Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
“wiggly” and “jiggly”
Spanish translation:
movedizos e inquietos
Added to glossary by
Patricia Gutierrez
Oct 28, 2007 22:02
16 yrs ago
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English term
“wiggly” and “jiggly”
English to Spanish
Science
Nutrition
Once upon a time kids ran for enter tainment. Now they sit. Preschoolers are naturally “wiggly” and “jiggly” and spend a lot of time running and playing. You probably worr y more about your preschooler learning to sit still than you do about your child getting enough exercise. But the fact is many children are over weight because they do not get enough exercise. They sit around
watching television instead of running around outside. As with other good health habits, moving around and being active is one habit you can easily teach your child. Your own example of an active, fit lifestyle is the best way to teach your child to enjoy physical activity. Teach your child that an active lifestyle is not only healthy—it’s fun!
watching television instead of running around outside. As with other good health habits, moving around and being active is one habit you can easily teach your child. Your own example of an active, fit lifestyle is the best way to teach your child to enjoy physical activity. Teach your child that an active lifestyle is not only healthy—it’s fun!
Proposed translations
(Spanish)
4 +11 | movedizos e inquietos | Rocio Barrientos |
4 +1 | se menean y zarandean | Lydia De Jorge |
4 | que se menean y patalean | Pablo Arig |
4 -1 | que se mueven mucho | Ana Maria Bustos K. |
Proposed translations
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movedizos e inquietos
es una sugerencia....
no es una traducción literal
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no es una traducción literal
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-1
5 mins
que se mueven mucho
que se menean mucho, inquietos
Reference:
+1
48 mins
se menean y zarandean
son como la gelatina..
Peer comment(s):
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JoseAlejandro
: This might be ok, but I'm thinking that there has to be something more "cutsie" in Spanish that captures the meaning and register. Good luck!
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que se menean y patalean
Jiggly are quick little jerks or oscillating motions, and
wiggle, as one possible meaning could be "patalear" as in the sentence: She wiggled her toes in the water
wiggle, as one possible meaning could be "patalear" as in the sentence: She wiggled her toes in the water
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