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"dinosaurios"

English translation: giants


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Spanish term or phrase:dinosaurios
English translation:giants
Entered by: Kate Major
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14:42 Jun 29, 2010
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Tourism & Travel / Tourism Canary Islands
Spanish term or phrase: "dinosaurios"
From an article on the line-up for the International Atlantic Salsa festival:

También se barajan otros nombres, que de momento no están confirmados, tales como Lalo Rodríguez o Eddie Santiago. Estaremos a la expectativa para ver si este, ya buen cartel, se termina de poner bueno con alguno de estos dos “dinosaurios” de la salsa romántica.

I don't think that "dinosaurs" would be appropriate at all, given its negative connotations. Any alternatives? It's not coming to me...
Kate Major
Spain
Local time: 18:20
giants
Explanation:
These people are big names in salsa (and not that old, they're in their early 50's)
Selected response from:

Emma Goldsmith
Spain
Local time: 18:20
Grading comment
Thanks everyone! I really think Emma's answer was the closest in meaning here. "Legends" is also a good option. Thank you all. :)
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +14legends
Simon Bruni
4 +4giants
Emma Goldsmith
4 +2old glories
Andrés Martínez
4 +2stalwarts
Elizabeth Medina
4 +1icons/big namesLourdes Sanchez
4elder statesmen
Martin Cassell


Discussion entries: 2





  

Answers


5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
old glories


Explanation:
Otra opción que puede encajar.

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Note added at 7 mins (2010-06-29 14:50:28 GMT)
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Andrés Martínez
Spain
Local time: 18:20
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  meirs: Old Glory is the flag in the US - but the plural is more or less OK
3 mins
  -> Thanks meirs.
agree  Richard Boulter: I think this equates with 'elder statesmen' as suggested in Discussion by Martin. That could also be entered as an Anwer with which I could agree.
21 hrs
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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
giants


Explanation:
These people are big names in salsa (and not that old, they're in their early 50's)

Emma Goldsmith
Spain
Local time: 18:20
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 72
Grading comment
Thanks everyone! I really think Emma's answer was the closest in meaning here. "Legends" is also a good option. Thank you all. :)

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Cecilia Rey
1 min
  -> Thanks Cecilia
agree  Berenice Font: I agree. In Mexico, big powerful politians are also called Dinosaurios, they are well known and have been in power for a long time....
1 hr
  -> Thanks Berenissi
agree  Noni Gilbert
1 hr
  -> Thanks Noni
agree  Cinnamon Nolan: Also a good option.
16 hrs
  -> Thanks Cinnamon
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14 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +14
dinosaurios
legends


Explanation:
two legends of romantic salsa

Simon Bruni
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:20
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 40

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Fiona Kirton: perfect!
2 mins
  -> Thanks, Fiona :)
agree  Andy Watkinson: Like it.
9 mins
  -> Thanks, Andy :)
agree  MariaMast
9 mins
  -> Thanks, Maria :)
agree  teju: Muy inspirado Simón.
20 mins
  -> Thanks, Teju :)
agree  Dr. Andrew Frankland: Spot on.
26 mins
agree  Sonia Atkinson
33 mins
agree  Gilla Evans: I'd go with this
47 mins
agree  Berenice Font: nice way to put it too :)
1 hr
agree  Noni Gilbert
1 hr
agree  meirs: living legends maybe ?
2 hrs
agree  Isamar: I like meirs's suggestion given that they are still with us
2 hrs
agree  franglish: good suggestion from meirs for the finishing touch
4 hrs
agree  Cinnamon Nolan: Yes, especially 'living legends'.
16 hrs
agree  May_Be
2 days14 hrs
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15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
icons/big names


Explanation:
I would use icons

Lourdes Sanchez
Local time: 12:20
Works in field
Native speaker of: Spanish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Noni Gilbert: big names, yes, but personally I'm not so keen on icons!
1 hr
  -> gracias!
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19 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
stalwarts


Explanation:
As in "mainstay", "pillar", "standby". You can always count on 'em to deliver a great show.

Elizabeth Medina
Local time: 12:20
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 7

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Christine Walsh: I think this is just the right note, though I may be influenced by local usage of 'dinosaurios'
3 hrs
  -> Thank you Christine ;-)
agree  Lisa McCarthy: Exactly what I thought before I looked at the suggestions. Used in a music context :)
6 hrs
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21 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
elder statesmen


Explanation:
one suggestion among many: perhaps this might suitably emphasise the position of respect/authority/seniority which they occupy within their profession, as much as the admiration they receive from the public

Martin Cassell
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:20
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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