Aunque sea una pizca, porque por algo se empieza.

inglés translation: Even if it's just a little, it's making a start that counts

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Término o frase en español:	Aunque sea una pizca, porque por algo se empieza.
Traducción al inglés:	Even if it's just a little, it's making a start that counts
Aportado por:	Wil Hardman

17:09 Mar 24, 2009

Traducciones de español a inglés [PRO]
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Término o frase en español: Aunque sea una pizca, porque por algo se empieza.

A list of company commitments:

Compromiso de hacer bien en el mundo. Aunque sea una pizca, porque por algo se empieza.

Hi, I'm looking for a bit of inspiration or your thoughts on my translation.

So far I have:
'Because even if it’s just a little, every little counts'

It is slightly reminiscentof Tesco though :) (for those of you in the UK).

TIA

Wil Hardman Actividad en KudoZ Preguntas hechas: 421 (5 abiertas:) (9 without valid answers) (9 closed without grading) Respuestas: 142 Reino Unido
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No matter how little, it's making a start that counts

Explicación:
an idea
:-)

Respuesta elegida de:

Comunican
Reino Unido
Local time: 05:47

Grading comment

Many thanks to all of you for your ideas! Lots of good options, but in the end I decided to keep it simple and went for: 'Even if it's just a little, it's making a start that counts'
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4 +2

Even if it's a little, it's a start/you've got to start somewhere

patricia scott

3 +3

No matter how little, it's making a start that counts

Comunican

From small beginnings come great things/ small beginnings make great endings

bcsantos

From small acorns, great oaks grow

Catherine Gilsenan

It may not be much but at least it's something/but everything counts

Lisa McCarthy

Even if it´s just a <pinch/speck/trace>, at least it´s a start

Biling Services

well begun is half done

Bubo Coroman (X)

Entradas de discusión: 1

Respuestas

3 minutos Nivel de confianza:

Even if it´s just a <pinch/speck/trace>, at least it´s a start

Explicación:
hope it helps

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Note added at 7 mins (2009-03-24 17:16:19 GMT)
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Alt:

Even if ... , it´s better than nothing

Biling Services
Colombia
Local time: 23:47
Idioma materno: español, inglés

8 minutos Nivel de confianza:

Coincidencias de otros usuarios (netas) +2

Even if it's a little, it's a start/you've got to start somewhere

Explicación:
I like your version - followed by -every "bit" counts- to avoid repeating

or a free interpretation:

a little help makes a big difference

patricia scott
España
Local time: 06:47
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Idioma materno: inglés

12 minutos Nivel de confianza:

Coincidencias de otros usuarios (netas) +3

No matter how little, it's making a start that counts

Explicación:
an idea
:-)

Comunican
Reino Unido
Local time: 05:47
Se especializa en este campo
Idioma materno: inglés
Pts. PRO en la categoría: 31

Grading comment

Many thanks to all of you for your ideas! Lots of good options, but in the end I decided to keep it simple and went for: 'Even if it's just a little, it's making a start that counts'

1 hora Nivel de confianza:

well begun is half done

Explicación:
this is a saying much used by the late Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, bless his memory

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Note added at 1 hr (2009-03-24 18:29:03 GMT)
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The full sentence:

It's important to start somewhere, because "well begun is half done".

Bubo Coroman (X)
Se especializa en este campo
Idioma materno: inglés
Pts. PRO en la categoría: 162

1 hora Nivel de confianza:

From small beginnings come great things/ small beginnings make great endings

Explicación:
Two English proverbs/sayings that fit the bill.

bcsantos
Gibraltar
Local time: 06:47
Idioma materno: inglés, español
Pts. PRO en la categoría: 4

3 horas Nivel de confianza:

It may not be much but at least it's something/but everything counts

Explicación:
-

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Note added at 3 horas (2009-03-24 20:19:23 GMT)
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How much did I raise in the end? A total of $170, which isn't the grandest amount ever, **but everything counts.**
http://garydenness.co.uk/2008/12/izta-and-wildcoast.html

In order that I may give something back I went to South Africa in September 2008 to help Habitat For Humanity build houses to try and help the situation. I know it is a small contribution ***but everything counts.**** Habitat For Humanity help many nations around the world to provide cheap, affordable housing.
http://www.philiponline.co.uk/

Lisa McCarthy
España
Local time: 06:47
Se especializa en este campo
Idioma materno: inglés
Pts. PRO en la categoría: 96

20 horas Nivel de confianza:

From small acorns, great oaks grow

Explicación:
I know it's an old saying, but will it do here?

Catherine Gilsenan
Reino Unido
Local time: 05:47
Idioma materno: inglés
Pts. PRO en la categoría: 4

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