Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
convocatoria
English translation:
announcement
Added to glossary by
Henry Hinds
Nov 11, 2011 18:51
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Spanish term
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Native in: French (Variant: Canadian) 
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convocatoria
Spanish to English
Law/Patents
Law: Contract(s)
Don ... EXPONE que conoce y acepta el contenido del pliego de bases que regirán la convocatoria de licencias generales para el desarrollo y explotación de actividades de juego aprobado por la Orden EH XX/2011, de XX de XXXXXXX y que rige la presente convocatoria.
Attempt:
Mr. ... HEREBY ASSERTS to know and accept the terms and conditions governing the granting of general licenses for the development and operation of gambling activities approved by Order EH XX/2011 of XX XXXXXXX and governed by this .
I don't feel this is a "Call for Tender" because it's regarding an application for a license... so it's initiated by the license applicant, not "called upon" by the Government... right?
Attempt:
Mr. ... HEREBY ASSERTS to know and accept the terms and conditions governing the granting of general licenses for the development and operation of gambling activities approved by Order EH XX/2011 of XX XXXXXXX and governed by this .
I don't feel this is a "Call for Tender" because it's regarding an application for a license... so it's initiated by the license applicant, not "called upon" by the Government... right?
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 | announcement |
Henry Hinds
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| 4 +1 | call for bids |
MPGS
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| 4 | Call for tender |
eski
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Change log
Nov 14, 2011 16:05: Henry Hinds Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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Henry Hinds
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announcement
In this context I believe "announcement" is the best choice. This appears to be an announcement that applications will be taken for these licenses, so it is not a "granting" and it is not a "Call for Tender" or for bids. Here it is more like a notice that people can submit their applications.
"Convocatoria" is one of my favorite words. It can be translated so many different ways depending on the context; it is a classic example. I recall once having translated it three different ways on the same page out of the four times it appeared, and when I ran that past a couple of my colleagues they agreed.
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Note added at 1 hora (2011-11-11 20:41:38 GMT)
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Your welcome. Like I say, it's one of my favorite words!
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Note added at 2 días21 horas (2011-11-14 16:12:33 GMT) Post-grading
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Of course my favorite words are the ones that cause the most trouble. I've put a lot of effort into finding good translation solutions for them, so I feel a certain ownership of them. I also do not mind sharing.
"Convocatoria" is one of my favorite words. It can be translated so many different ways depending on the context; it is a classic example. I recall once having translated it three different ways on the same page out of the four times it appeared, and when I ran that past a couple of my colleagues they agreed.
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Note added at 1 hora (2011-11-11 20:41:38 GMT)
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Your welcome. Like I say, it's one of my favorite words!
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Note added at 2 días21 horas (2011-11-14 16:12:33 GMT) Post-grading
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Of course my favorite words are the ones that cause the most trouble. I've put a lot of effort into finding good translation solutions for them, so I feel a certain ownership of them. I also do not mind sharing.
Note from asker:
| Hi Henry. Indeed, that's the word I was using but it didn't seem like an "announcement" either... it seemed like a document that applicants could file whenever they wanted. But perhaps it is indeed an announcement of the new terms and conditions. Thank you for your explanation! |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "So your favorite words are the ones that cause the most trouble, are they? :)"
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Call for tender
The call for tender can be published at the local, european or international level.
The company that wishes to be present in foreign markets will favour ...
www.eur-export.be/anglais/apptheo/marketing/.../appeloffres... - Cached - SimilarTraducción call for tender inglés | Diccionario español-inglés ...
traducción call for tender en ingles, diccionario Espanol - Ingles, definición,
consulte también 'callo','cal','callar','call'
diccionario.reverso.net/espanol-ingles/call%20for%20tender - Cached - SimilarDCMI Call for Tender 2007-03: Wiki format for application profiles ...
A first draft of the specification DCMI Description Set Profile forms the basis for
this Call for Tender. The tasks for which this Call for Tender has been issued are ...
dublincore.org/news/.../tenders/callsfortender-2007-03.shtml - Cached - SimilarPublished Call for Tender Invitations
Listed here are all public national and all European call for tenders currently
active at Desy. ... Current list of call for tenders connected to the XFEL project ...
xfel.desy.de/jobs__tenders/tenders/ - Cached - Similar
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Note added at 23 hrs (2011-11-12 18:10:37 GMT)
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Thanks for your note, Marc: perhaps, as you mentioned, Henry's idea would be more appropriate for your specific context.
Saludos
eski
The company that wishes to be present in foreign markets will favour ...
www.eur-export.be/anglais/apptheo/marketing/.../appeloffres... - Cached - SimilarTraducción call for tender inglés | Diccionario español-inglés ...
traducción call for tender en ingles, diccionario Espanol - Ingles, definición,
consulte también 'callo','cal','callar','call'
diccionario.reverso.net/espanol-ingles/call%20for%20tender - Cached - SimilarDCMI Call for Tender 2007-03: Wiki format for application profiles ...
A first draft of the specification DCMI Description Set Profile forms the basis for
this Call for Tender. The tasks for which this Call for Tender has been issued are ...
dublincore.org/news/.../tenders/callsfortender-2007-03.shtml - Cached - SimilarPublished Call for Tender Invitations
Listed here are all public national and all European call for tenders currently
active at Desy. ... Current list of call for tenders connected to the XFEL project ...
xfel.desy.de/jobs__tenders/tenders/ - Cached - Similar
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Note added at 23 hrs (2011-11-12 18:10:37 GMT)
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Thanks for your note, Marc: perhaps, as you mentioned, Henry's idea would be more appropriate for your specific context.
Saludos
eski
Note from asker:
| eski - please read the full question and the discussion, not just the term. |
Discussion
Saludos
eski :))
I've adopted your suggestions and converted to the first person: I, Don.. HEREBY ASSERT that I am aware of and accept ...
But I think Henry's suggestion of "announcement" fits the context better. It's not a governement call for bids, it's a document outlining the terms and conditions for being granted a license, but the application process is initiated by the applicant seeking the license, and not requested by the government at a specific time.
Incidentally, I just noticed the name of the document is Convocatoria_Licencias_Generales_20111108.doc
So probably it is an announcement of new Terms and Conditions which future license seekers must abide by.
"Asserts to know" isn't good English. You could leave 'expone" out and just say "XX is aware of and accepts". Alternatively, depending on the context, it may be appropriate to use the first person: 'I, XX, am aware of and accept."