Glossary entry (derived from question below)
español term or phrase:
ambiguous phrase
inglés translation:
The complexity... Me inclino por tu primera opción (ver)
Added to glossary by
Lisa Roberts
Mar 7, 2007 23:21
17 yrs ago
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español term
Francia
Style, Accuracy, Clarity
Native in: inglés 
Works in: español al inglés, francés al inglés, inglés
ambiguous phrase
español al inglés
Otros
Educación / Pedagogía
La lengua es, probablemente, el activo más preciado de los pueblos. *Pero toda la riqueza del idioma puede convertirse en un gran obstáculo* a la hora de empezar una carrera universitaria o cursar estudios de doctorado. Y es en esas circunstancias cuando nuestros cursos son imprescindibles.
I can't decide whether the text between asterisks means either:
1. The 'richness/complexity of language' is a stumbling block...
OR
2. The 'value we place upon language as a society' is a stumbling block
I've so far translated the rest of the phrase as follows:
Language is probably the most highly-prized asset among society. Yet it is the very richness of language that can become a stumbling block for students enrolling on a degree or PhD programme, and gives rise to circumstances...
Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.. many thanks :)
I can't decide whether the text between asterisks means either:
1. The 'richness/complexity of language' is a stumbling block...
OR
2. The 'value we place upon language as a society' is a stumbling block
I've so far translated the rest of the phrase as follows:
Language is probably the most highly-prized asset among society. Yet it is the very richness of language that can become a stumbling block for students enrolling on a degree or PhD programme, and gives rise to circumstances...
Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.. many thanks :)
Proposed translations
(inglés)
| 4 +7 | The complexity... Me inclino por tu primera opción (ver) |
Margarita Gonzalez
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| 4 +2 | obstacle |
momo savino
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Proposed translations
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The complexity... Me inclino por tu primera opción (ver)
La riqueza (y dificultad) con frecuencia paraliza a los estudiantes en el momento en que se enfrentan a las disertaciones verbales o por escrito que exigen los estudios de licenciatura o posgrado.
No creo que se refiera al valor que la sociedad le da, sino 1) al que tiene dentro de la sociedad y 2) debido a su complejidad asusta a muchos.
En fin, esa es mi interpretación.
No creo que se refiera al valor que la sociedad le da, sino 1) al que tiene dentro de la sociedad y 2) debido a su complejidad asusta a muchos.
En fin, esa es mi interpretación.
Peer comment(s):
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Katherine Hodkinson
: I was just halfway through posting a similar answer! Yes, richness and complexity of language.
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Thanks Katherine, great minds, etc. (:-)
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Patricia Rosas
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Thanks Pati, once again warm regards (it snowed again!)
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Mónica Algazi
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Muchas gracias, Mónica
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Denise DeVries
: yes, also happens with children who stutter
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Thanks Denise.
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kironne
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Thanks Kirone.
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Refugio
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Thanks Ruth, and saludos.
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Tim Jenkins
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Thanks, Tim
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Muchas gracias MargaEsther :)"
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8 minutos
momo savino
Suiza
Suiza
Native in español
Specializes in field
Suiza
la guinda al pastel
Native in: italiano 
, español
Works in: italiano, español, español al italiano, and 5 more.
obstacle
Stumble leads to think that an attempt to go ahead has been made. Obstáculo is something that stops you there, does not let you go forward.
Peer comment(s):
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Rosene Zaros
: Also, I would suggest you say "Language is probably society's most highly-prized asset." "Among" has to be followed by a plural.
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Thanks Rosene
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elisa gigli
: momo, te doy mi apoyo. Tambien me parece ke un obstáculo no te permite proceder
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Gracias Elisa
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