Glossary entry (derived from question below)
español term or phrase:
percha (in this context)
inglés translation:
omit
Added to glossary by
Edward Tully
Feb 5, 2008 19:20
16 yrs ago
1 viewer *
español term
España
Analytical and creative (DipTrans, MA)
Native in: inglés 
Works in: español al inglés, gallego al inglés, inglés
percha (in this context)
español al inglés
Arte/Literatura
Música
Figurémonos un telón de cuero negro que asciende con el impulso de nuestros párpados e inicia unos pomposos acordes ***de percha solemne***.
From website on ensemble who play baroque and early music. This is part of a description of the concepts behind an operetta they will perform. Am I being dense and is this simply ' of a solemn tone'? I don't want to assume, and I have not found other exmples thus far. British Eng. Thanks in advance. :)
From website on ensemble who play baroque and early music. This is part of a description of the concepts behind an operetta they will perform. Am I being dense and is this simply ' of a solemn tone'? I don't want to assume, and I have not found other exmples thus far. British Eng. Thanks in advance. :)
Proposed translations
(inglés)
| 4 | omit |
Edward Tully
|
| 5 +1 | of a solemn penchant |
Sandra Rodriguez
|
Change log
Feb 6, 2008 09:30: Edward Tully Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
2 horas
Edward Tully
Native in inglés
Because your words matter
Native in: inglés (Variants: UK, US)
Works in: español al inglés
Related KudoZ points
:
40
Selected
omit
I think "de percha" is the same as "de manera" and can be omitted, "strike up some solemn chords" will do fine...Good luck!
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "OK. Great help and support from you both, which is appreciated. I'm omitting, and sticking with the 'solemn tones'. Thanks very much and goodnight!"
+1
40 minutos
of a solemn penchant
Your solution – a solemn tone – is a good one. I think “percha” is being used here in a way akin to usual Spanish descriptions regarding attitude, demeanor – an image for posturing. Still, I think penchant may work rather well in this case.
Penchant =a strong inclination, taste, or liking for something.
Origin: 1665–75; < F, n. use of prp. of pencher to incline, lean < VL *pendicāre, deriv. of L pendére to hang.
Penchant =a strong inclination, taste, or liking for something.
Origin: 1665–75; < F, n. use of prp. of pencher to incline, lean < VL *pendicāre, deriv. of L pendére to hang.
Discussion
teasel:
Noun
1. any of several herbs of the genus Dipsacus native to the Old World having flower heads surrounded by spiny bracts
(synonym) teazel, teasle
(hypernym) her