Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
El tiempo no pasa en balde
English translation:
Time takes its toll/Every stage of (a woman\'s) life has its own beauty
Added to glossary by
Lydia De Jorge
Aug 14, 2011 14:17
12 yrs ago
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Spanish term
United States
Don't just say it, say it right!
Native in: Spanish 
, English
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, English, and 1 more.
El tiempo no pasa en balde
Spanish to English
Marketing
Cosmetics, Beauty
Beauty tips
El tiempo no pasa en balde: la piel y el aspecto de una persona varían con los años. El maquillaje debe adaptarse a cada circunstancia y convertirse así en tu aliado para que siempre te sientas, y te vean, atractiva y bella.
Hoping someone can think of a catchy equivalent. Many thanks!
Hoping someone can think of a catchy equivalent. Many thanks!
Proposed translations
(English)
Proposed translations
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34 mins
Selected
Time takes its toll/Every stage of (a woman's) life has its own beauty
It depends on whether you what to use scare tactics or opt for an upbeat intro for an English-speaking audience (a decision best reviewed by the client). I tried several combinations, but these seemed to have the most resonance when I did a corpus search. The BEST Stage of LIFE .....!! - IndusLadies -
www.indusladies.com/...life.../28570-the-best-stage-of-life... is a puzzle. Sometimes it makes us laugh. Sometimes it makes us . ... I am in middle adulthood, and enjoying this too, Each stage has its own beauty. ... good topic..i too agree with Aruna...each stage has its best and difficult ...; About the painter | Anita Vandenberghe -
www.anitavandenberghe.com/about/She lived most of her life in a rural environment. ... with them in her own way and eventually made her realize that every stage in life has its own beauty. ...; Life - Fabulously Cheeky
www.fabulouslycheeky.com/archives/category/lifeIt has been a life changing week for me, on many levels. ..... So, if you want to pamper yourself with Natural Cosmetic Products, .... What we have to remember is that every stage of life has its own beauty and its own purpose. ...; Cosmetic Therapy -
medthin.net/cosmetic_therapy.phpLet's face it, whether you're a man or a woman, time can take its toll on your skin. Are you concerned or worried about: Having lost those rosy cheeks and ...
www.indusladies.com/...life.../28570-the-best-stage-of-life... is a puzzle. Sometimes it makes us laugh. Sometimes it makes us . ... I am in middle adulthood, and enjoying this too, Each stage has its own beauty. ... good topic..i too agree with Aruna...each stage has its best and difficult ...; About the painter | Anita Vandenberghe -
www.anitavandenberghe.com/about/She lived most of her life in a rural environment. ... with them in her own way and eventually made her realize that every stage in life has its own beauty. ...; Life - Fabulously Cheeky
www.fabulouslycheeky.com/archives/category/lifeIt has been a life changing week for me, on many levels. ..... So, if you want to pamper yourself with Natural Cosmetic Products, .... What we have to remember is that every stage of life has its own beauty and its own purpose. ...; Cosmetic Therapy -
medthin.net/cosmetic_therapy.phpLet's face it, whether you're a man or a woman, time can take its toll on your skin. Are you concerned or worried about: Having lost those rosy cheeks and ...
Note from asker:
| Thanks, Jenni. Time takes its toll fits well and is SOOOOOO true! |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Saludos, Jenni!"
+1
3 mins
Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
US Court Cert. 1980 Ph.D. 1981
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, Portuguese to English, English to Spanish, and 2 more.
Related KudoZ points
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35
Time doesn't go by in vain
one possibility
Mike
Mike
-2
4 mins
The life is short
hth
Note from asker:
| Thanks, but I don't see how this fits the context. |
Peer comment(s):
| disagree |
Stephen D
: This is not the meaning at all
34 mins
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it does well. Languages may differ, but the mind :)
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FVS (X)
: no
1 hr
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yes, surely yes...
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5 mins
George Rabel
Native in Spanish
TRANSLATIONS THAT READ LIKE ORIGINALS
Native in: Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish, Spanish to English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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12
The passage of time does show
2- Time does not pass unnoticed
3- The passage of time always leaves its mark
3- The passage of time always leaves its mark
10 mins
anademahomar
Honduras
Honduras
Native in Spanish
&
English
Works in field
Honduras
Personalized service
Native in: Spanish , English
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
Related KudoZ points
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4
Time passes, and the years take their toll
Not a literal translation, but I think that´s what it´s meant to convey.
4 mins
Eileen Banks
Argentina
Argentina
Native in Spanish
Argentina
Thorough, fast and dependable
Native in: Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
time never goes by unnoticed
Suerte! :)
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Note added at 6 mins (2011-08-14 14:23:21 GMT)
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Whimsical English: about time
whimsicalenglish.blogspot.com/2010/05/about-time.html - Cached1 May 2010 – Time never goes by unnoticed. (el tiempo no pasa en balde). Publicado por lluvia Etiquetas: expressions · Email This BlogThis! ...
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Note added at 3 hrs (2011-08-14 17:45:04 GMT)
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Thanks, Lydia :)
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Note added at 6 mins (2011-08-14 14:23:21 GMT)
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Whimsical English: about time
whimsicalenglish.blogspot.com/2010/05/about-time.html - Cached1 May 2010 – Time never goes by unnoticed. (el tiempo no pasa en balde). Publicado por lluvia Etiquetas: expressions · Email This BlogThis! ...
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Note added at 3 hrs (2011-08-14 17:45:04 GMT)
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Thanks, Lydia :)
Note from asker:
| I like it! Seems to fit well. Thanks! |
3 hrs
Laurie Price
Mexico
Mexico
Native in English
Mexico
Real English: correct, concise, complete
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, English
Time's passing leaves evidence
"Time doesn't pass in vain" doesn't 'do it' for me -- as it doesn't really address the physical, hence my answer --
which I think says it without implicating either 'good' or 'bad' -- it just addresses that ongoing process --
Hope it helps!
which I think says it without implicating either 'good' or 'bad' -- it just addresses that ongoing process --
Hope it helps!
10 hrs
Rachel Fell
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Works in field
United Kingdom
Thorough, knowledgeable and resourceful
Native in: English (Variant: UK) 
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English, Italian to English, and 4 more.
Related KudoZ points
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8
Time's passing leaves its traces
another sugg.
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