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English translation: ornamental waterworks


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Spanish term or phrase:juegos de agua
English translation:ornamental waterworks
Entered by: Gerardo Garcia Ramis
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09:07 Dec 31, 2004
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tourism & Travel
Spanish term or phrase: juegos de agua
From a description of some landscaped gardens in Málaga, Spain:
"...más tarde, el conde de Villalcázar realizaría un jardín cortesano, con hermosas fuentes, esculturas y JUEGOS DE AGUA."
Daniel Burns
Local time: 00:33
ornamental waterworks
Explanation:
From the context it seems the text describes some sort of noblemens' playground. There's nearly 100 supporting references in Google (note that "ornamental water works" [three words] will not yield hits).
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Gerardo Garcia Ramis
Local time: 01:33
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Summary of answers provided
4 +7ornamental waterworks
Gerardo Garcia Ramis
5water featuresxxxtazdog
5water games
Joao Andre Madeira
5water shows
Smartranslators
3water concert
Сергей Лузан


  

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28 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
water shows


Explanation:
Another option. Suerte

Smartranslators
Local time: 07:33
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 64
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
water concert


Explanation:
1,460 English pages for "water concert".
Atlanta Child and Family Events and Attractions | AccessAtlanta... and get wet. Check the visitor center for scheduled "water concerts," the splashing and flowing of the fountain is set to music. ...
www.accessatlanta.com/events/ content/events/guides/kids.html


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http://www.google.ru/search?hl=en&as_qdr=all&q= fountain "wa...

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Persteksten Concert d\'Eau
... With their “Water concert for winter garden”, performed yesterday evening, Mélodie ...
by the six unsinkable musicians, wallows in the fountain of eternal ...
wildidee.xs4all.be/jm/concerten/ 0203/CONCERTDEAU/PersCDE.htm
http://www.google.ru/search?hl=en&as_qdr=all&q= fountain "wa...


    www.accessatlanta.com/events/ content/events/guides/kids.html
Сергей Лузан
Russian Federation
Local time: 09:33
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +7
ornamental waterworks


Explanation:
From the context it seems the text describes some sort of noblemens' playground. There's nearly 100 supporting references in Google (note that "ornamental water works" [three words] will not yield hits).


    Reference: http://www.normandy-tourism.org/gb/21SitMo/sitmo38.html
    Reference: http://www.archimagazine.com/bookshop/laromitti.htm
Gerardo Garcia Ramis
Local time: 01:33
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ana Boadla: Creo que es lo más adecuado para ese contexto. Un error otográfico se perdona en la Noche de Fin de Año!!!
1 hr
  -> Thanks! GGR

agree  Joao Andre Madeira
1 hr
  -> Thanks! GGR

agree  JaneTranslates: I also like Cindy's "water features," but your suggestion feels right in this context. I got exactly the same impression, of a nobleman's "caprice."
5 hrs
  -> Thanks! (Could kick myself for misplacing the apostrophe in noblemen's) GGR

agree  Xenia Wong
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  -> Thank you!

agree  xxxsonja29
1 day2 hrs
  -> Thank you!

agree  Gabriel Aguirre: I'd be inclined to leave "ornamental" out if used outside the context above.
2 days3 hrs
  -> Yes, "ornamental" squeaks in because of the context. If it were otherwise, I might also go with Cindy's "water features". Thanks.

agree  worldlink
3 days8 hrs
  -> Thanks!
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15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
water games


Explanation:
That's it!

:)
Good luck!

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www.gamekids.com/games3.html

www.funattic.com/game_water.htm

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Yeah, good point, I think ornamental waterworks as suggested is exactly what it means! Please ignore my suggestion!

Joao Andre Madeira
Local time: 06:33
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Ana Boadla: I don't think it refers to amusement parks but to ornamental fountains with moving water. Reread the context. Happy 2005!Así me gusta!!FAIR PLAY!!!
5 hrs
  -> I agree! Thanks! Lol, happy 2005 2 u 2 :)
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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
water features


Explanation:
In your context, it obviously doesn't refer to games. It refers to water in things like waterfalls or cascades, sprays, spouts or jets, i.e., things that are not strictly just "fountains." The all-encompassing name for these things is "water features."

You will find, literally, many, many thousands of references:
http://www.google.es/search?num=100&hl=en&q=garden fountains...

Here are a few specific ones:

There is a huge range of fountains of many materials, types and periods from simple fountains, the focal points of villa gardens, to complex networks of ***water features*** like the cascade house and its associated fountains and cascades at Chatsworth...
http://www.ihbc.org.uk/context_archive/53/gazebo_dir/gazebo_...

This page has photos:

No one can deny the power and attraction of ***water features***. And it's never been easier for gardeners to add the sparkle and serenity of water to their own landscapes. Garden centers and flower shows throughout North America provide both the tools and the inspiration; this book will give readers the know-how.
Projects range from simple to more advanced. Readers can choose among a classic wall-mounted fountain spout, a traditional or contemporary cascade and garden pond, an authentic Japanese-style bamboo water pump, witty water sculptures, and more. With 16 projects in all, this book has something to offer all tastes, budgets, and abilities.
http://www.gardenguides.com/books/outdoorwaterfeatures.htm


xxxtazdog
Spain
Local time: 07:33
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 155

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Gerardo Garcia Ramis: Though I stand by "ornamental waterworks" for this usage, yes, water features does encompass best this whole universe of water spouting, spraying and generally sprinkling anyone and anything nearby.
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