This site uses cookies. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Cookie settings
  1. KudoZ™ Top
  2. Italian to English
  3. Poetry & Literature

Si narra che

English translation: It is said that......

GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW)
Italian term or phrase:Si narra che
English translation:It is said that......
Entered by: Tom in London

08:20 Jul 7, 2008
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature
Italian term or phrase: Si narra che
It's an anecdote, starting with SI NARRA CHE

please don't ask me for context, as it really doesn't matter this time.
Lietta Warren-Granato
Italy
Local time: 03:11
It is said that......
Explanation:
another option
Selected response from:

Tom in London
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:11
Grading comment
Thank you all!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +9It is said that......
Tom in London
4 +2the story goes that ...
Rossella Mainardis
4 +2They say that
Patrick Freeman
3 +1legend has it that
Marco Indovino (X)
4the legend tells that
Olga Buongiorno
3it is told that
moranna (X)
3It narrates that/ he narrates that
deep_1235
4 -1Once upon the time
axies


Discussion entries: 3





  

Answers


3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
the story goes that ...


Explanation:
just an immediate translation

Rossella Mainardis
Italy
Local time: 03:11
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ItalianItalian

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Paul O'Brien: i'll buy that.
1 min
  -> Thanks!
agree  Dana Rinaldi: Good option too without context
12 hrs
  -> thanx!
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
legend has it that


Explanation:
A suggestion! It really depends on the context!

Marco Indovino (X)
Italy
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Valeria Lattanzi
4 hrs
  -> grazie, Valeria!
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

23 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
it is told that


Explanation:
my idea

moranna (X)
Italy
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

30 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
the legend tells that


Explanation:
Alcuni dei molti link di rif.

http://www.comune.portico-e-san-benedetto.fc.it/index.asp?pg...

http://italia-portal.vps.it/florence/tips/the_windows_always...

Olga Buongiorno
Italy
Local time: 03:11
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

30 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
They say that


Explanation:
another option

Patrick Freeman
Spain
Local time: 03:11
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Laura Nedea (X)
26 mins
agree  Dave 72: Probably how I would say it!
1 hr
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

45 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +9
It is said that......


Explanation:
another option

Tom in London
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:11
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 155
Grading comment
Thank you all!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Shera Lyn Parpia: That's what I would say.
11 mins
agree  Gian
17 mins
agree  Laura Crocè
20 mins
agree  Marie Scarano: the most generic option for any context
36 mins
agree  Amphyon
42 mins
agree  Serena Zarbo (X)
1 hr
agree  Dave 72: Think Marie makes a good point
1 hr
agree  Gina Ferlisi: certainly agree...hi tom :) Have a nice stay here in Florence..mamma mia che afa!!
2 hrs
  -> Thanks Gina, mi senti piu' vicino? ;)
agree  Dana Rinaldi: With no context this would be what I would use....... Buona vacanza Tom!!! Ciao Gina....
11 hrs
  -> thanks Dana. Buona vacanze + working but in a different place !
neutral  Patrick Freeman: good for recounting fabled stories etc. but am not sure it is very anecdotal, which is the only context we have
1 day 7 hrs
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

57 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
It narrates that/ he narrates that


Explanation:
It narrates that/ he narrates that

deep_1235
Local time: 06:41
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ItalianItalian
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

1 day 5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): -1
Once upon the time


Explanation:
If it is the beginning of a narrative then I would start like that for' si dice che... or si narra che...

axies
Australia
Local time: 10:41
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Rossella Mainardis: sorry, but this gramatically wrong, in any case: once upon a time
50 mins
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

Return to KudoZ list

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.

See also:
ProZ.com term search
Search millions of term translations
Close search
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search