Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
decrecimiento feliz
English translation:
contented contraction
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David Ronder
Apr 30, 2009 18:44
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Spanish term
decrecimiento feliz
Spanish to English
Social Sciences
Economics
Looking for a catchy, and hopefully succinct way to translate this term. The basic concept is generally described as "degrowth" or "degrowth economics." This particular term, which seems to have been coined in Italian by a writer named Pallante, has been translated in English as "happy degrowth." But my colleagues and I find this translation a bit lacking. Any ideas? Thanks!
Context:
The idea is covered in a Spanish book here: http://dondesergio.blogia.com/2008/021901-el-decrecimiento-f...
The Italian term is "la decrescita felice," and is discussed in blog form here: http://www.decrescitafelice.it/
Context:
The idea is covered in a Spanish book here: http://dondesergio.blogia.com/2008/021901-el-decrecimiento-f...
The Italian term is "la decrescita felice," and is discussed in blog form here: http://www.decrescitafelice.it/
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May 9, 2009 16:07: David Ronder Created KOG entry
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contented contraction
A suggestion. A bit snappier than happy degrowth maybe? Has rhythm and alliteration, while sticking pretty close to the meaning of the original.
I had plenty of other ideas, but they all ended up sounding like the titles of Milan Kundera novels - The Happy Antithesis of Growth, The Fortunate Converse of Growth and so on.
I thihk the above is my best shot.
Good luck with it.
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You could also have content contraction, but I don't think it runs so well.
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thihk = think, of course
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In defence of content/ed/ment, which I see a peer seems to regard as frivolous, I would point out that a) it is close to the original and b) it has the sense of "willing to accept something"(Oxford), which I think is very appropriate to the context.
I had plenty of other ideas, but they all ended up sounding like the titles of Milan Kundera novels - The Happy Antithesis of Growth, The Fortunate Converse of Growth and so on.
I thihk the above is my best shot.
Good luck with it.
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You could also have content contraction, but I don't think it runs so well.
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Note added at 38 mins (2009-04-30 19:22:52 GMT)
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thihk = think, of course
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In defence of content/ed/ment, which I see a peer seems to regard as frivolous, I would point out that a) it is close to the original and b) it has the sense of "willing to accept something"(Oxford), which I think is very appropriate to the context.
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Comment: "Sorry for the delay. Still not sure any of these quite do it, but I liked your answer best. Thanks to you and everyone else!"
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Less Growth, More Happiness
gives the idea - maybe a bit tame
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happy-sizing
:)
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or "resizing"
'small is beautiful'
:)
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or "resizing"
'small is beautiful'
:)
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rightsizing
This might fit the bill. Not a direct translation, but captures the meaning without creating a new term.
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Lisa McCarthy
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welcome de-growth/ de-growth happiness/contentment
The conference, “Economic **De-Growth*** for Ecological Sustainability and Social Equity”, brought together 140 participants, including economists, sociologists, philosophers, ecologists and
grassroots activists. Our presentation showed how
globalization not only leads to growth in economic scale,
but also to a faster pace of life, greater insecurity, and an
increasingly unstable world – one in which most people,
even those who seem to be in charge, have lost control
over the consequences of their actions.
http://www.isec.org.uk/newsletters/ISEC newsletter 2008.pdf
grassroots activists. Our presentation showed how
globalization not only leads to growth in economic scale,
but also to a faster pace of life, greater insecurity, and an
increasingly unstable world – one in which most people,
even those who seem to be in charge, have lost control
over the consequences of their actions.
http://www.isec.org.uk/newsletters/ISEC newsletter 2008.pdf
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Muriel Vasconcellos
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Each translation a gem!
Native in: English (Variant: US)
Works in: Spanish to English, Portuguese to English
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99
welcome degrowth
If you want to keep "degrowth" but find a less frivolous qualifier, this might work.
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Sorry, I didn't see Lisa's entry. I was basing my answer on "welcome growth," as in "welcome economic growth" (I would not agree with "happiness" or "contentment").
Examples:
One solution for easing the burden of **India's welcome economic growth** off the shoulders of the locals is for our developing country to explore other ...
www.travelmartindia.com/Article/Indias-economic-Tourism.htm...
**There has been welcome economic growth in almost every country in recent years** – a very positive development. But the well-founded fear is that vast numbers ...
www.unicef.org/ceecis/media_1351.html
**This exceedingly welcome economic growth** and strong investment activity in the automotive and construction industries have also had a positive effect on the ...
www.staedtische.co.at/fileadmin/gb2006/en/managementreport/...
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Sorry, I didn't see Lisa's entry. I was basing my answer on "welcome growth," as in "welcome economic growth" (I would not agree with "happiness" or "contentment").
Examples:
One solution for easing the burden of **India's welcome economic growth** off the shoulders of the locals is for our developing country to explore other ...
www.travelmartindia.com/Article/Indias-economic-Tourism.htm...
**There has been welcome economic growth in almost every country in recent years** – a very positive development. But the well-founded fear is that vast numbers ...
www.unicef.org/ceecis/media_1351.html
**This exceedingly welcome economic growth** and strong investment activity in the automotive and construction industries have also had a positive effect on the ...
www.staedtische.co.at/fileadmin/gb2006/en/managementreport/...
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