Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy. English to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - History | | English term or phrase: qualitatively | I am not sure I understand exactly what does this word refer to in the following context:
The Middle East has, since the nineteenth century, repeatedly endured the attempts of Western powers to intervene, occupy and reshape the region. It is quite likely, then, that current American involvement will not usher in a ***qualitatively*** new age, but rather bring about a more chaotic and violent continuation of past developments.
Thanks in advance,
Maria |
| | | English translation:see comments | Explanation:
I don't think this has anything to do with quality or is in opposition to quantity.
If I say "there's been a qualitative change" , I'm kinda saying there has been an effective or evident change.
It'0s a bit hard to pin down, but in the context, I would say something like:
una etapa/un periodo sustancialmente nueva/o
Although, to be honest, it seems a bit empty as it's clear the contrast between the "new" and the "old"
|
| Selected response from:
xxxLia Fail
Spain
Local time: 13:04
| Grading comment I think this is what fits better here, I have translated more or less as "evident" change, because there is no change in quantity either and therefore I cannot see the quantity-quality oposition. Thanks everyone!!!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer |
| |
| Discussion entries: 0 |
|---|
Automatic update in 00:
|
5 mins confidence: 
7 mins confidence:  peer agreement (net): +3 | qualitatively (here) in the sense of kind, qualities, or nature
Explanation:
It's often contrasted with "quantitative" (measurable).
Here it means that the elements that define the region will remain the same (although they will be more chaotic and violent) rather than new elements being introduced. For example, new sets of laws that would change the status quo to allow for people to assert their civil and human rights would constitute a qualitative change.
| Patricia Rosas
United States
Local time: 05:04
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8
|
| |
|
| |
The translation workplace 
