can someone plz translate this sentence:
Si no, dime: qué mayor contento puede haber en el mundo, o qué gusto puede igualarse al de vencer una batalla y al de triunfar de un enemigo?
Thank y ou for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Yes, I can translate it BUT you should learn to do that too! Here is the key to using a dictionary. Look up the word (in this case you won't find the tú commands and/or conjugated verbs, write down all the possiblities you find in English. Then the MOSt important part is to look up each English word for the primary Spanish word. Depending upon the context, or exactly how each word is used, remember that whatever you come up with has to make sense!
Here it is: If not, tell me, what great (greatest) content can there be in the word, or what pleasure/taste can equal itself upon winning a battle and upon triunphing over an enemy? Now, that is if you typed it correctly. The word "contento" as a noun is content but as an adjective is "happy."
Good Grief! As Jules pointed out, the "word" is meant to be "world." That's what happens when it's after my bedtime!
Lo siento = sorry
Translation: If not, tell me, what greater contentment can there be in the world, or what pleasure can equal the joy of winning a battle and triumphing over an enemy?
To translate a sentence like this, you can follow these steps:
1. Identify and understand the structure of the sentence: In this sentence, there is a conditional phrase "Si no, dime" which means "If not, tell me." The rest of the sentence is asking a question.
2. Identify key vocabulary and look up their translations: In this sentence, some key words are "mayor contento" (greater contentment), "gusto" (pleasure/taste), "vencer" (to win), "batalla" (battle), and "enemigo" (enemy). Look up these words in a Spanish-English dictionary or online translator to get their translations.
3. Analyze the sentence structure and grammar: Take note of verb conjugations and word order. In this sentence, there are two phrases connected by "o" (or). The first phrase asks about the "mayor contento" (greater contentment), and the second phrase asks about the pleasure equal to winning a battle and triumphing over an enemy.
4. Use your knowledge of Spanish grammar and vocabulary to construct a cohesive translation: Combine the translations of the key words and phrases while maintaining proper grammar and word order.
Remember, it's always helpful to use resources like dictionaries or online translators to verify translations and learn new vocabulary.