Seja consciente

English translation: (used in isolation) Be aware. Be conscientous. (taking action) Do your part. // Participate. // Get with the program.

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Portuguese term or phrase:	Seja consciente
English translation:	(used in isolation) Be aware. Be conscientous. (taking action) Do your part. // Participate. // Get with the program.
Entered by:	Michael Powers (PhD)

20:36 Sep 24, 2007

Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Environment & Ecology

Portuguese term or phrase: Seja consciente

The full context: Você pode reutilizar essa sacola. Seja consciente.

I was thinking "Do your part" could work here, but I'm not sure. A little help! Thanks.

Holly Boyer (X) KudoZ activity Questions: 5 (none open) Answers: 0 United States
Local time: 19:38

Do your part. // Participate. // Get with the program.

Explanation:
I agree with Amy - I like your choice a lot.

Mike :)

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Note added at 8 mins (2007-09-24 20:44:46 GMT)
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In isolation, I like Jack's answer. Technically he is correct; however, given the proceeding sentence, I like your suggestion even more in this particular context.

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Note added at 15 mins (2007-09-24 20:51:38 GMT) Post-grading
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I agree with your selection. My selections were along the same line, but yours was better. Muriel liked yours better too. That's great! You were thinking outside the box.

Mike :)

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Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 19:38

Grading comment

Thanks, Mike. I went with "do your part" but I also liked your other suggestions.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

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4 +2

Do your part. // Participate. // Get with the program.

Michael Powers (PhD)

Be conscientious / Be aware

jack_speak

Discussion entries: 1

Answers

4 mins confidence:

Be conscientious / Be aware

Explanation:
these are 2 more equally valid options.

jack_speak
Local time: 19:38
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English

5 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +2

Do your part. // Participate. // Get with the program.

Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 19:38
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 52

Grading comment

Thanks, Mike. I went with "do your part" but I also liked your other suggestions.

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