16, 2016

Answer 1

Las celebridades pueden servirse el centro de atención a voluntad pero no significa que son más importantes que los desconocidos.

Celebrities can help themselves to the limelight to their hearts content but it doesn’t mean that they are more important than the nobodies.

Edit: I forgot to tell you all that this poem is by American Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)

Everyone is a somebody. :)♥ - rac1, Jan 15, 2016

I agree, Rac :) - FELIZ77, Jan 15, 2016

The media make (or turn) them into celebrities to sell news/ papers! lol - FELIZ77, Jan 15, 2016

I am so unimpressed with social standing... respect in all its flavors is earned. :) - jrschenk, Jan 15, 2016

I won't give an example by using the "T" word :-)! - Jraider, Jan 15, 2016

@Jraider: Just got it. Thanks! (which is not the "T" word). - Jubilado, Jan 15, 2016

I love those mate , like "I met a man who wasn't there". - ray76, Jan 15, 2016

:) - Pablo064, Jan 16, 2016

Thank you, Amber, slowly I approach 100K. - Jubilado, Jan 30, 2016

Answer 2

Me case con una mujer fuerte de voluntad, porque sé que ella puede cuidarse de a sí misma.

I married a strong willed woman, because I know that she can take care of herself.

I knew there had to be somebody making you tow the line. ;) - jrschenk, Jan 15, 2016

You're right jr :-)! - Jraider, Jan 15, 2016

Sometimes even a strong woman cannot make a weak man stronger - sad indeed! - Jubilado, Jan 15, 2016

You are so right. :) - rac1, Jan 15, 2016

A strong woman married M E . - ray76, Jan 15, 2016

..puede cuidarse a si misma.. ;) - Pablo064, Jan 16, 2016

Jrschenk - interesting change of metaphor there - we say 'toe the line' as in standing in a given spot . - jennysk, Jan 16, 2016

Muchas gracias Pablo :-)! - Jraider, Jan 16, 2016

My wife told me to vote for this post. - mstivers, Jan 16, 2016

Answer 3

Hay casos cuando la fuerza de voluntad es muy loable pero no es suficiente.

There are cases when willpower is very commendable but not sufficient.

:) - jrschenk, Jan 15, 2016

No article needed..."the"... Great illustration, amiga. ♥ - rac1, Jan 15, 2016

Good illustration porcu :-)! - Jraider, Jan 15, 2016

:) - Pablo064, Jan 16, 2016

Gracias amigos - porcupine7, Jan 16, 2016

Answer 4

Lo que Sandy necesita hoy es nuestra buena voluntad.

What Sandy needs today is our goodwill.

Context


Como me imagino Sandy (how I imagine Sandy.).

Absolutely!! :) - rac1, Jan 15, 2016

jr... she certainly always has that. I think this whole thing has been blown out of proportion. I don't think anyone was trying to criticize her :-)! - Jraider, Jan 15, 2016

I hope you are right... I was gone for one day... what worries me is that she may not post, no matter the original intent, and that would be a shame, amigo. Thanks. - jrschenk, Jan 15, 2016

(: - Pablo064, Jan 16, 2016

Answer 5

Según todo lo que he leido y visto, el único candidato presidencial de buena voluntad en EEUU es el senador Bernie Sanders.

According to everything I have read and seen, the only presidential candidate of good intention in the USA is senator Bernie Sanders.

That's probably why he won't get elected....but who knows, he might. :) - rac1, Jan 15, 2016

He is a very likeable fellow, but I wonder if his Socialist views will work. Consider Spain, France and especially Greece who all are in deep doo-doo. The UK isn't too far behind. It is something to watch carefully and consider. But he is a good man. - Daniela2041, Jan 15, 2016

Yes, he supports the little guy, and the big wigs will do anything to keep him from being elected :-)! - Jraider, Jan 15, 2016

Factoid: All social programs which were put into place in the USA (such as social security) were originally on the platform of the Socialist Party (which is not really politically represented except for Sanders). - Jubilado, Jan 15, 2016

I would love to see him elected... but even if he were, he wouldn't be able to put his policies in place, because of the Republican Congress. - mstivers, Jan 16, 2016

Adios, amigos. I am tired of the incessant liberal politics which plays out here time and again. This is supposed to be an international site for learning Spanish, not a tool for liberal propaganda. - jrschenk, Jan 17, 2016

The incessant politics here are why I rarely post. Do the people here want to be a language site where all feel welcome, or do they just want to be yet another political forum? - LaKimberly, Jan 17, 2016

Answer 6

La fuerza de voluntad es hacer lo mejor en vez de lo que más te encanta

Willpower is doing the best instead of doing what pleases you more.

