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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Family comes first. | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: What is the correct translation of the inglish phrase "Family comes first" og "The family comes ... A: Your guess is right. "La familia es primero" would be the best translation its literal translation ... | |
| Spanish greeting/term of endearment | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I am a writer working on a story in which a gay male character (mid-30's) from an unspecified Latin ... A: If the female character is known to the greeter, is likely that will not use the name. that itself ... | |
| correcting spanish sentences | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: Yo vas al parque en autobus esta tarde A: The sentence is incorrect. Yo is first person vas is second person The correct sentence is either ... | |
| ustedes | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I just don't understand third person plural "ustedes" form. So can you help me with this major ... A: "Ustedes" could be a tough one for non-native speakers. First, let me explain a little bit. You ... | |
| Family Comes First | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I am just after some clarity in the wording / phrasing of the sentence family comes first, I have ... A: La Familia es primero. (Family is first) is correct and is the most common phrase that you will ... | |
| quick note | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: Please tell me if this is right: Ojala que Dios te bendiga. Jesus te ama. Jesus nacio en el dia de ... A: Pretty much yes. The sentences can be understood the way they are, but have some duplicated words. ... | |
| random questions | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I just had a few questions... 1. I was listening to a spanish radio station and between songs the ... A: Here are your answers: 1.- Yes, what you heard is correct. "Porque es la ley" translates to ... | |
| Re: Correction | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: Please see if I wrote the Spanish part correctly based on the sentences in English. I appreciate ... A: Here is the corrected script. Let me know if you have any questions or I can give you further help. ... | |
| please translate for me | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: Pienso que eres el hombre más dulce que he conocido jamás. Todo lo que hago, lo hago por ti. Quiero ... A: Hola Chantel: Here is the translation. I hope it is helpful. Aqui esta la traduccion. espero que te ... | |
| The Word 'Got'' | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: In the Spanish spoken in America, how would I say: "I got to watch Mr. Flores on TV last night." I ... A: Sorry for the quick answer. I am between flights. The same phrase would have to be expressed ... | |
| Spanish | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: to say "on the weekends" can I simply say "los fines de semana"? It is my understanding that I ... A: To say "on the weekends", you will need to use "en" On the weekends = en los fines de semana If ... | |
| miscelaneous Qs | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: Adrian, could you tell me how to make the following statements. 1]When speaking of appearance is ... A: 1) It is quite common to hear "te miras cansado" among US Hispanic population, and because some ... | |
| Translate? | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: Do you think you could translate this for me please? Right now I am wearing long blue pants and a ... A: Yeah, No problem. Here it is: Ahorita mismo traigo pantalones azules con una camisa y suéter ... | |
| object pronouns | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: Adrian, can you tell me if my responses sound correct trying to use pronouns whenever possible. ... A: I don't see any mistake on your first 5 responses. congratulations. The only correction I can point ... | |
| letter q | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: i need to find 5 words in spanish that begin with the letter q it has to be a object like a oun or ... A: Sorry for the delay. I am usually off on weekends. You got a tough assignment. The Q is one of the ... | |
| el hola | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: Do you know why - la revista Hola - is referred to as el Hola and not la Hola? Best Regards Andre A: Interesting question... Hola is an expression, so neither one would be used. The La or El would ... | |
| Spanish | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: How do you say "I am looking forward to seeing you in October" in Spanish? A: As far as I know, there is no phrase in Spanish that can correlate directly it; and the direct ... | |
| negative statements | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: Adrian , how do you say the following. "not really" "not as of yet" "not lately" "you're too late" ... A: The first one is pretty straightforward; "not really" = "No realmente" "not as of yet" = "Aun no" ... | |
| Spanish Summer Work Help | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: For summer work my teacher assigned us a packet containing two Spanish stories and a list a ... A: I see why you are confused. Quetzalcóatl and Mr. Ant are having a FORMAL conversation. In ... | |
| spelling with accent | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: Does the surname Vigil have an accent written on the second i? We pronounce it as if it does, but I ... A: I am very sorry. I'll do my best to explain. "the writing is right" means Vigil does not use a ... | |
| spelling with accent | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: Does the surname Vigil have an accent written on the second i? We pronounce it as if it does, but I ... A: The pronunciation is right, and the writing is right. In Spanish, the words with emphasis in the ... | |
| translation from ecuador | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: Can you please help me to translate the following message? I have little idea what it is saying... I ... A: You are right. there are grammar omissions on it. It makes it more challenging to understand. the ... | |
