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autocomposición

English translation: self-composure / composure

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Spanish term or phrase:	autocomposición
English translation:	self-composure / composure
Entered by:	Marcelo González

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15:21 Mar 3, 2006

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Social Sciences - Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.

Spanish term or phrase: autocomposición

would anyone know how to translate 'autocomposición' in the context of mediation?

many thanks

Lisa Roberts KudoZ activity Questions: 517 (none open) (4 closed without grading) Answers: 126 France
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self-composure / composure

Explanation:
With so little context, it's hard to say. That said, "self-composure" is common in the context of disputes and negotiation.

For example, someone who used culture in the sense of cultivation might argue that ... everyone relax) or to indicate a **degree of self-composure** (eg, ...
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Sociology/Cultu... -

and maintained a considerable **degree of self-composure** in spite of their ... As might be supposed, the peace negotiations were brief, for Johnston did ...
www.gutenberg.org/dirs/etext06/8free10h.htm -

composure (kem-po´zher) noun
A calm or tranquil state of mind; self-possession. See synonyms at equanimity.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Third Edition copyright © 1992.

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Note added at 1 hr (2006-03-03 17:19:39 GMT)
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In the context of (professional) mediation between (mature) adults, "self-composure" might be more appropriate than something like "self-control" (which reminds me of what a teacher might say to student who's "out of control").

Good luck, lisa!

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Note added at 1 day6 hrs (2006-03-04 21:59:06 GMT)
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Excuse me: that's "...to a student..." :-)