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English translation: smart appearance; positive image

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Spanish term or phrase:	buena presencia
English translation:	smart appearance; positive image
Entered by:	Michael Powers (PhD)

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14:34 Jul 3, 2011

Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Human Resources / general

Spanish term or phrase: buena presencia

Hola, estoy escribiendo una self introduction para un trabajo y necesitaría saber cómo traducir "buena presencia".

Gracias!

Mariana Ruberto

smart appearance

Explanation:
Diccionario Collins y uso

Mike

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buena presencia > smart appearance
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www.proz.com › ... › Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc. - CachedApr 6, 2006 – (KudoZ) Spanish to English translation of buena presencia: smart appearance [ Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc. (Social Sciences)].
►presencia traducción | Diccionario Español-Inglés | Reverso - [ Translate this page ]
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diccionario.reverso.net/espanol-ingles/presencia - Spain - Cached... gran escritor we have here a great writer 2 (=aspecto) appearance buena presencia smart appearance tener buena presencia to look smart ♦ presencia de …

Translation presencia | Spanish-English Dictionary | Reverso - [ Translate this page ]
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... gran escritor we have here a great writer 2 (=aspecto) appearance buena ...

Traduction presencia | Dictionnaire Espagnol-Anglais | Reverso - [ Translate this page ]
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dictionnaire.reverso.net/espagnol-anglais/presencia - France - Cached... gran escritor we have here a great writer 2 (=aspecto) appearance buena ...

Show more results from reverso.netpresencia - Diccionario Inglés-Español WordReference.com - [ Translate this page ]
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se requiere buena ~ good o (BrE) smart appearance required. COMPOUNDS: ... aparentar su presencia física - legal. Buena Presencia/Imágen ...

presencia - significado de presencia diccionario - [ Translate this page ]
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tener buena presencia. presencia de ánimo ... buena presencia → smart appearance tener buena presencia → to look smart presencia de ánimo → presence of ...

Dictionary Definition - Diccionario DefiniciÃ³n - buena presencia ... - [ Translate this page ]
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www.wikilang.com/English/Spanish/buena presencia/.../102077... - Cachedbuena presencia (presentability); buena presencia (smart appearance); buena presencia (good appearance); buena presencia (good presence) ...

smart appearance - Spanish translation - Word Magic English ...
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www.wordmagicsoft.com/dictionary/en.../smart appearance.php - CachedMay 18, 2011 – buena presencia; Synonyms: good appearance, good presence, presentability ... Do you know the Spanish translation for 'smart appearance'? ...

Amazon.com: Se busca portavoz con buena presencia y mejor pico ...
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www.amazon.com/portavoz-presencia-destitución.../B00098LB6K - CachedTitle: Se busca portavoz con buena presencia y mejor pico. ... España)(TT: In search of spokesperson with smart appearance and good speaking skills. ...

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1⁄2 buena presencia smart appearance: tiene muy buena presencia, he looks very smart. presenciar vt (asistir) to be present at; (contemplar) to witness. ...

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Search Resultssmart [appearance] definition | English Definition Dictionary ...
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Translation smart [appearance] | English-French Dictionary | Reverso
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Show more results from reverso.netSmart Appearance | About Lenovo
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Definition of appearance noun (WAY YOU LOOK) from Cambridge ...
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appearance noun (WAY YOU LOOK) - definition from Cambridge Dictionary Online: the ... a middle-aged man of smart appearance. You can alter/change the whole ...

Sinonim last word, Antonim last word, Thesaurus Tesaurus
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sinonimkata.com/sinonim-24838-last+word.html - Cachedhyponym, : dapperness, jauntiness, nattiness, rakishness,. definition, : stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance (noun.attribute) ...

What does dapperness mean? definition and meaning (Free English ...
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www.audioenglish.net › Dictionary › D › Danger Line ... Dardanian - CachedMeaning: Stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance. Classified under: Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects. Synonyms: ...

smartness - definition of smartness by the Free Online Dictionary ...
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Definition of Smart Ticket from dictionary.net
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www.dictionary.net/smart ticket - CachedWhat does smart ticket mean? we found 1 entry for the meaning of smart ticket ... more commonly refer to dress; as, a smart appearance; a smart gown, etc. ...