| Census | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm indexing Spanish census records from the 1700s. I need to know the word for "will", as in "did ... A: Of course. Thanks for asking. Will is translated in Spanish as "testamento" when referring to the ... | |
| spanish translation | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: can you please translate this but in not so advanced spanish. Hi my name is james. i live is ... A: Here is your translation: Saludos!!! Hola, mi nombre es James. Vivo en Manhattan, Nueva York y ... | |
| what do you mean | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: Adrian, what is the spanish expresion for "what do you mean?" What do you use when verifying a ... A: No problem: a.- The meaning will not change at all. Using conozco and "se" are interchangeable. you ... | |
| what do you mean | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: Adrian, what is the spanish expresion for "what do you mean?" What do you use when verifying a ... A: I am glad to help. 1.- When used in that context, the most common phrases are: A que te refieres? ... | |
| quedar | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I had thought that quedar meant to stay. Can it also be used in a different way to express liking, ... A: Yes, the verb Quedar is used to indicate different actions, depending of the phrase and combination ... | |
| Elementary Math Terms | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to translate some things for a teacher working with word problems. Any help you can ... A: Sorry, my bad. Saludos Math Expressions for Story Problems Expresiones matematicas para Enunciados ... | |
| Elementary Math Terms | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to translate some things for a teacher working with word problems. Any help you can ... A: I hope I got the request right. Here is the full translation. I also entered a second line of ... | |
| Elementary Math Terms | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to translate some things for a teacher working with word problems. Any help you can ... A: Of course. All this in Math context, I assume increased by = incrementado por add = suma plus = ... | |
| it takes | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: How do you express 'it takes' in reference to time in spanish? For examples how would you translate ... A: Sorry for the delay, We had a long Holiday and I kept myself away from the computer for that reason. ... | |
| Lucero | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I was recently googling Terms of endearment in Spanish and I ran across a question you answered for ... A: A Lucero is a common name for a shinning star. and is also common to refer planet Venus as the ... | |
| more word differences | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: Is there any difference as to when you would use acabar as opposed to terminar? Could either be used ... A: 1. - Yes; you can use "acabar" and "terminar" indistinctively. Just like in previous examples, ... | |
| Translation | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to say this: You are very nice and many people can trust you. You can also keep a secret ... A: Your translation is pretty good; we still can make some small changes to make it more natural. It ... | |
| word difference | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: Is there any difference between bastante and suficiente or are they totally interchangable? Which ... A: Working on your question backwards, Answering "yo quisiera", or "me gustaria" are right although ... | |
| accent mark | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: Is there an accent mark on the o of the word "cabrones?" If the answer is no, please explain the ... A: The words with emphasis at the end carry an accent mark when ending in a,e,i,o,u,n, or s. Examples ... | |
| translation | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: I saw a band and their name was El Monstero Y Los masked avengers. could you tell me what that ... A: As far as I know, there is no accepted meaning for the word Monstero. I would think is the word was ... | |
| can you translate the following sentences into spanish | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: 1.Grandma sees the wolf and runs from the house. 2.The wolf gets in bed. 3.Red Riding Hood comes. ... A: In spanish, "follow-up" can be used in two ways. Pick the phrase that correspond to your scenario. ... | |
| i don't speak spanish nither am i taking it up but... | 12/26/2006 |
| Q: I was curious what this paragraph says. can u translate it Una noche, cuando yo era chica, miré ... A: Here is your translation: Thanks for asking Saludos One night, when I was a child, I looked ... | |
| question | 12/19/2006 |
| Q: in spanish past tense, there are two main forms preterite (escribi la carta) and imprefecto ... A: Not so many past, but many conjugations. Main difference with English language is the conjugation ... | |
| Help please | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: May I ask when - what time will you be home? thanks again for all your help! AngelaHello, thanks ... A: I was at home... LOL I am guessing that you want the translation of those two phrases. May I ask ... | |
| Help please | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: I know when you just translate using word to word or an online translater it does not add up right. ... A: Here is where you start hitting on cultures vs. age range vs. location. "Eres mi mejor amiga de ... | |
| Help please | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: My close friend is learning Spanish and I thought she would like it if I text her something in ... A: Here it is: "Tu eres mi mejor cuate de borrachera" or in a more colloquial wording Eres mi mejor ... | |
| "tion"/"cion" | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: Do all "tion" words in English have corresponding "cion" words in Spanish (such as ... A: It is a very, very common relationship, however, it is not always the case. Certain words translate ... | |
