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English translation: xxx's the best

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Spanish term or phrase:	al cielo
English translation:	xxx's the best
Entered by:	Lisa McCarthy

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18:22 Jun 9, 2011

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Spanish term or phrase: al cielo

Hello,
Any suggestion for the translation of "al cielo" said in relation to the speakers "barrio"
Context: The speaker is talking about his neighbourhood, admitting that at times it can b dangerous but stating that at the end of the day "it's our neighbourhood, after which he says the name of the neighbourhood followed by "al cielo".

Thanks.

translation1201

xxx's the best

Explanation:
Another option.

"XXX's the best!"

Where are you going on holiday this year? [Archive] - SwimClub.co ...
46 posts - 22 authors - Last post: 3 Jun 2003
WAHOO HAVE FUN IN NEW YORK DREAMA AND COME DOWN TO THE CITY IF YOU CAN :D MAYBE I'LL MEET YOU!! wahoOey! [**new york's the best**] ;) ...
www.swimclub.co.uk › ... › Speak Your Mind › Off-Topic - Cached

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Note added at 1 hr (2011-06-09 19:35:18 GMT)
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A Wonderful Time at Villa Frangipani, Reviews of Castries holiday ...
Owner's Response: Old fashioned courteousness and friendly neighbours....... of course **our neighbourhood is the best**! And the most heart-warming thing? ...
www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/reviews/p1906 - Cached

7 Jeffcott Place Latham ACT 2615 - homehound.com.au
**this neighbourhood's the best!***" This beautifully treed family home with pretty gardens & just so very quiet could be your entry into a safe, ...
www.homehound.com.au/7 jeffcott place latham act 2615/ - Cached

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Lisa McCarthy
Spain
Local time: 07:30

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Summary of answers provided

4 +2

xxx's the best

Lisa McCarthy

rocks!

James A. Walsh

There's no (other) place like...

Charles Davis

3 +1

up / forever

DLyons

3 -1

in heaven

Michael Powers (PhD)

Discussion entries: 5

Answers

3 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

up / forever

Explanation:
e.g. Up Dublin / Dublin forever.

DLyons
Ireland
Local time: 06:30
Native speaker of:

English

6 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): -1

in heaven

Explanation:
another possibility

Miraflores, in heaven

Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 01:30
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 86

14 mins confidence:

There's no (other) place like...

Explanation:
Another possibility.
The classic case (in Spain at least) is "De Madrid al cielo", which is very common indeed: the idea being that the only place better than Madrid is heaven itself.

Charles Davis
Local time: 07:30
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 8

1 hr confidence:

peer agreement (net): +2

xxx's the best

Lisa McCarthy
Spain
Local time: 07:30
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 12

2 hrs confidence:

al cielo rocks!

Explanation:

Why not?!

Rock on!! \m/

James A. Walsh
Spain
Local time: 07:30
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English,

Spanish
PRO pts in category: 12

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Jun 21, 2011 - Changes made by Lisa McCarthy:
Created KOG entry	KudoZ term => KOG term

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