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la destorcida

English translation: downturn


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Spanish term or phrase:la destorcida
English translation:downturn
Entered by: William Pairman
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18:29 Feb 13, 2009
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Finance (general) / Investing
Spanish term or phrase: la destorcida
What is the most accurate translation for this term in English? I think I get the idea that it means for things to start going downhill, but I'm not certain, that isn't precise enough and I'm looking for a one or two-word equivalent. The writer is Colombian and describing his investments in the stock market. Thanks in advance!

"Todo parece indicar que la situacion sigue siendo positiva y permancecerá así por algun tiempo. Me parece que el gran secreto es detectar con tiempo *la destorcida* para así poder aprovechar un buen momento de salida."
kifriedman
United States
Local time: 14:51
downturn
Explanation:
eg:

How can I tell if a market downturn is short or long term ...
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Why should you be worried about whether or not the stock market is going through a downturn? Well, obviously, if you own stocks and the stock market is not ...
www.businessknowledgesource.com/.../how_can_i_tell_if_a_mar... - 28k - En caché - Páginas similares
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The Case for Selling in a Stock Market Downturn
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In a long stock market downturn, those who panic first panic least.
www.passionsaving.com/stock-market-downturn.html - 35k - En caché - Páginas similares
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Spam Maker Hormel (HRL): A Great Downturn Stock - Contrarian Stock ...
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28 Jul 2008 ... Spam Maker Hormel (HRL): A Great Downturn Stock .... 2009 Contrarian Stock Market Investing News - Featuring Bargain Stocks ...
www.contrarianprofits.com/articles/spam-maker-hormel-hrl-a-... - 49k - En caché - Páginas similares
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Stock market downturn of 2002: Information from Answers.com
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Stock market downturn of 2002 The stock market downturn of 2002 (some say ' stock market crash ' or ' the Internet bubble bursting ') is the sharp.
www.answers.com/topic/stock-market-downturn-of-2002 - 54k - En caché - Páginas similares
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News Corp can't predict success in downturn: Murdoch - 17/10/08 ...
News Corp can't predict success in downturn: Murdoch. 18:21 - 17/10/2008 ... shares at a discount in the open market, something that would likely further depress the price. ... or 1.3 percent, to $9.22 on the New York Stock Exchange. ...
www.eleconomista.es/empresas-finanzas/noticias/.../News-Cor... - 28k - En caché - Páginas similares
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William Pairman
Local time: 20:51
Grading comment
Both patinba and William Pairman hit this on the nose. Wish I could credit you both!! It's precisely the term I was seeking but braindead on. Thanks to both of you, and let's hope we have reason to cheer an "UPTURN" pretty darn soon!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +1the unwinding
Marsha Wilkie
4 +1the downturnpatinba
4 +1downturn
William Pairman


  

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
downturn


Explanation:
eg:

How can I tell if a market downturn is short or long term ...
- [ Traducir esta página ]
Why should you be worried about whether or not the stock market is going through a downturn? Well, obviously, if you own stocks and the stock market is not ...
www.businessknowledgesource.com/.../how_can_i_tell_if_a_mar... - 28k - En caché - Páginas similares
#
The Case for Selling in a Stock Market Downturn
- [ Traducir esta página ]
In a long stock market downturn, those who panic first panic least.
www.passionsaving.com/stock-market-downturn.html - 35k - En caché - Páginas similares
#
Spam Maker Hormel (HRL): A Great Downturn Stock - Contrarian Stock ...
- [ Traducir esta página ]
28 Jul 2008 ... Spam Maker Hormel (HRL): A Great Downturn Stock .... 2009 Contrarian Stock Market Investing News - Featuring Bargain Stocks ...
www.contrarianprofits.com/articles/spam-maker-hormel-hrl-a-... - 49k - En caché - Páginas similares
#
Stock market downturn of 2002: Information from Answers.com
- [ Traducir esta página ]
Stock market downturn of 2002 The stock market downturn of 2002 (some say ' stock market crash ' or ' the Internet bubble bursting ') is the sharp.
www.answers.com/topic/stock-market-downturn-of-2002 - 54k - En caché - Páginas similares
#
News Corp can't predict success in downturn: Murdoch - 17/10/08 ...
News Corp can't predict success in downturn: Murdoch. 18:21 - 17/10/2008 ... shares at a discount in the open market, something that would likely further depress the price. ... or 1.3 percent, to $9.22 on the New York Stock Exchange. ...
www.eleconomista.es/empresas-finanzas/noticias/.../News-Cor... - 28k - En caché - Páginas similares

William Pairman
Local time: 20:51
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 20
Grading comment
Both patinba and William Pairman hit this on the nose. Wish I could credit you both!! It's precisely the term I was seeking but braindead on. Thanks to both of you, and let's hope we have reason to cheer an "UPTURN" pretty darn soon!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  patinba: Both of us dead on the hour. Have an agree for the refs! Cheers!
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
the downturn


Explanation:
he is looking for signs that the market will drop to get out.

...those were the days...

patinba
Argentina
Local time: 15:51
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 564

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Eileen Banks
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
the unwinding


Explanation:
Just another option. Perhaps more literal.

Marsha Wilkie
Colombia
Local time: 13:51
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  ldfx: I prefer this one, because "destorcida" gives me the impression of "taking a turn for the best", or "relaxation"
7 hrs
  -> Thank you for the agree, Idfx, although in Colombia the expression never refers to a turn for the best or for relaxing.
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Feb 16, 2009 - Changes made by William Pairman:
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