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19:50 Feb 3, 2018
Spanish to English translations [PRO] Social Sciences - Education / Pedagogy / School description
Spanish term or phrase:centro de alto standing
SPAIN. I can't believe there isn't already a translation for "alto standing" in the proz glossaries. I know what it means, but I only really recall seeing it in adverts for... ahem... escort services.
Director of ICT at a prestigious school in China, August 2018
About the School: With prestigious links to their sister school in London, this is a dynamic school for Chinese students following the UK curriculum. The 220 students in this school are high achievers and it is very academically focused.
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and maybe you could use another word in "Es un centro con gran prestigio" - e.g.
What's On at The Fitzwilliam Museum in December and January?
www.thetamburlaine.co.uk › Home › Cambridge Attractions
15 Dec 2017 - Cambridge is home to a choice of many incredible museums, one of which is The Fitzwilliam Museum. Located in central Cambridge city. it is part of the well-known and highly esteemed academic centre of excellence, The University of Cambridge. The Fitzwilliam Museum boasts a vast collection of art and ...
I think I'll end up using "top ranking"... Although it will also depend on which journal they're sending the article to (apparently it's been rejected by one already). Thanks again to everyone for all the helpful suggestions. 4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer
... as it appears in the next sentence: "Es un centro con gran prestigio del que también se valora el buen clima de la escuela, la calidad de los maestros, la innovación de sus programas y los buenos resultados académicos".
"Las familias lo describen como un centro «5 estrellas» y el alumnado como un «centro de alto standing» por ser bonito, familiar, seguro y tener muchos recursos."
Director of ICT at a prestigious school in China, August 2018
About the School: With prestigious links to their sister school in London, this is a dynamic school for Chinese students following the UK curriculum. The 220 students in this school are high achievers and it is very academically focused.
-------------------------------------------------- Note added at 44 mins (2018-02-03 20:35:00 GMT) --------------------------------------------------
and maybe you could use another word in "Es un centro con gran prestigio" - e.g.
What's On at The Fitzwilliam Museum in December and January?
www.thetamburlaine.co.uk › Home › Cambridge Attractions
15 Dec 2017 - Cambridge is home to a choice of many incredible museums, one of which is The Fitzwilliam Museum. Located in central Cambridge city. it is part of the well-known and highly esteemed academic centre of excellence, The University of Cambridge. The Fitzwilliam Museum boasts a vast collection of art and ...
Rachel Fell United Kingdom Local time: 06:52 Native speaker of: English PRO pts in category: 20
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I think I'll end up using "top ranking"... Although it will also depend on which journal they're sending the article to (apparently it's been rejected by one already). Thanks again to everyone for all the helpful suggestions.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Ok, but I don't want to use prestige/prestigious, as they appear elsewhere in the text.
Asker: I've always been fond of "top ranking" since I heard the song. I'd considered "top-notch" but apparently that's old hat now... ./
Explanation: I like "prestigious" too...but my experience in the world of diplomacy draws me to this suggestion...
Meridy Lippoldt United States Local time: 01:52 Native speaker of: English
Notes to answerer
Asker: This is nice, but may be a wee bit formal. Am looking for something the students might say, without stooping to "awesome" and "rad", or whatever the kids say nowadays :)
Explanation: 'Outstanding' is often used for especially good schools.
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Maybe just use 'excellent'.
Or 'exceptional'
Michele Fauble United States Local time: 22:52 Works in field Native speaker of: English PRO pts in category: 26
Notes to answerer
Asker: We've already used "outstanding" more than once in the text to translate "destacado", which also appears several times. So we're looking for other options.
