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un país en marcha

English translation: a country on the move


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Spanish term or phrase:un país en marcha
English translation:a country on the move
Entered by: xxxtazdog
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13:25 Jan 14, 2005
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tourism & Travel
Spanish term or phrase: un país en marcha
This is a short tourist document that describes Catalonia as being a country with much dynamic spirit, and get up and go, if you like. I need to say that it "is a country 'en marcha'". On the go? Up and running? In full swing? I can't really think of anything that sounds right. Just wondered if anyone had any ideas? Many thanks.
Robert Taylor
Local time: 07:33
on the move
Explanation:
on the move
Busily moving about; active: A nurse is on the move all day.
Going from one place to another: troops on the move.
Making progress; advancing: a technology that is clearly on the move.
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=move

Especially because of the last sense.
Selected response from:

xxxtazdog
Spain
Local time: 07:33
Grading comment
Hi, this sounds like a good solution to me, many thanks to you! Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions they were all very helpful!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +8on the movexxxtazdog
3 +5on the go
Trudy Peters
5 +2A country thats going places
William Pairman
4 +2a country that´s happening
George Rabel
4 +2country in action/ on the move
Adela Van Gils
4 +1an up and running country
Paula Morabito
4in full swingHemuss


  

Answers


2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +5
un país en marcha
on the go


Explanation:
I like "on the go" :-)

Trudy Peters
Local time: 01:33
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Rebecca Hendry
0 min

agree  moken: or 'on the move' :O) :O)
1 min

agree  rhandler
1 hr

agree  Herman Vilella: correct --- and close to the truth, believe it or not
3 hrs

agree  María T. Vargas
5 hrs
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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
un paнs en marcha
in full swing


Explanation:
Se podría decir así también.
Suerte!

Hemuss
Local time: 08:33
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in BulgarianBulgarian
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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
un país en marcha
an up and running country


Explanation:
Otra opción!
saludos

Paula Morabito
Argentina
Local time: 02:33
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Silvina Jover-Cirillo: La mejor de las opciones para promocionar un país, desde el punto de vista turístico.
2 hrs
  -> Gracias, Slivina!
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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +8
un país en marcha
on the move


Explanation:
on the move
Busily moving about; active: A nurse is on the move all day.
Going from one place to another: troops on the move.
Making progress; advancing: a technology that is clearly on the move.
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=move

Especially because of the last sense.


xxxtazdog
Spain
Local time: 07:33
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 155
Grading comment
Hi, this sounds like a good solution to me, many thanks to you! Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions they were all very helpful!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  MJ Barber: my thoughts
6 mins
  -> it's the first thing that popped into my mind

agree  Nikki Graham: yes, before I read your answer, making progress was my understanding of the Spanish
1 hr
  -> hi Nikki--thanks

agree  PB Trans: on the move (lots of hits for "country on the move")
1 hr
  -> thanks--and yes, you're right, there are quite a few

agree  Gerardo Garcia Ramis: sounds best
2 hrs
  -> thanks

agree  Herman Vilella: now that I think of it, on the move is good
3 hrs
  -> thanks

agree  Refugio: exactly what I was going to say
3 hrs
  -> thanks, Ruth

agree  Trudy Peters
4 hrs
  -> thanks, Trudy

agree  Andy Watkinson: Please stop "pre-empting" my answers ;-)
14 hrs
  -> the early bird and all that.... :-)
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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
un país en marcha
country in action/ on the move


Explanation:
I prefer in action. see for instance:http://europa.eu.int/comm/regional_policy/sources/docgener/p...


    Reference: http://europa.eu.int/comm/regional_policy/sources/docgener/p...
Adela Van Gils
Netherlands
Local time: 07:33
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Xenia Wong: Me gusta esta..............
16 mins

agree  Daniela Hecht: a mí también ;)
6 hrs
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22 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
un país en marcha
a country that´s happening


Explanation:
another option...

George Rabel
Local time: 01:33
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 20

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Patricia Fierro, M. Sc.
6 mins
  -> Gracias, Patricia Fierro, M. Sc.

agree  Trudy Peters: I like that, too :-)
2 hrs
  -> Thank you, Trudy
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33 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
un país en marcha
A country thats going places


Explanation:
another alternative

William Pairman
Local time: 07:33
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  moken: Nice! :O) :O)
5 mins
  -> Gracias Alvaro

agree  Andy Watkinson: Register/style is spot on But. ("that's")
13 hrs
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