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Spanish to English: Interview to world famous artist Carlos Paez Vilaro General field: Art/Literary Detailed field: Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
Source text - Spanish El arte de un pionero
Opción Inmobiliaria conversó con el artista plástico Carlos Páez Vilaró, máximo representante de la cultura del Uruguay y “embajador” de Punta Ballena (ubicada a pocos kilómetros de la península de Punta del Este), una maravilla de la naturaleza que sirve de soporte a Casapueblo, original obra arquitectónica del artista, residencia, atelier y taller – museo.
¿Cómo descubrió que Punta Ballena era el lugar donde construiría su residencia y taller?
Siempre digo, que mi emoción al descubrir el lugar debe haber sido similar a la del cosmonauta cuando puso sus pies en la luna. Punta Ballena, en la década del 50, era un sitio desolado, solo habitado por las lagartijas y los teruteros. Al profanar su soledad, no dudé un instante en pensar que allí construiría mi taller definitivo.
Casapueblo es una obra de arte enclavada en el paisaje de la Punta que ha ido creciendo y desarrollándose a través del tiempo. ¿Esto es parte de una concepción inicial o es fruto de impulsos posteriores?
Casapueblo fue naciendo entre mis manos naturalmente, como nace una planta
enraizada entre dos adoquines. Levantarla fue el resultado de un proceso dependiente de mis alcances económicos superados por mis ansias de levantarla. Eso me llevó a construir primeramente una modesta casilla de lata prendida con alfileres del acantilado.
En ella fui almacenando materiales para la que sería luego “La Pionera”, una casilla de madera, basada en tablones y maderos que recogía en las orillas del mar los dias de tormenta, como fruto de los naufragios. Finalmente, encontrando tristeza en la madera, forré sus paredes con alambre de gallinero y la cubrí con cemento hasta lograr que gobernara el paisaje inmaculadamente blanca.
Translation - English A pioneer in Art
Opción Inmobiliaria Magazine talked with artist Carlos Páez Vilaró maximum representative of Uruguayan culture and "ambassador" for Punta Ballena (located a few kilometres from Punta del Este peninsula, a natural wonder where Casapueblo stands, and original architectural work of art: the artist's residence, atelier and workshop-museum)
How did you discover that Punta Ballena was the place to build your residence and workshop?
I always say, that my emotion when I discovered the place must have been similar to that of the cosmonaut when he put his feet on the moon. Punta Ballena, in the 1950s, was a desolate site, only inhabited by lizards and the seagulls. Desecrating its solitude, I did not hesitate for a moment to think that there was the place to build my definite workshop.
Casapueblo is a work of art nailed in the landscape of the Punta Ballena that has been growing and developing through time. Was this part of an initial conception or is the result of subsequent impulses?
Casapueblo was getting born in my hands naturally, born as a plant rooted between two paving stones. Building it was the result of a process dependent on my financial dificulties overcome by my longing for building it.
That led me first to build a modest tin shack pinned on a cliff.
In it I started storing materials for what later would be “La Pionera” ("The Pioneer"), a wooden shack, made of planks and woodboards I found on the shores of the sea on stormy days, as a result of wrecks.
Finally, finding sadness in the wood, I lined its walls with wire frame and covered it with concrete until we make it an immaculately white landmark in the landscape.
Spanish to English: BLUE BIRD “Punta del Este es un lugar ideal para desarrollos inmobiliarios…” General field: Art/Literary Detailed field: Real Estate
Source text - Spanish BLUE BIRD
“Punta del Este es un lugar ideal para desarrollos inmobiliarios…”
Stig Johansson
Fundador de VITTRA Education.
Empresario, inversor y board member en varias empresas de Suecia.
Presidente de la Asociación de Turismo de Stromstaad en la Costa Oeste de Suecia.
Blue Bird es un desarrollo de perfil “prime real estate” apropiado a los requerimientos de calidad que su localización, en primera línea de playa Brava, y su entorno exigen. Su diseño, a cargo de uno de los mejores estudios de arquitectura de la región, y su concepción lo destacan.
Su venta ha sido directa por el desarrollista y por inmobiliarias instaladas en Punta del Este. También se han vendido en Europa algunas unidades y hay varios “prospects” en Suecia. La respuesta ha sido muy buena ya que habiendo iniciado la construcción en noviembre pasado, se han vendido más de un tercio de la unidades, con una distribución equilibrada en los pisos.
