Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
estar a la vanguardia
English translation:
to be a groundbreaker, i.e., a pioneer or innovator; literally, one who clears a path through previously untravelled country.
Added to glossary by
Heather Drake
May 26, 2006 00:12
18 yrs ago
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Spanish term
A la vanguardia en nuestro país,
Spanish to English
Art/Literary
Cinema, Film, TV, Drama
International award
A la vanguardia en nuestro país, con una constancia y tenacidad admirables, XXX viene haciendo uso de los avances antes mencionados
Proposed translations
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| 4 +1 | A groundbreaker in our country, |
Heather Drake
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| 4 +6 | At the cutting edge of cinema in our country... |
Robert Forstag
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Proposed translations
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15 mins
Heather Drake
Native in English
Your professional edge.
Native in: English (Variant: Canadian)
Works in: Spanish to English, French to English, English to Spanish, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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4
Selected
A groundbreaker in our country,
Groundbreaker : a pioneer or innovator; one who clears a path through previously untravelled country.
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Note added at 27 mins (2006-05-26 00:39:48 GMT)
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I think that we need new and refreshing English translations for "a la vanguardia" - the old ones have become pretty worn out. I might also suggest: trend-setter or perhaps pace-setter; maybe even "front runner". The term itself suggests a state of being beyond custom, tradition, or the usual. Thus, an "innovative" translation would be more than justified.
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Note added at 27 mins (2006-05-26 00:39:48 GMT)
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I think that we need new and refreshing English translations for "a la vanguardia" - the old ones have become pretty worn out. I might also suggest: trend-setter or perhaps pace-setter; maybe even "front runner". The term itself suggests a state of being beyond custom, tradition, or the usual. Thus, an "innovative" translation would be more than justified.
Example sentence:
A groundbreaker in his profession, he has dared to innovate and clear the path for those who follow.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Las dos respuestas podían ser, elegí la que sentí se acomodaba mejor al texto. Gracias a los dos. :))"
+6
4 mins
Robert Forstag
United States
United States
Native in English
Works in field
United States
Translating words, preserving meaning
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, English
Related KudoZ points
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60
At the cutting edge of cinema in our country...
Please see references.
Suerte.
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Note added at 6 mins (2006-05-26 00:18:19 GMT)
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"Cinema" or "film" must be added here in English for the sentence to make sense.
Suerte.
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Note added at 6 mins (2006-05-26 00:18:19 GMT)
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"Cinema" or "film" must be added here in English for the sentence to make sense.
Peer comment(s):
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neilmac
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Thank you, Neil. :)
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Andrea Lorca
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Gracias, A. :)
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Muriel Vasconcellos
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Thank you, Muriel.
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Claudia Luque Bedregal
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Thank you, clb.
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Esther Hermida
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Gracias, Esther.
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marybro
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Thank you, Mary.
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