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abbraccio

English translation: the warmth / the involvement

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Italian term or phrase:abbraccio
English translation:the warmth / the involvement
Entered by: Therese Marshall

15:54 Apr 2, 2014
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature / Foreword to a book of poetry
Italian term or phrase: abbraccio
C’è sempre qualche difficoltà nell’introdurre un poeta di una lingua tanto diversa (l’autore scrive in arabo e in ebraico) dalla nostra. Ma proprio perché abbiamo conosciuto la gestualità, l’abbraccio, il modo di muoversi di molti poeti arabi invitati al Festival, voluto e creato da XXXX nel 1994 contro l’intifada, con XXXX Costa abbiamo deciso di pubblicare questo volume e correre il rischio, passando anche da traduzioni inglesi e francesi.

Could I use embrace here?
Therese Marshall
Italy
Local time: 19:43
the warmth / the involvement
Explanation:
two different interpretations
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Shabelula
Italy
Local time: 19:43
Grading comment
Thank you Shabbelulah!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1hugging
Lara Barnett
3the warmth / the involvement
Shabelula


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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
the warmth / the involvement


Explanation:
two different interpretations


Shabelula
Italy
Local time: 19:43
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Italian
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
Thank you Shabbelulah!
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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
hugging


Explanation:
I have seen many Arab people hug each other when they meet up. I don't understand the problem with "gestualita" as this is not the same thing.

Example sentence(s):
  • "The Arabic body language is very rich and has many variations in different countries..... Kissing on the cheeks among friends is considered normal in men, HUGGING too is another sign of friendship and trust. "
  • "The hug - If a HUG is initiated by an Arab, then it is a sign that you are considered a trustworthy friend. "

    Reference: http://howtolearnarabiclanguage.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/arabi...
    Reference: http://www.grapeshisha.com/about-uae/arabian-body-language.h...
Lara Barnett
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:43
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 36
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agree  martini
9 hrs
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