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armchair traveller

12:29 Jun 8, 2000
English to Spanish translations [Non-PRO]
English term or phrase: armchair traveller
Armchair travellers enjoy reading about different places...
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Summary of answers provided
naviajeros de sillón
Carmen Hernaiz
naviajeros de silla/sillon/butaca
Vince Medlock
na'viajero virtual'
Elpmore
naarmchair travellers = viajeros de butaca/viajeros de sillón
Sarah Brenchley
naviajero imaginario
Jesús Paredes


  

Answers


3 mins
viajeros de sillón


Explanation:
Es un término común, que se refiere a gente que 'viaja leyendo', y no de forma física. Personas a las que gusta la literatura de viajes o los libros sobre distintos sitios. No viajan. Leen sobre viajes.

Carmen Hernaiz
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Local time: 03:13
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7 mins
viajeros de silla/sillon/butaca


Explanation:
The exact translation of "armchair" will depend on the dialect of your Spanish readers. Refer to University of Chicago ES<>EN dictionary.

Vince Medlock
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9 mins
'viajero virtual'


Explanation:

The Armchair Traveller is one that takes Virtual Travels by means of photographic virtual reality from around the world.

Cool, isn't it!

Elpmore
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1 hr
armchair travellers = viajeros de butaca/viajeros de sillón


Explanation:
Yes, I agree with the previous suggestions and this is what the OXFORD Superlex suggests.
Hope this helps.

Sarah Brenchley
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3 hrs
viajero imaginario


Explanation:
e.g. Jules Verne

Jesús Paredes
Local time: 21:13
PRO pts in pair: 302
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