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circulo de apoyo (in this context)

English translation: support network


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Spanish term or phrase:circulo de apoyo (in this context)
English translation:support network
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21:21 Mar 28, 2010
    The asker opted for community grading. The question was closed on 2010-03-31 22:54:08 based on peer agreement (or, if there were too few peer comments, asker preference.)


Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc. / Caring for the elderly
Spanish term or phrase: circulo de apoyo (in this context)
This is the context: "el apoyo que requiere la gente mayor no lo constituye el solo uso de artefactos que facilitan su vida cotidiana, sino que lo que consideran vital es la comunicación social y es lo que más aprecian de lo que les proporciona su círculo de apoyo" Would that be "those around them," "their carers" or does anyone have any suggestions please?
Eileen Brophy
Local time: 07:29
support network
Explanation:
another option.
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Daniel Greuel
United States
Local time: 00:29
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Summary of answers provided
4 +5support network
Daniel Greuel
5 +3support systemBarbara Cochran
4 +3(people who constitute) their support group
Jenni Lukac
5support group
caminante7
4circle of supportcmcculligh
4support from the circle of their relationships
Leonardo Lamarche
3those around them
Mónica Algazi


Discussion entries: 3





  

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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
(people who constitute) their support group


Explanation:
not an official group, but indicating those around them that play a role in their psychological support.

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Jenni Lukac
Local time: 07:29
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 96

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Deborah Lockett: I would mention "people" as here to state the contrast with "artefactos"
9 hrs
  -> Good morning and thanks, Deborah.
agree  Gilla Evans
11 hrs
  -> Good morning and thanks, Gilla.
agree  Victoria Frazier
16 hrs
  -> Good afternoon and thanks, Victoria.
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
support from the circle of their relationships


Explanation:
Mi sugerencia.

Leonardo Lamarche
Venezuela
Local time: 00:59
Native speaker of: Spanish
PRO pts in category: 4
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19 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
circle of support


Explanation:
This phrase is also used in the context of caring for the elderly.

Example sentence(s):
  • We provide compassionate and loving care and support to persons with life-limiting illnesses and to their circle of support.
  • If you are part of the final inner circle of support, the person needs your affirmation, support, and permission.

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    Reference: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_signs_of_approaching_...
cmcculligh
Mexico
Local time: 00:29
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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25 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
those around them


Explanation:
You said it.

Mónica Algazi
Uruguay
Local time: 02:29
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
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31 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +5
support network


Explanation:
another option.

Daniel Greuel
United States
Local time: 00:29
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 24
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Selected automatically based on peer agreement.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Mirtha Grotewold
1 hr
agree  Joseph Tein: Ciao Daniel ... this translation makes sense to me (as well as 'support system').
4 hrs
agree  franglish: support network, yes
8 hrs
agree  Fiona Kirton
10 hrs
agree  Gilla Evans
10 hrs
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43 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
support group


Explanation:
This is very common phrase in many types of groups: convalescent, retiree, youth, women, etc. Their members are there to support and motivate each other.

Example sentence(s):
  • Mary is delighted to be part of a support group where each individual contributes to the well being of every member regardless of their economic background.
caminante7
United States
Local time: 22:29
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Spanish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Joseph Tein: I think this is close, but to me a 'support group' is a group of people who have regular meetings in a regular place to deal with a specific issue or topic. Support 'system' or 'network' is broader.
4 hrs
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47 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
support system


Explanation:
Standard nomenclature in psychology.

Barbara Cochran
Local time: 01:29
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Joseph Tein: Ciao femme. I like 'support system' (or network) ... it's wider than a 'support group'
4 hrs
  -> Grazie, Joseph. "Support group" would imply that there is some kind of therapy going on, which I don't think is the case here.
agree  Muriel Vasconcellos: This is what it's typically called in everyday parlance. (I see now that you said it's also used in psychology.) Yes, it's very standard!
5 hrs
  -> Thanks, Muriel.
agree  Gilla Evans
10 hrs
  -> Thanks, Gilla.
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