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Writing: English to Spanish (1)
'They believed that it was a miracle.' Can you translate this Spanish sentence into English?

Writing: English to Spanish (1)

In this Spanish Difficult Review quiz you will be getting the opportunity to write sentences going from English to Spanish. What this means is that, once again, you have made it to the writing quizzes. You were first introduced to this series in your Spanish Medium Review writing quizzes. When learning a new language, it is not only important to know how to speak it but it is just as important to know how to write in it. In fact, writing in a new language will help you to learn the language faster than if you were to just speak it.

The brain learns in many ways and the actual physical action that it takes to write provides the brain with greater stimulation. If you were in an actual classroom rather than on a virtual educational site, you would have to be doing lots and lots of writing. Even though you are not in an actual classroom – writing is still required to help you to learn Spanish.

Please have some paper and a pen or pencil handy as you will need to write out each sentence as shown and then translate that sentence into Spanish. After you have translated the sentence – you should then see if it matches any of the given answers. If you are not even close in what you wrote – see where you had trouble such as in the verb form or vocabulary. Revisit the quizzes and/or the helpful material listings, such as the vocabulary listing and verb conjugations, to review and refresh our memory. Then try writing the translation again and then match it up to one of the given answers.

For this quiz, and Part 2 that will follow, you will be translating from English to Spanish. Pay close attention to spelling and verb tenses and, of course, any accent marks. Now, if you have all of your materials with you to write – you may begin the quiz!

1.
Marvin saw a hawk in the sky.
Marvin vio un pájaro en el cielo.
Marvin vio un gallo en el cielo.
Marvin vio un halcón en el cielo.
Marvin vio una gaviota en el cielo.
Each answer has correctly translated the given sentence except for what Marvin saw in the sky. He saw a hawk. The Spanish word for hawk is halcón and the correct complete translation is: Marvin vio un halcón en el cielo.
2.
Daniel wanted Fred to be his best man at the wedding.
Danilo quiso Fred ser su profesor a la boda.
Danilo quiso Fred ser su padrino a la boda.
Danilo quiso Fred ser su entrenador a la boda.
Danilo quiso Fred ser su gerente a la boda.
Each answer has correctly translated the given sentence except for what Daniel wanted Fred to be. He wanted Fred to be his best man. The Spanish word for best man is padrino. The complete translation is then: Danilo quiso Fred ser su padrino a la boda.
3.
We will see London Bridge on the weekend.
Veremos el Puente de Londres en el fin de semana.
Veremos el Puente Golden Gate en el fin de semana.
Veremos el Edificio Empire State en el fin de semana.
Veremos la Torre inclinada de Pisa en el fin de semana.
Each answer has correctly translated the sentence except for what they will see. They will see London Bridge. The Spanish word(s) for London Bridge are Puente de Londres and the complete translation is: We will see London Bridge on the weekend.
4.
I found a razor in the cabinet.
Encontré un lápiz en el botiquín.
Encontré un cepillo en el botiquín.
Encontré un peine en el botiquín.
Encontré una navaja en el botiquín.
Each sentence has been translated correctly except for what was found in the cabinet. A razor was found. The Spanish word for razor is navaja. This means the correct translation is: Encontré una navaja en el botiquín.
5.
The boys were playing in the sandbox.
Los chicos estuvieron jugando en el granero.
Los chicos estuvieron jugando en el baño.
Los chicos estuvieron jugando en el cajón de arena.
Los chicos estuvieron jugando en el desfiladero.
Each answer has correctly translated the given sentence except for where the boys were playing. They were playing in the sandbox. The Spanish word(s) for sandbox are cajón de arena. The complete translation is then: Los chicos estuvieron jugando en el cajón de arena.
6.
John, James and George will make a storm shelter.
Juan, James y Jorge harán un albergue de tormenta.
Juan, James y Jorge harán un albergue de nieve.
Juan, James y Jorge harán un albergue viejo.
Juan, James y Jorge harán un albergue de viento.
Each answer is translated correctly except for the kind of shelter. It is a storm shelter. The Spanish word for storm is tormenta and the complete translation is: Juan, James y Jorge harán un albergue de tormenta.
7.
The kitchen lightbulb broke.
La estufa de la cocina se rompió.
El lavabo de la cocina se rompió.
El techo de la cocina se rompió.
La bombilla de la cocina se rompió.
Each answer is translated correctly except for what broke. The lightbulb broke. The Spanish word for lightbulb is bombilla and the complete translation is: La bombilla de la cocina se rompió.
8.
There are many kangaroos in Australia.
Hay muchos osos panda en Australia.
Hay muchos canguros en Australia.
Hay muchas arañas en Australia.
Hay muchas hormigas en Australia.
Each answer is translated correctly except for what there are many of in Australia. There are many kangaroos. The Spanish word for kangaroos is canguros. The complete translation is then: Hay muchos canguros en Australia.
9.
They believed that it was a miracle.
Creyeron que fue un sueño.
Creyeron que fue un juego.
Creyeron que fue un milagro.
Creyeron que fue una película.
Each answer has been correctly translated except for what it was. It was a miracle. The Spanish word for miracle is milagro. The complete translation is then: Creyeron que fue un milagro.
10.
My aunt’s baptism will be on Sunday.
El bautismo de mi tía será el domingo.
El cumpleaños de mi tía será el domingo.
El parte de mi tía será el domingo.
La boda de mi tía será el domingo.
Each answer has been translated correctly except for what will occur on Sunday. A baptism will occur. The Spanish word for baptism is bautismo. The complete translation is then: El bautismo de mi tía será el domingo. (Note that you do not need to use the Spanish word 'en' here as it is understood.)
Author:  Christine G. Broome

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