La Palabra Del Día: "abordar"

Question

abordar ( ah-bohr-dahr' )

verb ( to tackle, to approach; to board )

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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.

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: A los niños les encanta la creatividad y la espontaneidad con las que aborda Debbie sus clases.

Children love the creativity and spontaneity with which Debbie approaches her classes.

2: Los grupos dos y tres ya pueden abordar.

Groups two and three may now board.

Hola Amber , have a vote mate. - ray76, Sep 25, 2016

Hola Ray, thank you amigo. :) - rac1, Sep 25, 2016

Hola mod mates. - ian-hill, Sep 25, 2016

Hello Ian :) - rac1, Sep 25, 2016

Answer 1

Los pasajeros abordaron Titánica con una confianza completa porque todo el mundo creía que lo estaba una nave más moderna, pero nadie podía prever un tan grande accidente.

The passengers boarded Titanic with complete confidence because everyone believed that it was a more modern ship, but no one could foresee such a big accident.

Excellent! - rac1, Sep 25, 2016

Thanks Rac - porcupine7, Sep 26, 2016

Answer 2

Después de un largo retraso me encanta escuchar el anuncio ,

el avión está listo para abordar.

After a long delay I love hearing the announcement ,

the plane is now ready to board.

The only thing better is " We are now ready for take off": ) - Ranman, Sep 25, 2016

Or, Welcome to wherever. :) - rac1, Sep 25, 2016

You are both correct on that one , thanks mates . - ray76, Sep 25, 2016

Answer 3

Me abordó en la calle. / She approached me in the street.

But she didn't get on-board. / Pero ella no consiguió a bordo.

Have a vote mate. - ray76, Sep 25, 2016

Ta ever so amigo. - ian-hill, Sep 25, 2016

She must have decided to stay with you. lol - rac1, Sep 25, 2016

Answer 4

Se necesita mucha fuerza de voluntad saltar de la cama y abordar el día.

It takes a lot of willpower to jump out of bed and tackle the day.

You go girl! - rac1, Sep 25, 2016

Answer 5

Muchos contendientes abordarán sus veleros en lago Michigan para tener la oportunidad de ganar la carrera a isla Mackinac. Esta competencia sucede cada julio y es la carrera de vela anual más larga en agua dulce en el mundo.

Many contestants will board their sailboats in Lake Michigan for the chance to with the race to Mackinac Island. This competition happens every July and is the longest annual freshwater sailing race in the world.

Wonderful! The Great Lakes region is truly fascinating (though I couldn't deal with the climate) - mstivers, Sep 25, 2016

Yeah, if you visit, do it in the summer months. :) - rac1, Sep 25, 2016

Thanks mstivers and Amber for your comments. - Sassette, Sep 26, 2016

Answer 6

¿Abordarías una nave espacial para marte, sabiendo que nunca regresarías?

Would you board a spaceship to Mars, knowing that you would never return?

No way...would you? - rac1, Sep 25, 2016

Never. - mstivers, Sep 25, 2016

Hmmmmm. It' might be interesting. - Daniela2041, Sep 25, 2016

Have a badge. - Daniela2041, Sep 25, 2016

Answer 7

Trate de leer lo que está escrito en cualquier autobús antes de abordar.

Try to read what is written on any bus before you get on it.

What do some of them say? Or are you just referring to the fact if it costs to ride or not? :) - rac1, Sep 25, 2016

Answer 8

Hace mucho años abordé un barco y zarpé rumbo a una guerra muy lejana- pero regresé a casa en un avión para completar un circuito alrededor del mundo, aunque sólo por el hemisferio norte.

Many years ago I boarded a ship and set sail for a very distant war- but I returned home in an airplane to complete a circuit around the world, albeit only through the northern hemisphere.

I'll bet you were glad to get back home. :) - rac1, Sep 25, 2016

I can't see the pic, bosque. - AnnRon, Sep 25, 2016

I can't either. - Daniela2041, Sep 25, 2016

@Bosque: I didn't edit your post, but I did look at it to see if it could be fixed. I think I can, but I'll need your permission before I try. - Daniela2041, Sep 25, 2016

Changed the version. :) - bosquederoble, Sep 26, 2016

Answer 9

El día de abordar el avión para un destino lleno de peligros puede causarle un poco de miedo en el corazón de un soldado. Conozco bien el sentimiento.

The day one boards the plane for a destination full of danger can cause one a little fear in a soldier's heart. I know the feeling well.

Dani, your picture isn't showing, is it just me? - rac1, Sep 25, 2016

I think it's you, Amber. I have a clear view of soldiers boarding military plane. - Daniela2041, Sep 25, 2016

Me too :0 - ian-hill, Sep 25, 2016

I can see it now after your edit. :) - rac1, Sep 25, 2016

Answer 10

Trágicamente, Miami Marlins lanzador José Fernández y otros dos murieron ayer por la tarde cuando el barco en el que viajaban abordó un muelle. Q.E.P.D, José.

Tragically, Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez and two others died last evening when the boat in which they were riding rammed a jetty. RIP, José.

Very sad. - ray76, Sep 26, 2016

Answer 11

Hace cinco años decidí a abordar el español. He aprendido un poco, pero hay mucho más para aprender.

Five years ago I decided to tackle Spanish. I have learned a little but there is still much more to learn.