Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
brass ring
Spanish translation:
en sentido figurado: conseguir el éxito
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Maria Andrade
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English term
brass ring
English to Spanish
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Idioms / Maxims / Sayings
Give others the opportunity to reach for the “brass ring” rather than taking all the “plum” opportunities for yourself. Take the time to show recognition and genuine respect for those who do an above average or outstanding job
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Carmen Adan
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, Spanish
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Comment: "gracias"
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25 mins
Montse Ballesteros
Spain
Spain
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Spain
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apuntar alto / llevarse el premio gordo
Son dos opciones que también te podrían funcionar.
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Marimar Novoa
: de acuerdo con apuntar alto
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¡Muchas gracias, Marimar!
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Beatriz Ramírez de Haro
Spain
Spain
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Spain
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triunfar / llegar arriba
No intentaría una traducción literal sino que recogería la idea de una forma natural.
3 days 2 hrs
ccommunicatio
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
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Bulgaria
TENEBRAE DISSIPANTUR
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el premio que se merecen
A mi parecer, conjuga con el significado en inglés y con la idea expuesta.
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19 mins
Montse Ballesteros
Spain
Spain
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Spain
Your audiovisual translator
Native in: Spanish (Variant: Standard-Spain) , Catalan
Works in: English to Spanish, English to Catalan, German to Spanish, and 7 more.
Reference:
brass ring
n. Slang
An opportunity to achieve wealth or success; a prize or reward: "missed the brass ring of American success" (Lewis H. Lapham).
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language
n. Slang
An opportunity to achieve wealth or success; a prize or reward: "missed the brass ring of American success" (Lewis H. Lapham).
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language
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