Glossary entry

Romanian term or phrase:

initiati

English translation:

knowledgeable (opera-goers), opera buffs, educated audience

Added to glossary by Cristiana Coblis
Dec 1, 2002 12:34
21 yrs ago
Romanian term

initiati

Romanian to English Art/Literary opera, teatru
spectatori de opera initiati in limbajul specific al genului

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knowledgeable (opera-goers)

Or "opera buffs" (that is, fans, followers, etc.).

Consider also (depending on the sophistication of the audience for your translation), "the opera-going cognoscenti"....

HTH,
HC, a longtime opera buff
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agree corin : opera buffs
20 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks, opera buff!"
1 min

familiar

ar fi o varianta, dar depinde ce anume cauti
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educated audience

In acest context.
Peer comment(s):

agree Susanna & Christian Popescu
32 mins
Multumesc.
agree Cristina Moldovan do Amaral
5 hrs
Multumesc.
agree Lavinia Pirlog
5 hrs
Multumesc.
agree Katza
5 hrs
Multumesc.
agree Elena-Mirona Ciocirlie
5 hrs
Multumesc.
agree Cris Hirzoiu
7 hrs
Multumesc.
agree Ioana Bostan
22 hrs
Multumesc.
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11 hrs

connoisseurs of the genre

Who has specialist knowledge of or training in a particular field of the fine or domestic arts, or whose taste in such field is considered to be discriminating.[early 18th century from French]
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connoisseur[s] este utilizat in engleza cind e vorba de o persoana care e mai mult decit familiara, cunoscatoare intr-un anumit domeniu, mai ales in arta, care intelege si apreciaza subiectul, obiectul, depinde de situatie.
Peer comment(s):

agree Ciprian Dumea : de acord - se potriveste de altfel pentru toata sintagma
11 hrs
multumesc, ciprian
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