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'una pace pigra'

English translation: a lazy/sleepy peace

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Italian term or phrase:	'una pace pigra'
English translation:	a lazy/sleepy peace
Entered by:	Sara Maghini

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16:08 Mar 8, 2011

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Italian term or phrase: 'una pace pigra'

"Entriamo in una stanza vuota con un letto al centro. Cos’è quel letto ci chiediamo: un riparo? Una pace pigra? Un termine?"

This is the opening stage direction for a play. I'm not having any luck find a translation for the phrase, so I am beginning to wonder if it's a use particular to the author?

bdonohue KudoZ activity Questions: 19 (none open) Answers: 0
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a lazy/sleepy peace

Explanation:
What's the wrong with the literal translation, in this case? Plus, lazy or sleepy goes well with the image of a bed!

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Sorry, that first 'the' shouldn't be there :-)

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And I think 'termine' in this case must be interpreted as 'terminus', 'end', 'last stop', etc.

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Thanks!

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Local time: 06:57

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a lazy/sleepy peace

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A place of indulgent peace

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A place of indulgent peace

Explanation:
I understand "pigra" as meaning "indulgent" in this case. It makes me think of those few extra stolen minutes in bed after the alarm goes off...

Sarah Mathrick
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Local time: 06:57
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a lazy/sleepy peace

Sara Maghini
Italy
Local time: 06:57
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Mar 14, 2011 - Changes made by Sara Maghini:
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