Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
media un autentico abismo
English translation:
There was an major gap between X's intention and [?]
Added to glossary by
AKGonzalez
Jul 10, 2002 23:37
22 yrs ago
Spanish term
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
media un autentico abismo
Spanish to English
Law/Patents
Entre (la intencion de X) y (la realidad)...media un autentico abismo
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 +1 | There was an major gap between X's intention and [?] |
Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X)
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| 4 +2 | An authentic abyss divides/separates X's intention from reality |
Parrot
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| 5 +1 | There's a real gulf between... |
Henry Hinds
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| 4 +1 | Between X's intention and the reality yawns/lies a real gap. |
Paul Mably (X)
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| 4 | ...a real divide separates... |
CHENOUMI (X)
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Proposed translations
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There was an major gap between X's intention and [?]
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+2
10 mins
An authentic abyss divides/separates X's intention from reality
bit more literal. (Following the register).
+1
35 mins
Henry Hinds
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Related KudoZ points
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26512
There's a real gulf between...
X's intentions and the actual situation.
Reference:
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
CHENOUMI (X)
24 mins
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+1
50 mins
Between X's intention and the reality yawns/lies a real gap.
or: ...there is a huge chasm.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
CHENOUMI (X)
9 mins
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1 hr
...a real divide separates...
"Entre (la intencion de X) y (la realidad)...media un autentico abismo"
Literally:
>>>A real divide/gap/schism/abyss lies between X's thoughts and reality.<<<
- A real divide separates X's intentions from reality.
Here are some more options for you:
X's mind-set is totally at odd with reality.
X's thoughts/intentions/purpose diverge from reality (are diametrically opposed to it).
HTH!
Literally:
>>>A real divide/gap/schism/abyss lies between X's thoughts and reality.<<<
- A real divide separates X's intentions from reality.
Here are some more options for you:
X's mind-set is totally at odd with reality.
X's thoughts/intentions/purpose diverge from reality (are diametrically opposed to it).
HTH!
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