che sia di poco ingombro
English translation: that isn't too cumbersome
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|  Selected response from: Kevin Pendergast United Kingdom Local time: 04:32 | ||||||
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| che sia di poco ingombro (see context) that isn't too much of an impediment Explanation: ... |
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| che sia di poco ingombro (see context) that doesn't weigh you down/doesn't get in the way Explanation: think it works in the figurative context, despite the slight change in the terms of the metaphor from space to weight. If you want to keep it, you could try the alternative... |
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that isn't too cumbersome Explanation: To remain linguistically close to the original and maintain the reference to space |
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to lighten the load Explanation: |
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encumbrance-free Explanation: i think it may be the most concise way to express that concept. Reference: http://www.google.it/search?rlz=1C1CHNG_itIT323IT323&sourcei... |
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