Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
habían picado adelante
English translation:
had taken the lead
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gspcpt
Apr 29, 2019 16:52
5 yrs ago
Spanish term
habían picado adelante
Spanish to English
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hunting (especially for ibex and deer)
A hunting phrase, from a journal of a hunting trip to shoot ibex, among others. I believe this is just a slang term, but I do not manage to capture its meaning. It has been telling the story of the two Spaniards who went in different directions, hunting ibex. Juan made a kill, while "I" did not.
Juan estaba feliz, él y su magnifico rifle habían picado adelante... y para mí aumentaba la presión.
Any ideas, please?
Juan estaba feliz, él y su magnifico rifle habían picado adelante... y para mí aumentaba la presión.
Any ideas, please?
Proposed translations
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| 3 +3 | had taken the lead |
patinba
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| 1 +3 | had pushed ahead |
Andres Larsen
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had taken the lead
The pressure referring to some form of competition, in which the speaker is now behind?
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As they set off in different directions, pushing or forging ahead does not quite fit.
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Note added at 19 hrs (2019-04-30 12:31:54 GMT)
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As they set off in different directions, pushing or forging ahead does not quite fit.
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Marie Wilson
: Seems likely as it refers to him and his rifle.
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Charles Davis
: Possibly; it's sometimes used like this in sporting contexts.
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neilmac
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Andres Larsen
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had pushed ahead
Juan had pushed ahead in a different direction with his magnificent hunting rifle
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Juan had pushed ahead in a different direction with his magnificent hunting rifle and I found myself under increasing pressure to catch up
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Note added at 27 mins (2019-04-29 17:19:29 GMT)
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Juan had pushed ahead in a different direction with his magnificent hunting rifle and I found myself under increasing pressure to catch up with him
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Note added at 26 mins (2019-04-29 17:18:54 GMT)
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Juan had pushed ahead in a different direction with his magnificent hunting rifle and I found myself under increasing pressure to catch up
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Note added at 27 mins (2019-04-29 17:19:29 GMT)
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Juan had pushed ahead in a different direction with his magnificent hunting rifle and I found myself under increasing pressure to catch up with him
Peer comment(s):
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José Patrício
: and economic problems. However Luis Alvaray tried to push ahead, because it has become apparent that the Mora report would [...] - https://www.linguee.com/spanish-english/translation/picar ad...
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Charles Davis
: Or perhaps "forged ahead". I think this is probably the meaning here.
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neilmac
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