Great illustration and sentence. :) - jrschenk, Jan 15, 2016

Welcome to SpanishDict and the thread! :) - rac1, Jan 15, 2016

Thank you so much and also yours is nice :) If it doesnt have any typo so its ok :p - AndréYuhai, Jan 15, 2016

@rac1 Thank you so much I dont even know if I can tag you like this ehehe. Pero por favor me corrijas si ves un error en mis frases :) - AndréYuhai, Jan 15, 2016

"Charms" is an interesting word here. I'd probably say "pleases", but it's still good :-)! - Jraider, Jan 15, 2016

Aah I don't know which one suits more but if you say so , I can edit :) Thank you ! - AndréYuhai, Jan 15, 2016

I am very happy to see you posting in this game. It will help both your English and Spanish! I agree you should use "pleases" . Pablo will offer correction for Spanish if any are needed. - Jubilado, Jan 15, 2016

Yeah then I edited it :) Thank you for your help . By the way who is Pablo ? Just asking to know him :) - AndréYuhai, Jan 15, 2016

Pablo is a native Spanish speaker who usually corrects our Spanish mistakes on this Word of the Day thread. You should correct according to his directions which he will put here in the comments. Send me a personal message if you need more help! - Jubilado, Jan 15, 2016

Ooh! Thank you so much. So you are like a family here that's so nice. Everyone knows each other :)) - AndréYuhai, Jan 15, 2016

@PorFavorDama, that well describes it... you have stumbled into high cotton... welcome, amigo. - jrschenk, Jan 15, 2016

Thank you so much :) - AndréYuhai, Jan 15, 2016

Burak, I just read your profile, and realizing that you are in Turkey, thought I should explain "high cotton". It's a term from the American South... a tall crop of cotton... a good circumstance. :D - jrschenk, Jan 15, 2016

Yeap I am hehe. I already had some clue but sure I would like to know what it exactly is . :D - AndréYuhai, Jan 15, 2016

Good on you mate, well done. - ray76, Jan 15, 2016

:) I have a suggestion 'la fuerza de voluntad es 'hacer' lo mejor en vez de lo que más te gusta/place or why not 'encanta' ;) - Pablo064, Jan 16, 2016

Ooh nice to see you Pablo ehehe. Thank you for correcting me :) - AndréYuhai, Jan 16, 2016

Answer 7

Un hombre de buena voluntad hizo última voluntad (testamento) dejando sus bienes a la gente de la ciudad.

A man of goodwill made his last will leaving his properties to the people of the city.

:) - jrschenk, Jan 15, 2016

Bruce Wayne? - Jraider, Jan 15, 2016

I know it wasn't Donald Trump. jejejeje - rac1, Jan 15, 2016

...hizo su última voluntad(testamento).. - Pablo064, Jan 16, 2016

Answer 8

Creo que la mayoría de los habitantes de un pueblo pequeño en Oregón creen que algunas personas de otros estados han ocupado un refugio nacional contra la voluntad de la gente de la comunidad, la que prefería una solución dentro de la ley, aunque no necesariamente está de acuerdo con la posición del gobierno.

I believe the majority of the inhabitants of a small town in Oregon believe that some people from other states have occupied a national refuge against the will of the people of the community, who would prefer a solution within the law, even if they are not necessarily in agreement with the position of the government.

What a crazy world we live in. - rac1, Jan 15, 2016

Most of these "actions" are just used to draw attention to the opinions of a few radicals. - Jraider, Jan 15, 2016

I keep wondering if these are the "good guys" I hear so much about. - Jubilado, Jan 15, 2016

:) - Pablo064, Jan 16, 2016

These guys fit the definition of terrorists, as they make threats to kill. - jennysk, Jan 16, 2016

Gracias, Pablo. :) - bosquederoble, Jan 16, 2016

Answer 9

Hay una nueva profesión que se llama "entrenador de vida". Estos tipos dicen a sus clientes que cualquiera cosa es posible con suficiente voluntad. No creo que esto sea verdad. Mucha suerte se necesita además.

There is a new profession called "Life Coach". These guys tell their clients that anything is possible with enough willpower. I don't believe this is true. A lot of luck is needed too.

I'm sure there is truth in that, but you're right, we are not superhuman yet. - rac1, Jan 16, 2016

You and I know it's whatever gets you through the day! It doesn't hurt to add joy to it! - Jubilado, Jan 16, 2016

Answer 10

Si quieres dejar peso, no sólo confies en tu voluntad. Además, tienes que quitar toda la comida mala de la casa.

If you want to lose weight, don't just trust your will power. You also have to get all the bad food out of the house.

This will leave you with only food you don't like and won't eat; therefore, you lose weight! :) - Jubilado, Jan 16, 2016