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motivation letter

Spanish translation: carta de presentación

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English term or phrase:motivation letter
Spanish translation:carta de presentación
Entered by: Mariana Gozzarelli

19:12 Aug 3, 2007
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Business/Commerce (general)
English term or phrase: motivation letter
"Please send your CV in addition to a motivation letter."

It is about a Company that is offering career opportunities and asks the ones interested to send their CV and a motivation letter.
Mariana Gozzarelli
Argentina
Local time: 01:20
carta de presentación
Explanation:
cover letter- carta de presentación
http://www.wordreference.com/es/translation.asp?tranword=cov...

How to write a "letter of motivation", or cover letter

"Letter of motivation" seems to be a literal translation of the French "lettre de motivation". In the English-speaking world, the document is called a cover letter. Remember that it is a letter, so the layout must be correct:
Here are some tips to keep in mind when writing a cover letter.


• A "letter of motivation" or cover letter (CL) is your opportunity to "sell" yourself, i.e. convince the institution or company that they need to have you. Do not be modest: when applying for a job, explain clearly why you think you are suited for the position.
http://www.englishforums.com/English/WriteLetterMotivationCo...
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trans4u
Local time: 22:20
Grading comment
Thank you very much!!!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3carta de presentación
trans4u
5carta de motivación
Maria Faella
4carta de motivación/carta de interés/carta de intención
Florencia Di Bello
4carta de presentación
Mer286


Discussion entries: 1





  

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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
carta de motivación/carta de interés/carta de intención


Explanation:
Suerte! :)

Florencia Di Bello
Uruguay
Local time: 01:20
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 8
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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
carta de motivación


Explanation:
Suerte!

Maria Faella
Argentina
Local time: 01:20
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Spanish
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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
carta de presentación


Explanation:
cover letter- carta de presentación
http://www.wordreference.com/es/translation.asp?tranword=cov...

How to write a "letter of motivation", or cover letter

"Letter of motivation" seems to be a literal translation of the French "lettre de motivation". In the English-speaking world, the document is called a cover letter. Remember that it is a letter, so the layout must be correct:
Here are some tips to keep in mind when writing a cover letter.


• A "letter of motivation" or cover letter (CL) is your opportunity to "sell" yourself, i.e. convince the institution or company that they need to have you. Do not be modest: when applying for a job, explain clearly why you think you are suited for the position.
http://www.englishforums.com/English/WriteLetterMotivationCo...

trans4u
Local time: 22:20
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 30
Grading comment
Thank you very much!!!
Notes to answerer
Asker: It was of great help!!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Mer286: Ups! Together
1 min
  -> Don't mind at all! We were of the same mind.
agree  Nuria Mansilla
7 mins
  -> Gracias, Nuria.
agree  Sandra Cifuentes Dowling
8 mins
  -> Gracias, Sandra.
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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
carta de presentación


Explanation:
A letter of motivation (also called a "statement of purpose" or "personal essay") is a brief essay in which you explain what you hope to achieve during your studies or the scholarship program for which you are applying, as well as what it is that qualifies you as a top candidate for the scholarship.

Hope it helps!

Mer286
Argentina
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
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