vuelta olimpica
English translation: Olympic lap
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| 23:51 Aug 3, 2001 |
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|  Selected response from: David Meléndez Tormen Chile | |||
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| na +5 | Olympic lap |
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| na +1 | my read |
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| na +1 | the thrilled/joyous players took a victory lap |
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21 mins peer agreement (net): +1
my read Explanation: 'dar la vuelta' means to skirt or go around somebody or something so a loose translation of your sentence could be: "The thrilled players made a gripping/exhilarating getaway [to avoid something]" (Olympic in the sense of 'big' doesn't seem to fit stylistically) my two centavos... |
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27 mins peer agreement (net): +5
Olympic lap Explanation: I'm copying some references. You can even see a pic of Pelé on an Olymplic lap! :-) Good luck! "Pelé on his olympic lap after that glorious game." (http://www.isfa.com/server/web/pele/english/pele_pictures_sf... "Schedule of Events 9:15 Prepare for Parade * Parade of Nations to Flagpole Area Opening Ceremonies * Pledge of Allegiance *Ceremonial Olympic Lap by Torch Bearers * Torch Lighting" (http://www.east-china.k12.mi.us/wse/field day.htm) |
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