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sensibilidad

English translation: sympathetically converted / sympathetic


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Spanish term or phrase:sensibilidad
English translation:sympathetically converted / sympathetic
Entered by: Comunican
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10:58 Oct 25, 2010
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tourism & Travel / hotel brochure
Spanish term or phrase: sensibilidad
Sensibilidad, confort y armonía
El hotel ha sido el fruto de la sensibilidad que contagia el paisaje. Con este propósito se ha convertido la antigua masía de XXX en un rincón de paz y tranquilidad dónde es fácil disfrutar plenamente de los valores más preciados de la zona.

Many thanks
Comunican
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:21
sympathetically converted / sympathetic
Explanation:
I think "sympatheticaly converted" (regularly used to describe buildings that fit in with their surroundings) and "sympathetic to its surroundings" in the phrase below, might be a good option here.

One example among thousands:

http://www.absolute-escapes.com/lake-district-cottages/lake-...
Selected response from:

Gilla Evans
Local time: 17:21
Grading comment
Thanks very much Gilla and everyone else
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +2sympathetically converted / sympathetic
Gilla Evans
4epitome of the sensation/ambience/environment
Kimberlee Thorne-Waintraub
4sense of well-being
Graham Allen-Rawlings
4atmosphereerowe
3sensitivity
Deborah Lockett


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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
epitome of the sensation/ambience/environment


Explanation:
To me, this means it awakens your senses, due to the natural environment that surrounds the hotel.



Example sentence(s):
  • The hotel has been the epitome of the sensation that the scenery provides.
Kimberlee Thorne-Waintraub
United States
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
atmosphere


Explanation:
I would say something like "the atmosphere pervading the countryside" (I'm sure you can do it better!)

erowe
Spain
Local time: 18:21
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16
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20 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
sense of well-being


Explanation:
another suggestion.
Sounds positive: well-being, comfort and harmony ...

Graham Allen-Rawlings
Spain
Local time: 18:21
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
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31 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
sympathetically converted / sympathetic


Explanation:
I think "sympatheticaly converted" (regularly used to describe buildings that fit in with their surroundings) and "sympathetic to its surroundings" in the phrase below, might be a good option here.

One example among thousands:

http://www.absolute-escapes.com/lake-district-cottages/lake-...

Gilla Evans
Local time: 17:21
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 60
Grading comment
Thanks very much Gilla and everyone else

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Sonia Atkinson
2 hrs
  -> thanks, Sonia
agree  philgoddard
4 hrs
  -> thanks, Phil!
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
sensitivity


Explanation:
sensitivity referring to the "paz y tranquilidad" mentioned afterwards and also the type of patron the hotel wants to attract.

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Note added at 3 hrs (2010-10-25 14:29:28 GMT)
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i.e. sensitive patrons appreciate peaceful and quiet surroundings.

Deborah Lockett
Local time: 17:21
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 155

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  philgoddard: This is one possible translation, but your explanation is wrong - it's nothing to do with peace and tranquillity or the type of clients they want.
1 hr
  -> hi Phil, I think the clue is in "la sensibilidad que contagia el paisaje", I can only understand this as a natural force. Sensitivity means a heightened sense of feeling which operates most powerfully in conditions of "paz y tranquilidad".
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