that his way is the correct way

Spanish translation: que su forma de actuar es la correcta

GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW)
English term or phrase:that his way is the correct way
Spanish translation:que su forma de actuar es la correcta
Entered by: Beatriz Ramírez de Haro

21:20 Nov 5, 2018
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Psychology / Manipulative people
English term or phrase: that his way is the correct way
Context:

I know Joe. He’s always determined to have what he wants. He always thinks he’s right—that his way is the correct way— the only way.

Thanks
Maria Iglesia Ramos
Spain
que su forma de actuar es la correcta
Explanation:
... y la única posible.
Selected response from:

Beatriz Ramírez de Haro
Spain
Local time: 14:59
Grading comment
excelente
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +2'que su forma de hacer las cosas es la correcta'
Beatriz Oberländer
3 +1que su forma es la correcta
Judith Armele
3 +1que su manera de hacer las cosas es lo que hay que hacer/acertado
David Hollywood
3que su forma de actuar es la correcta
Beatriz Ramírez de Haro


  

Answers


2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
que su forma es la correcta


Explanation:
Una opción.

Judith Armele
Mexico
Local time: 07:59
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 36

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Walter Landesman
20 hrs
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
'que su forma de hacer las cosas es la correcta'


Explanation:
Es lo que me suena.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 7 mins (2018-11-05 21:28:19 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Otras posibilidades en contexto:
'Él está convencido de que siempre tiene razón/El cree que siempre tiene razón, que su forma de pensar es la correcta... incluso la única'.




Beatriz Oberländer
Uruguay
Local time: 10:59
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 88

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  JohnMcDove: Es lo que yo iba a sugerir, repitiendo "forma", (a buenas horas, mangas verdes) por aquello del pleonasmo enfático: 'que su forma de hacer las cosas es la forma correcta'. Algún comentarista de ESPN decía: "Everyone has a right to my own opinion". :-)
9 hrs
  -> Muchas gracias, John. Y está (dicen que un político mexicano) el que dijo: "No estoy a favor ni en contra, sino todo lo contrario".

agree  Walter Landesman
20 hrs
  -> Muchas gracias otra vez, Walter.
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
que su forma de actuar es la correcta


Explanation:
... y la única posible.

Beatriz Ramírez de Haro
Spain
Local time: 14:59
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 1410
Grading comment
excelente
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
que su manera de hacer las cosas es lo que hay que hacer/acertado


Explanation:
mi sugerencia

David Hollywood
Local time: 10:59
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 52

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Walter Landesman
14 hrs
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.

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:
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search