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15:29 Feb 28, 2011
Spanish to English translations [PRO] Social Sciences - Philosophy / Ethics/Religion
Spanish term or phrase:no caen de su pedestal
SPAIN: From a text on religion and art. Am not sure if this is a common idomatic expression or not (I've never come across it before).
"También mide lo que Hammer llama misticismo no religioso, esa capacidad de fascinación hacia fenómenos que tienen una explicación material, pero que ***no caen de su pedestal*** por ello; por ejemplo, la fascinación hacia la inmensidad del cosmos o hacia la belleza de una obra de arte por mucho que nos expliquen la técnica con la que ha sido construida."
Explanation: Here's another possibility that stays close to the idea - just because a statue has fallen from its pedestal, it is no less awe-inspiring. You could also say "retains its transcendental value" - in other words, the whole exceeds the sum of the parts.
Hard to "discrep" with so many illustrious agree-ers. Big thanks to Phil and everyone for chipping in on this! 4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer
Explanation: I do not think it is an idiomatic expression, but I have come across it in the context of people, indicating a loss of credibility for some political or famous figure.
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As I posted in the discussion, here goes an Argentine example
Explanation: Here's another possibility that stays close to the idea - just because a statue has fallen from its pedestal, it is no less awe-inspiring. You could also say "retains its transcendental value" - in other words, the whole exceeds the sum of the parts.
philgoddard Local time: 00:19 Native speaker of: English PRO pts in category: 12
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Hard to "discrep" with so many illustrious agree-ers. Big thanks to Phil and everyone for chipping in on this!
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Asker: We really like this. Not sure which one we prefer here, the falling from grace suggestion is nice too...
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