Dec 3, 2015 11:22
8 yrs ago
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Spanish term
Uruguay
GER>SPA Translator in Architecture
Native in: Spanish 
Works in: German to Spanish, English to Spanish, Spanish to English
riñón político
Spanish to English
Social Sciences
Government / Politics
jerga política
"Este funcionario es del riñón político de Fulano". Una frase que se ve con frecuencia en los artículos periodísticos sobre temas políticos, al menos en el Río de la Plata. Van algunos ejemplos:
Falleció Mario Cantón, un viejo dirigente del riñón del Partido Colorado y del quincismo
http://www.lr21.com.uy/politica/103405-un-viejo-dirigente-de...
No me considero del riñón político del gobernador
http://correodelacomarca.com.ar/desarro_noti.php?cod=18953
Entre los 13 ministros elegidos por Vázquez, hay tres que provienen de su riñón político y son personas de su extrema confianza
http://radiomontecarlo.com.uy/2014/12/03/nacionales/eleccion...
El nuevo embajador argentino viene del riñón político de Macri
http://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/nuevo-embajador-argenti...
Falleció Mario Cantón, un viejo dirigente del riñón del Partido Colorado y del quincismo
http://www.lr21.com.uy/politica/103405-un-viejo-dirigente-de...
No me considero del riñón político del gobernador
http://correodelacomarca.com.ar/desarro_noti.php?cod=18953
Entre los 13 ministros elegidos por Vázquez, hay tres que provienen de su riñón político y son personas de su extrema confianza
http://radiomontecarlo.com.uy/2014/12/03/nacionales/eleccion...
El nuevo embajador argentino viene del riñón político de Macri
http://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/nuevo-embajador-argenti...
Proposed translations
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7 mins
Simon Bruni
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Works in field
United Kingdom
Related KudoZ points
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180
Selected
inner circle / clique / coterie
I think "inner circle" would work pretty well. "This civil servant is from Fulano's inner circle". And I've provided a couple of other options.
Inner circle
Noun
1. an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
inner circle
close associates, people who are mostly closely involved in something
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coterie
■ noun (plural coteries) a small exclusive group of people with shared interests or tastes.
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clique
■ noun a small close-knit group of people who do not readily allow others to join them.
Inner circle
Noun
1. an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
inner circle
close associates, people who are mostly closely involved in something
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coterie
■ noun (plural coteries) a small exclusive group of people with shared interests or tastes.
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clique
■ noun a small close-knit group of people who do not readily allow others to join them.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Ana Vozone
: Yes!
1 min
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| agree |
Charles Davis
19 mins
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| agree |
Piet DM
21 mins
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| agree |
neilmac
: As opposed to the "rump" :)
30 mins
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| agree |
Marcelo González
: Apparently, I was too slow with my second suggestion, which includes the idea of 'inner circle' as well. Cheers
34 mins
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| agree |
Neil Ashby
1 hr
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| agree |
Muriel Vasconcellos
10 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Selected automatically based on peer agreement."
8 mins
Ana Vozone
Specializes in field
Will do!
Native in: Portuguese (Variant: European/Portugal)
Works in: English to Portuguese, French to Portuguese, German to Portuguese, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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28
political colo(u)rs / spectrum / camp
Suggestion.
Example sentence:
Although, my MP wears the same political colours of the prevailing government and her fellow MP Mr. Maurice Vellacott,
f authority within the executive branch, causing repeated clashes between presidents and prime ministers, even when they hail from the same political camp.
Reference:
34 mins
Marcelo González
United States
United States
Native in English
Specializes in field
United States
PhD in Translation Studies
Native in: English (Variant: US)
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish
Related KudoZ points
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219
(political) heart and soul (of party X) / part of the inner circle of [xxx's] most ardent supporters
Depending on the context, one of these might work, e.g., The new Argentine ambassador is part of the inner circle of Macri's most ardent supporters.
and
I don't exactly consider myself the heart and soul of party X.
Of course, the suggestion of 'heart and soul' produces some of the figurative effect found in the source text.
I hope this helps!
and
I don't exactly consider myself the heart and soul of party X.
Of course, the suggestion of 'heart and soul' produces some of the figurative effect found in the source text.
I hope this helps!
+2
41 mins
political hard-core
Written separately, hard core (noun) = a small number of very active and enthusiastic members of a group : the most devoted and active members of a group.
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Not to be confused with:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardcore
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Note added at 43 mins (2015-12-03 12:05:43 GMT)
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Not to be confused with:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardcore
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Neil Ashby
: I've heard this used plenty in a political context riñon >> 2. m. Interior o centro de un terreno, sitio, asunto, etc.
1 hr
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| agree |
Carol Gullidge
1 day 13 mins
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