Lydia De Jorge: 6:15pm Sep 5, 2007: Jessica, seria mas facil si pudieras proveer un poco de contexto.. Jessica M: 6:24pm Sep 5, 2007: OK, más contexto... :) - La memoria historica o el deber de memoria si se prefiere es, pues, obligadasi no queremos hacer buena la conocida afirmación de que: "Aquellos que olvidan su Historia están condenados a repetirla". Para olvidar verdaderamente, primero hay que saber y recordar. Como tópicamente decimos ***antes de pasar cualquier página con suficiencia hay que haber leído con un mínimo de atención.***"
Although it turns out that the phrase in question is not a phrase hecha, this seems like the best option. Thanks, Lydia!!! :) 4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer
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Explanation: I don't think this is a "frase hecha", just a figurative sentence, so it depends on whether you want an expression or not. If not, then maybe you can just use a more literal translation!
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given your added context, the answer may be the homily "the reader reads the page and, having read, moves on"...from the Rubiyat no less!
Edward Tully Spain Native speaker of: English PRO pts in category: 62
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Asker: This is a good option, but I thought the first one fit my context a little better.
Thanks for your help, Edward! :)
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peer agreement (net): +2
