La Palabra Del Día: "elaborar"

Question

elaborar ( eh-lah-boh-rahr' )

verb ( to draw up; to elaborate, to make )

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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: Antes de empezar un proyecto, Ben y su papá siempre elaboran un plan de trabajo.

Before starting a project, Ben and his dad always draw up a work plan.

2: Anita elabora queso de cabra en su granja.

Anita makes goat cheese on her farm.

Hola Amber my vote . tick it off . - ray76, Sep 10, 2016

Hola princesa xx - ian-hill, Sep 10, 2016

Hola amigos xoxo - rac1, Sep 10, 2016

Answer 1

Es fácil hoy en día de elaborar comidas exóticas con verduras de todo el mundo.

It is easy today to produce exotic meals with vegetables from around the world.

Right up your steet amigo. :) - ian-hill, Sep 10, 2016

Now that's what I call a great place to shop, looks like they have everything. :) - rac1, Sep 10, 2016

Amber if they do not have it then it does not exist.;) - ray76, Sep 10, 2016

Answer 2

Me han pedido que elabore un informe de ventas.

I’ve been asked to prepare a sales report.

Han elaborado un documento de protesta contra los vertidos nucleares.

They’ve drawn up a document protesting against the dumping of nuclear waste.

And there's Homer stirring the pot. lol - rac1, Sep 10, 2016

He thinks it tastes ok. :) - ian-hill, Sep 10, 2016

Answer 3

Es muy importante de elaborar un presupuesto familiar, pero no es suficiente, debemos respetarlo también.

It is very important to develop a household budget, but that is not enough, we must also respect it.

...."but that's not enough".... Hola amiga. :) - rac1, Sep 10, 2016

Thanks Rac - porcupine7, Sep 11, 2016

Answer 4

Hoy aprendí elaborar diseños acuarela utilizando marcadores.

Today I learned how to make watercolor designs using markers.

That's sounds interesting. :) - rac1, Sep 11, 2016

There are so many tools for artists now... it is really mind-boggling. - mstivers, Sep 11, 2016

Answer 5

La mayoria de artistas elabora un boceto antes de pintar.

Most artists work up a sketch before painting.

That I didn't know. I want to draw. I really need to take a class. :) - rac1, Sep 10, 2016

It's a very difficult, lifelong study, but it can be very rewarding. - mstivers, Sep 11, 2016

Answer 6

Algunas personas solas elaboran una lista de las cualidades que se buscan en una pareja. Es importante ser realista.

Some single people draw up a list of the qualities they look for in a partner. It's important to be realistic.

Yes, no one is going to meet every requirement. - rac1, Sep 11, 2016

Answer 7

Tendré que elaborar un plan de acción para que una cierta persona que quizás lea el mensaje que le envié. Tu sabes quien eres

I'll have to elaborate a plan of action for a certain someone might read the message that I sent. You know who you are

Uh oh..... - rac1, Sep 11, 2016

Answer 8

Tengo que elaborar un número de platos hoy, porque mi esposa ha decidido tener una fiesta por el partido de esta noche, y como siempre, tengo que preparar la comida.

I have to create a number of dishes today, because my wife has decided to have a party for tonight's game, and as always, I have to prepare the food.

I'll be over shortly.. lol - rac1, Sep 10, 2016