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Con motivo de

English translation: to celebrate the... prizes, we\'re offering

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Spanish term or phrase:Con motivo de
English translation:to celebrate the... prizes, we\'re offering
Entered by: EirTranslations

08:19 Dec 24, 2009
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
Spanish term or phrase: Con motivo de
I know what this means, but I'm just trying to think of a nice way of starting the sentence, I appreciate suggestions, full text below thanks. :)

Con motivo de los premios XxXXX, XXXXX.com a ofrece a los ganadores la posibilidad de una acción on line con las siguientes características.
EirTranslations
Ireland
Local time: 16:43
to celebrate the... prizes, we're offering
Explanation:
This is one way of saying it. Loads of hits on google.

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Note added at 14 mins (2009-12-24 08:34:09 GMT)
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"awards" instead of prizes, sorry!
Selected response from:

HugoSteckel
Switzerland
Local time: 17:43
Grading comment
thanks!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +3to celebrate the... prizes, we're offering
HugoSteckel
4At these XXXXXX awards today,
Lisa McCarthy
3Owing to this momentous/felicitous event
claudia16 (X)
3On the occasion of / Due to
Javi Martín


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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
to celebrate the... prizes, we're offering


Explanation:
This is one way of saying it. Loads of hits on google.

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Note added at 14 mins (2009-12-24 08:34:09 GMT)
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"awards" instead of prizes, sorry!

HugoSteckel
Switzerland
Local time: 17:43
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
thanks!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  patinba: Yes, awards.
4 hrs
agree  Jessica Noyes
7 hrs
agree  Claudia Luque Bedregal
13 hrs
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41 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
At these XXXXXX awards today,


Explanation:
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Rewarding Transparency: ACCA UK awards for sustainability ...
And I am grateful for the chance to speak ***at these awards today**, because reporting is key to this. These Awards celebrate quality in reporting, ...
www.berr.gov.uk/aboutus/ministerialteam/.../page43351.html - Cached -

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17 November 2008: Address at the Euro-Toques/Taste Festivals ...
I am delighted that you are getting the recognition you deserve ***at these awards today****. Recognition by Ireland's top chefs is recognition indeed and to all ...
www.agriculture.gov.ie/.../17november2008addressattheeuro-t... - Cached
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate ...
It's been a privilege for me to be a part of it and I am very excited **at these awards today.*** You know, I do want to say this -- both my colleagues had some ...
clinton6.nara.gov/.../1999-01-13-vp-remarks-on-empowerment-zones.html - Cached
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09 September 2009 - Gildernew praises Omagh disability group at ...
9 Sep 2009 ... I have taken great pleasure in sharing in your celebrations **at these awards*** and tour the super facilities on offer.” ...
www.northernireland.gov.uk/.../news-dard-090909-gildernew-p... -

Lisa McCarthy
Spain
Local time: 17:43
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 32
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Owing to this momentous/felicitous event


Explanation:
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claudia16 (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 16:43
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 18
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
On the occasion of / Due to


Explanation:
Otra posibilidad :)

Javi Martín
Local time: 17:43
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
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