House cafeteria

Spanish translation: cafetería del Congreso

06:33 Aug 8, 2006
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Journalism / Current affairs
English term or phrase: House cafeteria
"Freedom potatoes" in the House cafeteria... etc.
¿House se refiere a la Casa Blanca o al congreso?
Muchas gracias.
Daniela
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Spanish translation:cafetería del Congreso
Explanation:
Se refiere al Congreso (House of Representatives)
Hace unos días el "comedor" del Congreso volvió a cambiar su menú. Ahora nuevamente hay "french fries"--en vez de "freedom fries."
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4 +2cafetería del Congreso
jbren
4cafetería de la Casa
Y. Peraza
3la cafetería de la casa
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house cafeteria
la cafetería de la casa


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cw010 (X)
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house cafeteria
cafetería de la Casa


Explanation:
Por el contexto, creo que se refiere a la Casa Blanca. En todo caso, poniendo "la Casa" eres fiel al original y no te pillas los dedos, a la vez que aludes a que dicha casa no es una casa cualquiera...

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house cafeteria
cafetería del Congreso


Explanation:
Se refiere al Congreso (House of Representatives)
Hace unos días el "comedor" del Congreso volvió a cambiar su menú. Ahora nuevamente hay "french fries"--en vez de "freedom fries."

jbren
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agree  mareug
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  -> gracias mareug

agree  Susana Mate
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