cada toro tiene su lidia

English translation: different strokes for different folks

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Spanish term or phrase:cada toro tiene su lidia
English translation:different strokes for different folks
Entered by: gspcpt

16:10 Apr 14, 2008
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Management
Spanish term or phrase: cada toro tiene su lidia
This comes in a text about management, in a section explaining that leadership qualities must be flexible and adapt to the situation, and then gives this phrase as an example. Does anyone know of an equivalent in English?
Text:
"Los mejores resultados los consiguen aquellas personas que saben adaptar su estilo de dirección en cada momento a las circunstancias a las que se enfrentan (cada toro tiene su lidia), ..."
gspcpt
Local time: 17:41
different strokes for different folks
Explanation:
this goes well with 'flexibility' and 'adapting oneself to each situation'.

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Note added at 33 mins (2008-04-14 16:44:27 GMT)
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Besides, it is a saying - as the original phrase is.
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Alexandra Maletskaya
Local time: 17:41
Grading comment
I think this best fits the context. Thanks so much.
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Summary of answers provided
5every bull has its way of fighting (in a bull fight)
Cesar Serrano
4 +1different strokes for different folks
Alexandra Maletskaya
4every situation is different
Rebecca Hendry
4every problem has its solution
Edward Tully
4we all have our own way of doing things / our own style
Lisa McCarthy
4a horse for every course
Bubo Coroman (X)
4each bull must be fought differently by the matador
Elizabeth Medina
3each situation/circumstance is unique
Rosina Peixoto


  

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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
every bull has its way of fighting (in a bull fight)


Explanation:
every bull has its way of fighting (in a bull fight)

Cesar Serrano
United States
Local time: 09:41
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
every situation is different


Explanation:
Here is a good explanation of what the phrase means:

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=0BxLGKpJTigC&pg=PA206&lpg...

A literal translation won't work in English, and you'll probably have to use a more direct version. This is just one idea.

Rebecca Hendry
United Kingdom
Local time: 16:41
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
each situation/circumstance is unique


Explanation:
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Rosina Peixoto
Uruguay
Local time: 13:41
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
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31 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
different strokes for different folks


Explanation:
this goes well with 'flexibility' and 'adapting oneself to each situation'.

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Note added at 33 mins (2008-04-14 16:44:27 GMT)
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Besides, it is a saying - as the original phrase is.

Alexandra Maletskaya
Local time: 17:41
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
I think this best fits the context. Thanks so much.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Christian [email protected]
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57 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
every problem has its solution


Explanation:
I can't think of an idiomatic equivalent, so this may work!


Edward Tully
Local time: 17:41
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 31
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
we all have our own way of doing things / our own style


Explanation:
can't think of anything more catchy at the moment - may be more inspired after some food!

Lisa McCarthy
Spain
Local time: 17:41
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
a horse for every course


Explanation:
Example:

Global fragmentation of the music business has meant there's now ***a horse for every course*** and it's more possible to reach a target audience with your music.
http://www.pressurezone.co.uk/conversation.php

More examples:
http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0geu_DqngNIIWwA.EhXNyoA...

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Note added at 2 hrs (2008-04-14 18:25:23 GMT)
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in this context it would mean that the manager can perform equally well, whatever the conditions are which he is dealing with.

Bubo Coroman (X)
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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1 day 2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
each bull must be fought differently by the matador


Explanation:
I thought of looking for an equivalent in English (referred to animals, bronco busting for ex.) but haven't thought of any one. This refers to how a matador has a few seconds in the ring to know exactly how a bull uses its horns, how it will respond to the cape, etc. Perhaps a better way to phrase it can be found.

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Note added at 1 day2 hrs (2008-04-15 18:33:29 GMT)
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César's answer is the same (to explain), but I think it doesn't put the emphasis on how impt it is for a manager to be able to size up the people they work with and know how best to tackle each individual's psychology.

Elizabeth Medina
Local time: 13:41
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
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