Glossary entry (derived from question below)
español term or phrase:
cercano
inglés translation:
Familiar (in this context)
Added to glossary by
Eileen Brophy
May 12, 2008 16:18
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español term
cercano
español al inglés
Mercadeo
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Optimización: un tono más claro podría aportar un aspecto más atractivo, cercano
this is referring to a pack of salad. I have difficulty with the word cercano meaning close, friendly, familiar, (rather than an occasional delicacy). would be greatful for any suggestions
this is referring to a pack of salad. I have difficulty with the word cercano meaning close, friendly, familiar, (rather than an occasional delicacy). would be greatful for any suggestions
Proposed translations
(inglés)
| 5 +8 | Familiar (in this context) |
Eileen Brophy
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| 4 | appealing |
Noni Gilbert Riley
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| 3 | personally relevant |
ormiston
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| 3 | user friendly |
Carol Gullidge
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Change log
May 17, 2008 16:02: Eileen Brophy Created KOG entry
May 17, 2008 16:03: Eileen Brophy changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/55640">Eileen Brophy's</a> old entry - "cercano"" to ""Familiar (in this context)""
Proposed translations
+8
2 minutos
Eileen Brophy
España
España
Native in inglés
España
The Right Word Used in the Right Context
Native in: inglés (Variant: UK)
Works in: español al inglés, inglés al español
Related KudoZ points
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4
Selected
Familiar (in this context)
Strange way to refer to a salad but I would use familiar in this case.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Caroline Devitt (X)
4 minutos
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Thanks
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| agree |
María T. Vargas
: And I also agree with your comment.
17 minutos
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Thanks Maria :-))
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| agree |
kjmcguire
26 minutos
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Thanks
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| agree |
Egmont
55 minutos
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Thanks
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| agree |
Gacela20
1 hora
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Thanks
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| agree |
Robert Manipole
1 hora
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Thanks
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| agree |
margaret caulfield
1 hora
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Thanks
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Maria Kisic
5 horas
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Thanks Maria :-))
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks very much"
23 minutos
personally relevant
hard to find an adjective I agree - I read it as meaning (not just nicer looking but also) easier to relate to (because less exclusive / downmarket..., whatever. etc.)
55 minutos
Carol Gullidge
Reino Unido
Reino Unido
Native in inglés
Works in field
Reino Unido
poetically precise prose with... panache
Native in: inglés 
Works in: francés al inglés, español al inglés, inglés
Related KudoZ points
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28
user friendly
to give it a more attractive and user friendly look
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Note added at 56 mins (2008-05-12 17:14:30 GMT)
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sorry: user-friendly look
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Note added at 56 mins (2008-05-12 17:14:30 GMT)
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sorry: user-friendly look
58 minutos
Noni Gilbert Riley
España
España
Native in inglés
España
The translator people turn to
Native in: inglés (Variant: UK)
Works in: español al inglés, francés al español, inglés, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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16
appealing
Just had this idea. As opposed to off-putting....?
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
ormiston
: I thought of this too but it might sound redundant after 'attractive - no ?
1 día 2 horas
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Good point - especially since my first thought was attractive itself.
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