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English translation: set an example

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14:43 Apr 18, 2011

Portuguese to English translations [Non-PRO]
Tourism & Travel / hotel

Portuguese term or phrase: dar o exemplo

Trabalhamos de forma sustentável, temos que dar o exemplo, já que somos pioneiros...

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Local time: 21:54

English translation:set an example

Explanation:
suggestion

http://idioms.yourdictionary.com/set-an-example

Selected response from:

Gilmar Fernandes
United States
Local time: 20:54

Grading comment

thank you
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

4 +7

set an example

Gilmar Fernandes

5 +1

set 'the' example

cotransusa

lead by example

Tasha Wilson

Show the way

Oliver Toogood

Answers

3 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +7

set an example

Explanation:
suggestion

http://idioms.yourdictionary.com/set-an-example

Gilmar Fernandes
United States
Local time: 20:54
Works in field
Native speaker of:

Portuguese,

English
PRO pts in category: 24

Grading comment

thank you

4 mins confidence:

Show the way

Explanation:
We are working in a sustainable manner, we have to show the way, since we're pioneers

Oliver Toogood
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 4

1 hr confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

set 'the' example

Explanation:
"set 'an' example" is correct, however "set 'the' example is more specific and powerful

Example sentence(s):

volunteers trained in proper handling techniques must set the example for new trainees

cotransusa
Brazil
Local time: 21:54
Native speaker of:

English

22 hrs confidence:

lead by example

Explanation:
considerando o contexto optava por esta solução, já que existe a menção de ser "pioneiros"...

Example sentence(s):

We are the worldwide leaders in this field and as such should lead by example...

Tasha Wilson
Local time: 01:54
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English,

Portuguese

Voters for reclassification
as
PRO / non-PRO

PRO (1): Gilmar Fernandes
Non-PRO (3): coolbrowne, philgoddard, Diana Coada

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Changes made by editors

Apr 19, 2011 - Changes made by Diana Coada:
Level	PRO => Non-PRO

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