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al espacio que las acoge

English translation: that lend a different meaning to the surrounding space

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Spanish term or phrase:al espacio que las acoge
English translation:that lend a different meaning to the surrounding space
Entered by: teju

19:05 Aug 12, 2009
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting / Art exhibit
Spanish term or phrase: al espacio que las acoge
From an essay to introduce an art exhibit:

Las piezas son una abstracción formal creadas por diferentes medios como pintura, fotografía, planos arquitectónicos y graficas los cuales generan campos visuales que le dan otro significado ***al espacio que las acoge***, igualando la percepción concebida del contenedor pictórico y convirtiéndolo en una metrópolis que se transforma en una abstracción en si misma, como una madeja que envuelve el lugar en el que se encuentra, para así recordarnos la idea de una ciudad contenida en otra, en donde el receptor se integra a ella así como al entorno en el que habita.

Gracias
teju
Local time: 21:18
that lend a different meaning to the surrounding space
Explanation:
Similar to Manuel's suggestion, but "them" really sounds a bit awkward, and I think that one has to take into account the proceding words in order to a render a proper translation here.

Alternative suggestion: that imbue the surrounding space with a different meaning.

Suerte.
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Robert Forstag
United States
Local time: 23:18
Grading comment
Nicely worded, thank you Robert. Saludos
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +4the space that surrounds them
Manuel Matias
5the place where they are situated
Eileen Brophy
4 +1to the space/area that houses/accommodates them
Edward Field
3 +1the space in which it is presented in
Giovanni Trumbo (X)
4...the space that comprises them...
eski
3that lend a different meaning to the surrounding space
Robert Forstag


Discussion entries: 3





  

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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +4
the space that surrounds them


Explanation:
Here, "acoge" is used rather figuratively to mean "rodea". It simply refers to the space around them, to whatever else is around them.

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Note added at 5 mins (2009-08-12 19:11:17 GMT)
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Of course you are free to choose a similarly figurative expression. That's up to you.

Manuel Matias
Spain
Local time: 05:18
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you for your help with this. Can you please take a look at my other question so that I can understand how it fits in with this? My other question is the phrase that follows this one, "igualando la percepción concebida del contenedor pictórico". Thanks!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Patricia Rosas
1 min
agree  Jenni Lukac (X)
47 mins
agree  Giovanni Trumbo (X): I have to agree with Manuel's explanation. He beat me to it!
53 mins
agree  Paola Giardina
1 hr
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
the space in which it is presented in


Explanation:
This is a tricky phrase to translate since it can be interpreted differently according to one's understanding and outlook on art itself.
Its talking about how the art modifies the very space in which it resides, or where it was placed. For example, a red flower can provide a contrast to the white walls in a museum. Therefore, i believe "the space in which it is presented in" is an appropriate translation

Giovanni Trumbo (X)
United States
Local time: 21:18
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you for your help with this. Can you please take a look at my other question so that I can understand how it fits in with this? My other question is the phrase that follows this one, "igualando la percepción concebida del contenedor pictórico". Thanks!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Manuel Matias: Another good option indeed. Looks like we came at the same time, but you took the time to explain the general meaning of the paragraph. Nice.
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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
the place where they are situated


Explanation:
Another alternative :)

Eileen Brophy
Spain
Local time: 05:18
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
le dan otro significado al espacio que las acoge
that lend a different meaning to the surrounding space


Explanation:
Similar to Manuel's suggestion, but "them" really sounds a bit awkward, and I think that one has to take into account the proceding words in order to a render a proper translation here.

Alternative suggestion: that imbue the surrounding space with a different meaning.

Suerte.

Robert Forstag
United States
Local time: 23:18
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 134
Grading comment
Nicely worded, thank you Robert. Saludos
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
...the space that comprises them...


Explanation:
...that generate visual fields which give another significance to ***the space that comprises them***...

No one will mind making distant figures as small as they have to be: The space which comprises them in its structure will restore and define their meaning. ...
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Note added at 3 hrs (2009-08-12 22:05:56 GMT)
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Note: Especially in this case; space does not simply envelope, but is transformed by what is contained within it.

Saludos
:)) eski

eski
Mexico
Local time: 21:18
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 134
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
to the space/area that houses/accommodates them


Explanation:
"Acoger" in the context that concerns us means "to accommodate", this word obviously being associated with the concept of "venue".
In another context however, its meaning can be to "receive", eg: "tuvo una gran acogida", meaning "he had a good reception" or "he was well received".

Edward Field
Local time: 05:18
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jim Tucker (X): or "the space that contains them"
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