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se ha ganado a pulso

English translation: has earned


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Spanish term or phrase:se ha ganado a pulso
English translation:has earned
Entered by: Michael Powers (PhD)
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22:19 Jul 10, 2007
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Tourism & Travel
Spanish term or phrase: se ha ganado a pulso
Here's a phrase that's new to me.....

Al conocerlos, uno comprende porqué Baja California Sur se ha ganado a pulso el calificativo de ‘Paraíso entre dos mares’.

I understand it but my mind's hit a temporary laguna.....
patyjs
Mexico
Local time: 03:01
has earned
Explanation:
Oxford

ganarse algo a pulso to earn sth

Mike :)

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Note added at 6 mins (2007-07-10 22:26:24 GMT)
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se ha ganado a pulso el calificativo = has earned the label ...


Travelguru India Getaways - Family vacation getaways, weekend ...... Nainital has earned the label of 'Lake District' of India. .... The green paradise of Wayanad is located at a distance of 76 kilometers from Kozhikode. ...
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Online honeymoon plannerDescribed as The World’s original paradise island, coral reefs and warm seas ... to history’s influence and which has earned the label ‘Island of Love.’ ...
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Pulitzer Prize winner shakes off labels | csmonitor.com... explain how her work has earned the label "experimental" – at least until now. ... of Toni Morrison's novel "Paradise" for Oprah Winfrey's film company; ...
www.csmonitor.com/2002/0412/p19s01-alip.html - 62k - Jul 9, 2007 - Cached - Similar pages - Note this

Think About It CentralThis is a comic book that has earned the label. The question now, though, is how do we get this brilliant comic book where it will do the most good. ...
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Think About It CentralThis is a comic book that has earned the label. .... “auteur” books like Bone and Strangers in Paradise, (written, drawn and legally owned by one person), ...
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Note added at 4 days (2007-07-15 19:49:48 GMT) Post-grading
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You're welcome, patyjs - Mike :)
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Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 04:01
Grading comment
Thanks, Mike. This one worked best for me here, but I also liked Ruth's answer. Thanks,everyone.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +5has earned
Michael Powers (PhD)
4is deservedly calledRefugio
4through its own hard work
mariana24


  

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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
through its own hard work


Explanation:
Está en el Collins (bajo "pulso"). Pero también, al menos en mi país, "ganarse algo a pulso" es ganárselo con mucho esfuerzo. Suerte.

mariana24
Uruguay
Local time: 05:01
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Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
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19 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
is deservedly called


Explanation:
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Note added at 19 hrs (2007-07-11 17:39:10 GMT)
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New Zealand - a horseman's paradise - Roddy Wood Polo - Waireka ...
The country is indeed a horseman's paradise - there is racing all year round, ... It is deservedly called the Garden City because of the pride its residents ...
www.horsetalk.co.nz/roddywoodpolo/newzealand.shtml - 18k - Cached - Similar pages

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Note added at 19 hrs (2007-07-11 17:40:07 GMT)
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Cyprus History - Potted history of Cyprus - Discover Cyprus ...
Cyprus is deservedly called the "Island of Love and paradise island." Swim 3 times around the rock of Aphrodite and be forever beautiful! Is it true? ...
www.cyprustours.co.uk/cyprus-history.htm - 6k - Cached - Similar pages

Refugio
Local time: 01:01
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 63
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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +5
has earned


Explanation:
Oxford

ganarse algo a pulso to earn sth

Mike :)

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Note added at 6 mins (2007-07-10 22:26:24 GMT)
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se ha ganado a pulso el calificativo = has earned the label ...


Travelguru India Getaways - Family vacation getaways, weekend ...... Nainital has earned the label of 'Lake District' of India. .... The green paradise of Wayanad is located at a distance of 76 kilometers from Kozhikode. ...
www.bstravelbazaar.com/BS/Holidays/IndiaGetaway/Indiagetawa... - 62k - Cached - Similar pages - Note this

Online honeymoon plannerDescribed as The World’s original paradise island, coral reefs and warm seas ... to history’s influence and which has earned the label ‘Island of Love.’ ...
www.ukbride.co.uk/my-honeymoon-plan.html - 20k - Cached - Similar pages - Note this

Pulitzer Prize winner shakes off labels | csmonitor.com... explain how her work has earned the label "experimental" – at least until now. ... of Toni Morrison's novel "Paradise" for Oprah Winfrey's film company; ...
www.csmonitor.com/2002/0412/p19s01-alip.html - 62k - Jul 9, 2007 - Cached - Similar pages - Note this

Think About It CentralThis is a comic book that has earned the label. The question now, though, is how do we get this brilliant comic book where it will do the most good. ...
taic.livejournal.com/tag/abadazad - 90k - Cached - Similar pages - Note this

Think About It CentralThis is a comic book that has earned the label. .... “auteur” books like Bone and Strangers in Paradise, (written, drawn and legally owned by one person), ...
taic.livejournal.com/tag/classic+ebi - 198k - Cached - Similar pages - Note this


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Note added at 4 days (2007-07-15 19:49:48 GMT) Post-grading
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You're welcome, patyjs - Mike :)

Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 04:01
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 115
Grading comment
Thanks, Mike. This one worked best for me here, but I also liked Ruth's answer. Thanks,everyone.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Claudia Hoepelman: very well-earned if the asker wishes, to stress the 'a pulso' part of the term. Greetings.
10 mins
  -> Thank you, Claudia - Mike :) greetings also -

agree  Lydia De Jorge: agree w/Claudia. Saludos Mike!
1 hr
  -> Thank you, Lydia - Mike :) saludos Lydia

agree  silviantonia: has earned the right
3 hrs
  -> Thank you, silviatonia - Mike :)

agree  Tim Jenkins
9 hrs
  -> Thank you, Tim - Mike :)

agree  Nivia Martínez
1 day3 hrs
  -> Thank you, Nivia - Mike :)
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Changes made by editors
Jul 15, 2007 - Changes made by Michael Powers (PhD):
Edited KOG entrypatyjs's old entry - "se ha ganado a pulso" => "has earned"


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