| Pronombres Indirectos and Pronombres Directos | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: hey, when do you use Pronombres Indirectos and Pronombres Directos? I just don't get them. Please ... A: To try to be as simple as possible, I'll go for the basics first and then build the answer from ... | |
| Translating Spanish | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: Am I correct in my translations? 1. brother's sword - la espada de su hermano 2. my teacher's pen - ... A: Most of them are: Here are the corrections or clarifications. 1. brother's sword - la espada de su ... | |
| Spanish Translation | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: Am i correct in my translations? Vocabulary: translate word or phrase in Spanish Bathrobe- ... A: Pretty close. Here are my comments on each one: Bathrobe- albornoz - Never heard albornoz before. ... | |
| request: translate newsletter to Spanish? | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: Homework Week of October 2nd Monday 1. Sight Words Sentence Worksheet (Top part) 2. Complete ... A: Nice to know from you again Here is the requested translation. Regards Tarea Semana de Octubre 2 ... | |
| Spanish translation request | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: Subject: Parent Conference Confirmation Dear _______________, Please confirm the parent conference ... A: Here is your translation. Saludos Asunto: Confirmación de Entrevista con los Padres Estimado ... | |
| spanish language | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: How do you know if you're pronoucing the words right? A: Well... That's a good question... Rating pronunciation gets difficult without a reference. Spanish ... | |
| translate school letter to Spanish | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: Will you please translate the attached letter below? I appreciate it. ... A: Here is the translation Saludos Inventario de Lectura Primaria de Texas Texas Primary Reading ... | |
| spanish transl. request-newsletter | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: Weekly Newsletter September 18th – September 22nd *End of six weeks testing will continue ... A: Here is the newsletter. Saludos Boletín Semanal Septiembre 18- Septiembre 22 *Exámenes de Fin de ... | |
| spanish translation request | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: Homework Week of September 18th THANK YOU TO ALL MY PARENTS/GUARDIANS for turning in the ... A: Here is the homework page Saludos Tarea Semana de Septiembre 18 GRACIAS A TODOS LOS ... | |
| Want to learn Spanish | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: I am Indian and I know Italian language very well. So now I would like to learn Spanish, as I know ... A: There is several English-Spanish Resources you can try: About.com site for Spanish Study. Includes ... | |
| translation request 3 into Spanish | 9/10/2006 |
| Q: Parent Conference (Tentative Yearly Schedule) This form will allow me to best schedule ... A: Here is your translation Saludos Conferencia para Padres (Programa Anual Tentativo) Este formato ... | |
| translation request 4 into Spanish | 9/10/2006 |
| Q: September 11, 2006 Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s) I would very much like to begin scheduling ... A: Here you go... Happy conferencing... :-) Septiembre 11, 2006 Estimados Padre(s) / Tutor(es) Me ... | |
| another request: translation needed for newsletter into Spanish | 9/10/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Flores, I realize that my newsletters are repetitive and that I should be able to translate at ... A: It is no Problem, Ann. Here it is Saludos! Boletín Semanal Septiembre 11 – Septiembre 15th ... | |
| Translate my homework newsletter into Spanish? | 9/10/2006 |
| Q: Homework Week of September 11th Monday 1.Please read my Weekly Newsletter & Sign my Parent ... A: Of Course Ann Here it is: Have a nice week Tarea Semana de Septiembre 11 Lunes 1.Por favor ... | |
| birthday | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: how do you say have a very happy 50th birthday and over the hill. A: The translation would be: Ten un muy feliz cumpleaños numero 50! A shorter one would be: Felices ... | |
| translate newsletters | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: Would you be able to translate these newsletters (below) into Spanish when you are available? There ... A: Of course I can. my pleasure. Here they are. Saludos Tarea Semana de Septiembre 4to. Martes 1. ... | |
| translating a word | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: what does soludo mean?how do you say january,february,march,etc.in spanish?how do you say all 12 ... A: You might be asking for "Saludo" which is the spanish for "Greeting". Used as a verb, is the act of ... | |
| translating a word | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: how do you say january,february,march,etc.in spanish?how do you say all 12 months in spanish?what ... A: The translation is: January = Enero February = Febrero March = Marzo April = Abril May = Mayo ... | |
| translating a word | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: how do you say all 12 months in spanish?what does astalawago mean? Answer - Hi Diane: It is the ... A: The literal translation for "All 12 months" is: " todos los 12 meses" However, In spanish it is ... | |
| translating a word | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: what does astalawago mean? A: It is the first time I see it written like this. Is this phonetic writing? If this was told by a ... | |
| letter translation | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: May I please have the below letter translated into Spanish? ... A: Here it is the translation you requested: Saludos Estimados Padres de Familia, Espero con gusto ... | |
| mistake in last email | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Flores, in my last question, I sent a copy of "Homework Week of August 21st." That was the wrong ... A: No problem. Here it is. Make sure you check it for readibility since there is a paragraph that, ... | |
