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essenziali e pulite

English translation: strong and clean lines


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Italian to English translations [PRO]
Advertising / Public Relations
Italian term or phrase: essenziali e pulite
Context: property description.
"Esclusivo spazio moderno dalle linee essenziali e pulite"
Do you think I should go for something like "minimalist" and/or "stark"? Any suggestions? Grazie :)
nyteck
Italy
Local time: 06:54
English translation:strong and clean lines
Explanation:
Strong to reflect the focus on geometric shapes and asymmetry
Clean to reflect the order and controlled use of colour
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Brannigan
Italy
Local time: 06:54
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Summary of answers provided
4 +3strong and clean linesBrannigan
3 +2minimalist and sleek; minimalist and elegantCarmen Schultz
4 +1clean, minimal interiors
Sarah Ferrara
4clear-cut and neat lines
cynthiatesser
4modest and elegant
telefpro
3an exclusive modern space with sleek, stark designs
eahill


  

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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
minimalist and sleek; minimalist and elegant


Explanation:
my take

Carmen Schultz
United States
Local time: 23:54
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  wordgirl
49 mins
  -> thanks

agree  philgoddard: I think most of these are good suggestions, so I'm voting for this because it was first.
5 hrs
  -> thanks !
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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
clean, minimal interiors


Explanation:
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Note added at 12 mins (2009-10-27 09:08:38 GMT)
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obviously I mean clean in the sense of uncluttered, simple.

Sarah Ferrara
Italy
Local time: 06:54
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  manducci: Like this too.
7 hrs
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18 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
modest and elegant


Explanation:
Another suggestion

telefpro
India
Local time: 11:24
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese, Native in EnglishEnglish
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19 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
strong and clean lines


Explanation:
Strong to reflect the focus on geometric shapes and asymmetry
Clean to reflect the order and controlled use of colour

Brannigan
Italy
Local time: 06:54
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Oliver Lawrence: 'lines' and 'clean' collocate nicely
3 mins

agree  manducci: strong, clean lines (without the 'and')
7 hrs

agree  Bianca Marsden: strong, clean lines
1 day7 mins
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47 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
clear-cut and neat lines


Explanation:
I think that renders the meaning

cynthiatesser
Italy
Local time: 06:54
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
an exclusive modern space with sleek, stark designs


Explanation:
just a suggestion

eahill
Italy
Local time: 06:54
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ItalianItalian
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