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... is a surprise, so is the promise of Egyptian tribute.

Portuguese translation: ... é uma surpresa, como seria a promessa do tributo egípcio.

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English term or phrase:... is a surprise, so is the promise of Egyptian tribute.
Portuguese translation:... é uma surpresa, como seria a promessa do tributo egípcio.
Entered by: edecastroalves

18:24 Oct 31, 2011
English to Portuguese translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Religion / biografia de Deus
English term or phrase: ... is a surprise, so is the promise of Egyptian tribute.
The destruction of Sodoma is rather because of a sexual affront by the citizens of the town to the Lord himself. And if the threat of divine violence is a surprise,...
edecastroalves
... é uma surpresa, como seria a promessa do tributo egípcio.
Explanation:
Usaria assim para "so is", pois ele se refere a um passado distante, já ocorrido mas para ser elaborado no discurso do autor. Futuro do Pretérito/ Condicional.

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Maria Stella Tupynambá
Brazil
Local time: 06:02
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2... é uma surpresa, como seria a promessa do tributo egípcio.
Maria Stella Tupynambá
4 +1é uma surpresa, também é (uma surpresa) a promessa de tributo egípcio.
Martin Riordan


  

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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
... is a surprise, so is the promise of egyptian tribute.
é uma surpresa, também é (uma surpresa) a promessa de tributo egípcio.


Explanation:
"tribute" pode ter vários significados (impostos, homenagem), bem como a palavra "tributo" em PT.

Martin Riordan
Brazil
Local time: 06:02
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ivan Rocha, CT: Eu diria: "...é uma surpresa, também o é..."
1 hr
  -> Obrigado, Ivan! Concordo, mas seria "...também a é..." por referir-se à "surpresa"?
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
... is a surprise, so is the promise of egyptian tribute.
... é uma surpresa, como seria a promessa do tributo egípcio.


Explanation:
Usaria assim para "so is", pois ele se refere a um passado distante, já ocorrido mas para ser elaborado no discurso do autor. Futuro do Pretérito/ Condicional.



Maria Stella Tupynambá
Brazil
Local time: 06:02
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Native speaker of: Portuguese
PRO pts in category: 20
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Asker: 4


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Claudio Mazotti
8 mins
  -> Obrigada Claudio!
agree  Valmir Martins da Silva Junior
15 hrs
  -> Obrigada Valmir!
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