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unhelpful

Spanish translation: poco servicial

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English term or phrase:unhelpful (a person)
Spanish translation:poco servicial
Entered by: Oso (X)

20:52 May 21, 2005
English to Spanish translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary - General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
English term or phrase: unhelpful
You have complained about the services provided, however I don't think the officer has been unhelpful because as far as I can see she tried to help you...


Thank you
Victoria Rodef
inútil
Explanation:
Buena suerte y saludos del Oso ¶:^)

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Note added at 2005-05-21 20:54:49 (GMT)
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También : ***poco servicial***

unhelpful adjetivo
1   (persona) poco servicial
2   (comentario) inútil
-- Source: Diccionario Espasa Concise © 2000 Espasa Calpe



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Note added at 2005-05-21 20:57:26 (GMT)
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Usted se ha quejado de los servicios proporcionados, sin embargo no creo que la representante haya sido poco servicial porque hasta donde alcanzo a ver ella intentó ayudarle...
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Oso (X)
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Summary of answers provided
4 +4inútil
Oso (X)
5 +3poco atento
Sara Pacheco
5 +3de poca ayuda
margaret caulfield
5inactiva, pasiva
Jo Mayr
4desatento
Salvador Scofano and Gry Midttun
4inservibles
analeonor


  

Answers


1 min   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
inútil


Explanation:
Buena suerte y saludos del Oso ¶:^)

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Note added at 2005-05-21 20:54:49 (GMT)
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También : ***poco servicial***

unhelpful adjetivo
1   (persona) poco servicial
2   (comentario) inútil
-- Source: Diccionario Espasa Concise © 2000 Espasa Calpe



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Note added at 2005-05-21 20:57:26 (GMT)
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Usted se ha quejado de los servicios proporcionados, sin embargo no creo que la representante haya sido poco servicial porque hasta donde alcanzo a ver ella intentó ayudarle...

Oso (X)
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 210
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  George Rabel: "poco servicial", sin duda.
8 mins
  -> Hola George, muchas gracias ¶:^)
agree  mar52: Sí, poco servicial.
25 mins
  -> Muchas gracias, Mar ¶:^)
agree  luzia fortes: también me quedo con 'poco servicial'
1 hr
  -> Muchas gracias, Luzia ¶:^)
agree  Nora Escoms: Poco servicial, sí
4 days
  -> Muchas gracias, Norita. ¡Saludos! ¶:^)
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
poco atento


Explanation:
sug.

Sara Pacheco
Uruguay
Local time: 08:50
Works in field
Native speaker of: Spanish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  George Rabel: también
0 min
  -> gracias george
agree  aivars
5 mins
  -> gracias aivars
agree  Penelope Rickards
2 hrs
  -> gracias penelope
neutral  Jo Mayr: si tiene que ser: poco atentA (se trata de La oficial)
3 hrs
  -> si, tienes razón
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15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
desatento


Explanation:
Suerte

Salvador Scofano and Gry Midttun
Norway
Local time: 13:50
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in NorwegianNorwegian, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
inservibles


Explanation:
que no sirve/ayuda

analeonor
Local time: 08:50
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
de poca ayuda


Explanation:
I'd keep it simple.

margaret caulfield
Local time: 13:50
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 67

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Manuel Lagos (X): I believe this answer better fits the current context.
1 hr
  -> Thanks, Manuel
agree  Gabriela Rodriguez
5 hrs
  -> Thanks, gaby32
agree  Marina56: Si, estoy de acuerdo
21 hrs
  -> Thanks, Marina56
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
inactiva, pasiva


Explanation:


opciones

Jo Mayr
Germany
Local time: 13:50
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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