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Social Sciences - Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc. / Leaflet on Historical archives | | Spanish term or phrase: Casa de Socorro | Context: From an informative leaflet on historical archives in Mallorca. From a list of collections of records.
1. AYUNTAMIENTO DE PALMA
Fondo histórico 1718-1950
Fondo administrativo 1951-abierto
Casa de Socorro 1908-1935
2. UNIVERSITAT DE LA CIUTAT
I REGNE DE MALLORCA
Colecciones facticias s. XVI-XVII
Universal Consignació
(pergaminos) s. XIV-XVII
Taula Nummulària s. XVI-XVII
My client clarified thus:
Las "Casas de Socorro" eran entidades de beneficiencia que acogían a los necesitados.
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casa_de_socorro
So this would be a refuge or charitable hospital of some kind, but I just can't think of what would be the most appropriate translation.
UK Eng. Thanks in advance. |
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| | Casa de Socorro - shelter for the homeless | Explanation:
OR: Casa de Socorro - shelter for the needy
Casa de Socorro - home for the needy
As the heading is capitalised, I'd treat it as a proper name, so leave it untranslated. But I do think it needs glossing - which can of course also be done using brackets if you prefer |
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:) Saludos, Marta.
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Esta es la traducción literal. Sin embargo, sí que podría referirse a las antiguas casas de socorro en España, que recogían a niños huérfanos y personas desamparadas. En este caso, se podría traducir por "charity hostel/refuge". Saludos.
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