1ª. Respeta el descanso nocturno.

English translation: Please be quiet while others are sleeping

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Spanish term or phrase:1ª. Respeta el descanso nocturno.
English translation:Please be quiet while others are sleeping
Entered by: Sheilann

16:01 May 14, 2004
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tourism & Travel / Youth hostel
Spanish term or phrase: 1ª. Respeta el descanso nocturno.
Youth hostel rules of conduct. Can someone help with those 3 sentences?

1ª. Respeta el descanso nocturno.

2ª. Deberás enseñar tu credencial en la base de acampada (Site).

3ª. Atiende a las indicaciones del "hospitalero" (you do not have to translate this word). Si necesitas algo están a tu disposición.
isabelita1 (X)
Local time: 15:16
Please be quiet while others are sleeping
Explanation:
Please show your ID when entering the camp site.
Please follow the instructions of the "hospitalero". Ask him if you need anything.
I don't think the language of officialdom is necessary in this context.
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Sheilann
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Local time: 15:16
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51- Please do not make noise while people are sleeping
Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X)
4Please be quiet while others are sleeping
Sheilann


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1ª. Respeta el descanso nocturno.
1- Please do not make noise while people are sleeping


Explanation:
Hay miles de maneras de decir eso...ninguna puede ser literal en inglês...tres frases son demasiado....la palavra respeto por ejemplo no funciona aqui en ingles!

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Note added at 7 mins (2004-05-14 16:09:07 GMT)
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OR
Please do not make noise during sleeping hours (las horas)

Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X)
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1ª. Respeta el descanso nocturno.
Please be quiet while others are sleeping


Explanation:
Please show your ID when entering the camp site.
Please follow the instructions of the "hospitalero". Ask him if you need anything.
I don't think the language of officialdom is necessary in this context.

Sheilann
Spain
Local time: 15:16
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 52
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