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en un ambiente

English translation: in a setting

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Spanish term or phrase:en un ambiente
English translation:in a setting
Entered by: Lydianette Soza

16:17 Oct 25, 2016
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters / Spanish learning
Spanish term or phrase: en un ambiente
Source text:

La academia de Español les da la más cordial bienvenida al aprendizaje del segundo idioma, en importancia, más hablado en el mundo en un ambiente donde haremos que sea una experiencia única.

No sé, me parece que la expresión sale sobrando o no está completa?

My try:

The Spanish academy gives you a warm welcome to the learning [experience] of Spanish as a second language, which in order of importance is the most spoken language worldwide. You will live a unique experience while learning Spanish.
Lydianette Soza
Belize
Local time: 04:55
in a setting
Explanation:
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in a UNIQUE SETTING, for instance.

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History - Journeys School - Teton Science Schools
www.tetonscience.org › ...
The history of Journeys School begins with a contest. In the 1990s ... Open-minded students and skilled faculty form an educational community in a unique setting.
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Darius Saczuk
United States
Local time: 06:55
Grading comment
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +3in a setting
Darius Saczuk
4 +2in an environment
MollyRose
4in surroundings
neilmac
3 +1in a congenial atmosphere
JohnMcDove
3in a context
Ana Vozone


Discussion entries: 1





  

Answers


4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
in a setting


Explanation:
P

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Note added at 5 mins (2016-10-25 16:22:26 GMT)
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in a UNIQUE SETTING, for instance.

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Note added at 11 mins (2016-10-25 16:28:35 GMT)
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History - Journeys School - Teton Science Schools
www.tetonscience.org › ...
The history of Journeys School begins with a contest. In the 1990s ... Open-minded students and skilled faculty form an educational community in a unique setting.

Darius Saczuk
United States
Local time: 06:55
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in PolishPolish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 134

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Erika Ramos De Urquidi
3 mins
  -> Gracias, Erika.
agree  Margarida Martins Costelha
19 mins
  -> Gracias, Margarida.
agree  AllegroTrans
1 hr
  -> Thank you, AllegroTrans.
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17 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
in an environment


Explanation:
The Spanish academy gives you a warm welcome to learning the second-most important language spoken worldwide, in an environment where we will make this a unique experience.

However, the last part of the sentence sounds a bit odd. If ok to change it up a little, perhaps: ... in an environment that will make this a unique experience [for you].

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or setting, as Dariusz said. Got your answer in first while I was typing!

MollyRose
United States
Local time: 05:55
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 16

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  AllegroTrans
1 hr
  -> Thank you, Allegro!
agree  Alejandro Grimoldi
2 hrs
  -> Thank you, Alejandro!
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
in surroundings


Explanation:
An option. Something along these lines...
"The Spanish Academy warmly welcomes you to learning of the world's second most widely spoken language, in surroundings where we make it a unique experience




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Having said that, I probably wouldn't use my own effort and would probably try to express the notion more succinctly (the original sentence in Spanish seems rather bloated)...

neilmac
Spain
Local time: 12:55
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 207
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
in a context


Explanation:
Many good examples in this link:

https://www.google.pt/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&es...

Example sentence(s):
  • Human beings have always found it easier to remember things that they learn in a context where it is useful to them.

    https://books.google.pt/books?id=l4wwBgAAQBAJ&pg=PA113&lpg=PA113&dq=%22learn+in+a+context%22&source=bl&ots=s1vfx9oJvN&sig=AJ14E83CZcUI0hea3P
    https://books.google.pt/books?id=CuGHxdsy_RkC&pg=PA171&lpg=PA171&dq=%22learn+in+a+context%22&source=bl&ots=gViyWpIdA_&sig=UH4EI72D28FSa5Say-
Ana Vozone
Local time: 11:55
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 20

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  AllegroTrans: Not really, not when meaning a place/location
2 hrs
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12 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
in a congenial atmosphere


Explanation:
In my view the "congenial" aspect, is implied in the original.

I.e., congenial atmosphere = ambiente agradable / convivial atmosphere = atmósfera cordial.

Yes, of course, they are in a setting, an environment..., but whether that space is "warm" or "cold", whether is "cool" or "boring", it will depend on the guys creating the "atmosphere"... inducive to learning Spanish... or dancing sevillanas... :-)

Warmest greetings! ;-)

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Moliner (Diccionario de uso del español) gives,

ambiente

3 Conjunto de circunstancias morales que rodean a una persona e influyen en su desarrollo o comportamiento: ‘El ambiente de un niño en la escuela y en el hogar’. 1 Atmósfera, medio. [...]

6 Entorno agradable y concurrido: ‘En esa ciudad hay mucho ambiente’.

JohnMcDove
United States
Local time: 03:55
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 21

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Marta Maojo
1 day 35 mins
  -> Muchas gracias, Marta. :-)
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