https://www.proz.com/kudoz/spanish-to-english/poetry-literature/3083590-algo-de-latido.html
This site uses cookies. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Cookie settings
  1. KudoZ™ Top
  2. Spanish to English
  3. Poetry & Literature

algo de latido

English translation: is a bit like a heartbeat

GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW)
Spanish term or phrase:tiene algo de latido
English translation:is a bit like a heartbeat
Entered by: David Russi

04:21 Feb 13, 2009
Spanish to English translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature
Spanish term or phrase: algo de latido
from El Sapo, de j. j. Arreola
Lynn Hill
is a bit like a heartbeat
Explanation:
The way it jumps is a bit like a heartbeat; come to think of it, the toad is all heart.
Selected response from:

David Russi
United States
Local time: 14:51
Grading comment
thank you for your thoughtful answer. Your time spent is well appreciated.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3is a bit like a heartbeat
David Russi
4resembles a thump
franglish
4it is somewhat like a heartbeat
Lydia De Jorge


Discussion entries: 2





  

Answers


2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
is a bit like a heartbeat


Explanation:
The way it jumps is a bit like a heartbeat; come to think of it, the toad is all heart.

David Russi
United States
Local time: 14:51
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 64
Grading comment
thank you for your thoughtful answer. Your time spent is well appreciated.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Catherine Gilsenan: Yes, this seems to fit the bill.
4 hrs
  -> Thanks!
agree  Alice Bootman: Sounds good to me.
6 hrs
  -> Thanks!
agree  Maria Isabel Sarmiento
7 hrs
  -> Thanks!
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
resembles a thump


Explanation:
The jump resembles a thumping/pounding: on reflection, the toad is all heart.

The thumping/pounding refers to the heartbeat

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 2 hrs (2009-02-13 07:02:44 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Sorry, just noticed I posted an incomplete answer

franglish
Switzerland
Local time: 22:51
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 42
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

9 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
it is somewhat like a heartbeat


Explanation:
.

Lydia De Jorge
United States
Local time: 15:51
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 133
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

Return to KudoZ list

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.

See also:
ProZ.com term search
Search millions of term translations