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cartonero

English translation: cartonero (cardboard seller/vendor)

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Spanish term or phrase:cartonero
English translation:cartonero (cardboard seller/vendor)
Entered by: Chutzpahtic (X)

14:27 Apr 28, 2005
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
Spanish term or phrase: cartonero
Anyone knows an equivalent for this word in English. Beggar would be a very vague translation.
Alejandra Tolj
Local time: 06:18
Read below please
Explanation:
I would leave the term in Spanish, in italics, and then in brackets give an explanation of the meaning, such as cardboard seller/vendor. Beggar is taking the concept too far, I reckon, since it is a profession - a humble one indeed -, but still they do get paid some money. Hope it helps. Good luck!
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Chutzpahtic (X)
Local time: 10:18
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Summary of answers provided
5 +1carton collector
Giovanni Rengifo
4 +1Read below please
Chutzpahtic (X)


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carton collector


Explanation:
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Note added at 7 mins (2005-04-28 14:35:04 GMT)
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I have to add that a \"carton collector\" is not a beggar. The term refers to some who collects and sells cartons for recycling purposes.

Giovanni Rengifo
Colombia
Local time: 04:18
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish

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agree  BAmary (X): In Argentina it is done for "profit", not for recycling purposes... just kidding.. he he
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16 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Read below please


Explanation:
I would leave the term in Spanish, in italics, and then in brackets give an explanation of the meaning, such as cardboard seller/vendor. Beggar is taking the concept too far, I reckon, since it is a profession - a humble one indeed -, but still they do get paid some money. Hope it helps. Good luck!

Chutzpahtic (X)
Local time: 10:18
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 12
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Thanks! This is the option I chose.

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agree  Marcela Russo (X)
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