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Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

tamaña barbarie

English translation:

barbarism on this scale

Added to glossary by David Ronder
Nov 10, 2009 22:06
14 yrs ago
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Spanish term

tamaña barbarie

Spanish to English Other Government / Politics War
"Sólo ese ánimo de venganza y, desde luego, la presión de la industria militar estadounidense, principal beneficiaria de cada conflicto bélico que tiene lugar en el mundo, justifican tamaña barbarie”.

barbaric acts of this size/nature?
Proposed translations (English)
4 +3 barbarism on this scale
4 +1 justify such barbaric acts
3 +1 acts of brutality of this magnitude
Change log

Nov 15, 2009 12:41: David Ronder Created KOG entry

Discussion

David Ronder Nov 12, 2009:
Well... ...'tamaño' is an adjective meaning 'tan grande o tan pequeño' (DRAE), so it is inherently augmentative/diminutive. If we knew specifically what the 'barbarie' was, we could say 'such barbarism' and the scale/magnitude would be clear. But precisely because this is vague, I think we need to make some explicit reference to it being of some scale or magnitude.
neilmac Nov 11, 2009:
Without more context ... it is not easy to tell if any additional text such as "magnitude/scale etc..." is actually required. As the sample text stands, I believe it is not, since we do not know what the "barbarie" specifically refers to. That's why I'd go with the simplest, less augmentative/hyperbolic option.
Christine Walsh Nov 10, 2009:
It's not in your question, but how about 'give reason for' or something similar, instead of 'justify'?
Taña Dalglish Nov 10, 2009:
Thanks Viviane Of course, you could use savagery, cruelty and I am sure there are quite a few other words too. Suerte.
VIV FATHIMAN (X) (asker) Nov 10, 2009:
That's not bad, I like it.

Proposed translations

+3
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barbarism on this scale

I'd say it's almost a set phrase:

Pakistani Generals Meeting in Emergency as Political Crisis ...Nothing, absolutely nothing can justify barbarism on this scale. The reported code of conduct is beyond all norms of humanity and definitely one of the most ...
www.satribune.com/archives/jun01_06_03/P1_Letter.htm - Cached - Similar

Letters Blog | The Australian9 Jan 2009 ... Barbarism on this scale must not be allowed to continue, lest we all become a victim of it. Terry Sat 10 Jan 09 (08:04am) ...
blogs.theaustralian.news.com.au/.../such_is_jerusalems_double_jeopardy_if_it_wins_it_loses/ - Cached - Similar

MoralityOnly by raising the consciousness of the average citizen from youth onward can the specter of racism and barbarism on this scale possibly be avoided. ...
www.skeptic.ca/American_Genocide.htm - Cached - Similar
Peer comment(s):
agree Christine Walsh
1 hr
Thanks, Chriswa
agree Muriel Vasconcellos : Nice!
8 hrs
Thanks, Muriel
agree Evans (X)
11 hrs
Thanks, Gilla
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
+1
4 mins

acts of brutality of this magnitude

Some ideas.
acts of brutality of this magnitude / barbaric acts of this magnitude.

Good luck.

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Note added at 6 mins (2009-11-10 22:12:30 GMT)
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http://www.wordreference.com/es/en/translation.asp?spen=barb...
Pocket Oxford Spanish Dictionary © 2005 Oxford University Press:

barbarie sustantivo femenino (de tribu, pueblo) barbarism, savagery;
(brutalidad) barbarity

Diccionario Espasa concise inglés-español © 2000 Espasa Calpe:
barbarie sustantivo feminino savagery, cruelty
Peer comment(s):
agree Christine Walsh
1 hr
Thank you so much Chris. So sweet. Un abrazo.
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+1
49 mins

justify such barbaric acts

Tamaña here means such
Peer comment(s):
agree neilmac : "such barbaric acts" is what sprang to mind :-)
16 hrs
Thanks, Neil
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