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Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 22:30

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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

4 +9

smart appearance

Michael Powers (PhD)

4 +1

good presence

xxxFVS

4 +1

well groomed presence

José J. Martínez

4 +1

(presents) a good appearance/ (projects) a positive image

Jenni Lukac

4 +1

professional image

Denise DeVries

3 +1

tiene buena presencia -- is well turned out

Deborah Lockett

good looking

Magali Bramon

present well

Austinterpret

Summary of reference entries provided
	chica nueva

Discussion entries: 1

Answers

2 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

well groomed presence

Explanation:
In EN it seems to be customary

José J. Martínez
Mexico
Local time: 19:30
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English,

Spanish
PRO pts in category: 8

4 mins confidence:

good looking

Explanation:
another option!
;)

Magali Bramon
Spain
Local time: 04:30
Works in field
Native speaker of:

Spanish,

Italian

24 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

(presents) a good appearance/ (projects) a positive image

Explanation:
A bit more context would be useful. Examples: www.estatevaults.com/bol/archives/.../presenting_a_go.html - En caché21 Jun 2010 – Having lived among really poor people in Africa and elsewhere, I know that to present a good appearance to others is for them a triumph of ...;ezinearticles.com › Self Improvement › Self Esteem - En caché29 Sep 2009 – Do you know how people project a positive and confident image? How are they able to create a lasting impression that lasts in our minds?

Jenni Lukac
Local time: 04:30
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 88

47 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

tiene buena presencia -- is well turned out

Explanation:
it means the person takes a lot of care over their personal appearance

Deborah Lockett
Local time: 03:30
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 83

1 min confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

good presence

Explanation:
In the absence of further context. This is a frequently used term in English.

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good presence is far more than just being smartly dressed.

See for more explanation

One of the best ways to get great results in your career is to reflect confidence in your abilities. To stand out, you must develop a good presence. Granted, presence is usually something people talk about when referring to actors and musicians. But developing your own presence can make all the difference in your career.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2386842_have-presence.html

xxxFVS
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 20

1 hr confidence:

present well

Explanation:
to present oneself well, to present well

Austinterpret
Spain
Local time: 03:30
Native speaker of:

English,

Spanish

9 hrs confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

professional image

Explanation:
no solamente la aparencia, tambien incluye el comportamiento

Denise DeVries
United States
Local time: 22:30
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 4

1 min confidence:

peer agreement (net): +9

smart appearance

Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 22:30
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 109

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)

agree

Isamar

17 mins

-> Thank you, Isamar - Mike

agree

Peter Riccomini

1 hr

-> Thank you, Peter - Mike

agree

teresa quimper

1 hr

-> Thank you, Teresa - Mike

agree

Marsha Wilkie

1 hr

-> Thank you, Marsha - Mike

agree

James A. Walsh

2 hrs

-> Thank you, James - Mike

agree

Mónica Algazi

3 hrs

-> Thank you, Mónica - Mike

agree

eski: Nice job, Mike. have a good one, buddy: eski :))

3 hrs

-> Thank you, eski, I appreciate that. We are going out in five minutes, so see you tomorrow and have a great day. Mike

agree

AllegroTrans

7 hrs

-> Thank you, AllegroTrans - Mike

neutral

Denise DeVries: wouldn't work in the US where "smart" refers to intelligence

9 hrs

-> In this context for me (from Indiana, and having previously lived in Wisconsin, Texas, Lousiana and now in Florida for 28 years), it means "stylish". etc. when combined with "appearance". I will post some of the meanings for you (including the US). Mike

agree

Aisha Prigann: This also works nicely.

18 hrs

-> Thank you, Aisha - Mike

Reference comments

5 hrs

Reference

Reference information:
http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=590490
http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=210499

chica nueva
New Zealand
Native speaker of: English

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Changes made by editors

Jul 12, 2011 - Changes made by Michael Powers (PhD):
Field	Other => Bus/Financial
Field (specific)	General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters => Human Resources
Jul 12, 2011 - Changes made by Michael Powers (PhD):
Created KOG entry	KudoZ term => KOG term

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