Spanish: agave de papelEnglish translation: paper agave 
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| GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW) | | Spanish term or phrase: | agave de papel | | English translation: | paper agave | | Entered by: | eferrer |
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Science - Botany / cactus | | Spanish term or phrase: agave de papel | This is the title of a photo by the photographer Mariana Yampolsky showing some translucent agave leaves. You can see the photo at
http://www.artnet.com/artwork/424003147/1050/mariana-yampols...
I'm curious about the "de papel" part of the title. Is it idiomatic (relating to botany or to any kind of thin or translucent material), or is it a term specifically used with certain kinds of agave plants? Or was the photographer making her own play on words?
We have translated simply as "Agave leaves" but I'm wondering if something is more accurate. Thank you! |
| eferrerNot a translatorKudoZ activityQuestions: 10 (all closed) Answers: 0
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| Clarification request(s) and responsePatricia Rosas: 12:11am Jun 2, 2007: Having looked at the photo, is it possible that it is not a real agave, but an ornament made of paper?
eferrer: 12:12am Jun 2, 2007: Agave de papel - I can't say with absolute certainty because the photographer is no longer alive, but she extensively photographed plant forms in Mexico. I am fairly certain this is a view of a real agave plant.
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| | paper agave | Explanation:
I agree there seems to be a play on words, and that, as the title, it doesn't need much translation. |
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 Tobias Wedmore
Brazil
| Note from asker to answererI agree; this most closely follows the artist's intention.
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