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adyace

English translation: is in line with / runs parallel to /underpins

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Spanish term or phrase:adyace
English translation:is in line with / runs parallel to /underpins
Entered by: Charles Vidor

00:29 Jul 31, 2011
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Philosophy
Spanish term or phrase: adyace
El concepto de “Historia” lineal de Oxidente forzosamente adyace al concepto de un relato que puede recombinarse, desarmarse, remasterizarse, fragmentarse. Modernismo y posmodernismo no son contrarios o, siquiera, sucesivos. Son complementarios.

Can't find adyace in the DRAE. Any ideas on how to translate it here?
Charles Vidor
is in line with / runs parallel to /underpins
Explanation:
I think that one of these three might sound natural in English. Examples: www.islamopediaonline.org/.../concept-inheritance-islam-li.... - En cachéIs the concept of inheritance in Islam in line with modern capitalist philosophy? Fatwa, posted 4.22.2010. Website URL: http://www.tarjumanulquran.org ...; www.suite101.com › ... › Poetry › American Poetry - En caché23 May 2011 – The allusions run parallel to the concept of the poem because each one is whimsical and poignant without being pretentious. ...; jech.bmj.com/content/65/2/116.full.pdfde JE Ataguba - 2011 - Artículos relacionados
principles underpinning the concept of prevention. Conclusion There is a need for further debate involving various disciplines to examine the concept of ...; dotsub.com/view/2ff54345-ea2f-492e-b62a-46a04ff2221e
2 min - 28 May 2008
It is a universal truth; it is a way of life; it underpins the concept of an open society; Many people regard you as a personification of ...

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Jenni Lukac (X)
Local time: 03:31
Grading comment
Thanks.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +2is in line with / runs parallel to /underpins
Jenni Lukac (X)
3 +2is reminiscent of
David Hollywood
4support/contribuir
Jennifer Levey
3 +1approximates
Barbara Cochran, MFA
4close to/similar
Lydia De Jorge


Discussion entries: 1





  

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19 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
support/contribuir


Explanation:
From adyudar:

adyuvar - WordReference Forums
forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=363137 - En cachéSimilares
5 publicaciones - 3 autores - Última entrada: 24 Ene. 2007
adyuvar Spanish-English Vocabulary / Vocabulario Español-Inglés.


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Note added at 22 mins (2011-07-31 00:52:36 GMT)
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Where, of course, 'contribuir' should read: 'contribute to'.

Jennifer Levey
Chile
Local time: 21:31
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
approximates


Explanation:
HTH

Barbara Cochran, MFA
United States
Local time: 21:31
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Bubo Coroman (X): yes, "necessarily approximates to the concept..." - a combination of "yacer" (to lie) with "ad" (close to)
6 hrs
  -> Good afternoon, and thanks, Doborah.
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
close to/similar


Explanation:
sugg

Lydia De Jorge
United States
Local time: 20:31
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
is reminiscent of


Explanation:
a wee bit free but might catch the tone ... in the sense of makes you think of

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Note added at 1 hr (2011-07-31 02:16:58 GMT)
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free I admit :)


David Hollywood
Local time: 22:31
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 16

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Natalia Pedrosa (X): I like the word. Cheers!
5 hrs
agree  Thayenga: A very good option. :)
6 hrs
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
is in line with / runs parallel to /underpins


Explanation:
I think that one of these three might sound natural in English. Examples: www.islamopediaonline.org/.../concept-inheritance-islam-li.... - En cachéIs the concept of inheritance in Islam in line with modern capitalist philosophy? Fatwa, posted 4.22.2010. Website URL: http://www.tarjumanulquran.org ...; www.suite101.com › ... › Poetry › American Poetry - En caché23 May 2011 – The allusions run parallel to the concept of the poem because each one is whimsical and poignant without being pretentious. ...; jech.bmj.com/content/65/2/116.full.pdfde JE Ataguba - 2011 - Artículos relacionados
principles underpinning the concept of prevention. Conclusion There is a need for further debate involving various disciplines to examine the concept of ...; dotsub.com/view/2ff54345-ea2f-492e-b62a-46a04ff2221e
2 min - 28 May 2008
It is a universal truth; it is a way of life; it underpins the concept of an open society; Many people regard you as a personification of ...



Jenni Lukac (X)
Local time: 03:31
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 40
Grading comment
Thanks.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  DLyons: The verb is related to "adyacencia" but "adjacent to" doesn't really work. So I'd go with "parallels".
9 hrs
  -> Thanks very much, DLyons. Have a good evening.
agree  liz askew
10 hrs
  -> Cheers and thanks, Liz. Have a good evening.
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