| translation request homework | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: again, Mr. Flores, I have yet another translation request for my homework newlsetter. I don't like ... A: It is no Problem, as long as I am available. So far most of the translations have been repetitive. ... | |
| translate teacher's newsletter | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Flores, could you translate my weekly homework newsletter? My Spanish parents have been able to ... A: Here is the Newsletter. Saludos Boletín Semanal Agosto 28 – Septiembre 1 Lunes-Guía de Estudio ... | |
| Espana/Latinoamerica | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: What are the main differences between the Spanish spoken in Spain and the Spanish spoken in Latin ... A: The language of all spanish speaking countries came from the same roots, however, each country lived ... | |
| The name Adriana- another question | 8/24/2006 |
| Q: But, wouldn't the first A in Adriana be pronounced long like the a in acorn? or would it still say ... A: Other names that I like are: Alejandra Marcela Sofia Mariana (I know, there are A's in them) In ... | |
| A spanish name for Guatemalan baby | 8/24/2006 |
| Q: We are considering naming our future adopted Guatemalan baby Adriana. How do you pronounce this ... A: What a nice name! :-) the main difference in sound will come from the vowels, A & I "A" in ... | |
| teacher needs help with newsletter | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Flores, I needed some help, but I'm not sure if I've come to the right place. I am teacher who ... A: Online translations can be tricky. The are helpful if you have a sense of the language structure you ... | |
| teacher needs help with newsletter | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Flores, I needed some help, but I'm not sure if I've come to the right place. I am teacher who ... A: Tarea Semana de Agosto 21 Lunes 1. Practicar contando de 5 en 5. 10 en 10 y del 1 al 100 ... | |
| bald | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: If bald (hairless on top of one's head) is "calvo," how do you describe someone who is totally ... A: "Calvo" is the word used to call somebody that is totally or almost totally bald. "calvicie" or ... | |
| modismos comunes en inglés/español | 8/5/2006 |
| Q: Hola Adrián, tengo problemas para saber algunas palabras cotidianas en inglés que no se utilizan con ... A: Hola Raquel: Aqui tienes algunos, pero ten cuidado, los modismos son informales pero muchas veces ... | |
| two fairly short ads | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: you are twice as hardworking as I, and i thank you! when using amamantar, do I replace esten dando ... A: Yes, you can. "amamantar" and "dar pecho" have the same meaning. "amamantar" is the right word for ... | |
| lo que | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: what does lo que mean. well why is it in the sentence like that. I saw it on your website. Q- ... A: I am not sure I can help you with so litte information What website are you refering to? "lo que" ... | |
| guid | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: My name is Ladan and live in sweden.I'm beginner in spanish .I want to know about voice of 'j' in ... A: "J" sound does not change in spanish, "g" does These are two letters that are similar in sound. ... | |
| Frida Kahlo expression | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: When I visited Frida Kahlo's home outside D.F., there was an excerpt from her diary. I am trying to ... A: I believe that Frida's phrase is slightly different, however, your translation is accurate and makes ... | |
| Future tense | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: I know that there is a future tense in Spanish that translates to 'will' (i.e. I will do, they will ... A: Yep. "Ir a" is the correct translation of "going to" in infinitive. Here is the full conjugation ... | |
| Translation | 7/2/2006 |
| Q: How does one say 'student exchange in Spanish? Gracias. A: It is called "Intercambio Estudiantil" . The foreign students under a program like that, are ... | |
| consentimiento--has to be claro | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: Glad you are so careful........................ You will participate in 2 pumping protocols during ... A: Here it is. every effort was made to keep the text clear and true. I would recomend that the space ... | |
| consentimiento--has to be claro | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: Do these instructions for a breastfeeding study participant make sense to you? Usted participara en ... A: On first sight, your translation contains only minor errors, but while correcting them, I start ... | |
| hablas palabras | 6/27/2006 |
| Q: I realise that you would 'decir una palabra' however if you use the term 'hablas palabras' is it ... A: If you are refering to the plural of "decir una palabra" , "decir unas palabras" would be the right ... | |
| Terms of endearment | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: I am looking for help with some spanish terms of endearment. We are adopting twin baby girls from ... A: Emily Thanks for asking. There is a significant number of terms you can use, not only for the wall ... | |
| cultural translation | 6/16/2006 |
| Q: i just spent 3 months in mexico and now know the amazing difference between spoken word in the ... A: Your translation is literal, yes, but there is nothing wrong with it, especially for a phone ... | |
| Simple Prayer | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: HOw do you say these prayers in Spanish.. Dear Lord, we thank you for your many blessings. We ... A: This is how it would commonly be expressed in Spanish. Not even the same words in some places, but ... | |
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Answers by Expert:
Adrian Flores
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Experience
I use both Spanish and English on professional and personal levels. I was exposed to both languages and cultures since I learned to speak. I currently spend equal time between Mexico and the US.
Education/Credentials
Professional Degree, MBA.
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