1- ¿Por qué se eligió Punta del Este para llevar a cabo tal emprendimiento?
SJ: “Hace 7 años, luego de venir a Punta del Este en cortas vacaciones durante tres años, adquirí una residencia y decidí radicarme en Punta del Este, Uruguay, lo que implicó un alto compromiso de participación en negocios y desarrollos.
Quiero vivir y hacer cosas en Uruguay, y en eso estoy. Punta del Este es un lugar ideal para desarrollos inmobiliarios, en un país serio, de escala humana, pero que sirve un mercado enorme de turismo y segunda residencia de alto nivel internacional.”
2- ¿Hace cuánto están trabajando en él y para cuando tienen previsto entregar sus primeras unidades?
SJ: “La obra se inició en noviembre de 2009 y las estimaciones más conservadoras permiten entregar todas las unidades entre julio y octubre del año 2011. Tenemos compromisos con clientes que nos acompañaron antes del inicio de las obras, que implican entrega anterior, pero la comercialización actual se hace con esas fechas de entrega”.
3- ¿Hay lugar en el Uruguay para otros proyectos similares? Dónde y de qué características?
SJ: “Sí, los hay, pero no en la Brava.
Punta del Este y Uruguay tienen lugares fantásticos, pero muchos deberán esperar algún tiempo para llegar a recibir proyectos como los de la Brava o algunas de las grandes torres o complejos de la Mansa.
La Brava en primera línea es un recurso casi acabado, lo que asegura preservación e incremento del valor hacia el futuro de quienes se posicionen allí con una inversión inmobiliaria. La combinación de Punta del Este y primera línea al mar está casi terminada. La posibilidad de nuevos desarrollos irá más bien por una oferta distinta, yo creo que se dinamizarán los complejos sin altura con fuerte componente de naturaleza circundante.”
4- ¿En qué se debe fortalecer nuestro mercado para fomentar y desarrollar el sector inmobiliario?
SJ: “En la comercialización y en la consolidación de tendencias de recepción de visitantes y residentes extra-región. Uruguay es ideal para el perfil europeo… y brasilero.
La élite brasilera no tiene un lugar como Punta del Este en su país”.
5- ¿Cómo inversionista que espera del nuevo gobierno y de las nuevas políticas?
SJ: “Estabilidad económica, garantía de continuidad de normas tributarias como en algunos sectores de Chile. Tratados de Doble Imposición con más países europeos.
Un Estado activo en desarrollo de infraestructura y en preservación del medio ambiente.
También, y muy importante, es que se trabaje fuerte en la educación y en la seguridad. El diferencial de Uruguay, es su gente, que debe mejorar en capacitación y formación pero que se destaca en Latinoamérica. Sin seguridad no hay posibilidad de desarrollo, ni humano ni económico, que están entrelazados”.
6- ¿Podemos decir que actualmente Punta del Este es productiva todo el año y no solo tres meses de verano? ¿Porqué?
SJ: “Si, se puede, pero para eso hay que focalizarse en actividades y públicos objetivos. Lo hizo ya el Conrad con el juego y Brasil. Es notorio que el público argentino es un público de temporada de verano, principalmente, sin ellos Punta del Este no existiría. Pero se necesita diversificar: educación de posgrados de nivel internacional, congresos, turismo rural y deportivo.
La segunda residencia de contratemporada en relación al hemisferio norte, deben ser varias líneas de acción porque el peso del verano solo puede equilibrarse todo el año con varias cosas”.
Translation - English BLUE BIRD
“Punta del Este is an ideal venue for Real Estate developments..."
Stig Johansson
Founder of VITTRA Education.
Businessman, investor and board member of several Swedish companies.
President of the Stromstaad's Tourism Association on the Swedish West Coast.
Blue Bird is a development with a "prime real estate" profile, appropriate for the quality requirements its location on Brava's beacfront and its environment demand. Its design, by one of the best architectural firms in the region, and its concept make it stands out.
It's sold directly by the developer and by realtors from Punta del Este. What is moe, some units have been sold in Europe and there are several prospects in Sweden. The response has been very good, since construction began last November, more than a third of the units have been sold, with a balanced distribution on the floors.
1- Why was Punta del Este chosen for such a development?
SJ: "seven years ago, after coming to Punta del Este for short vacations over the period of three years, I bought a house and decided to settle down in Punta del Este, Uruguay, which implied a high commitment to participating in business development.
I want to live and do things in Uruguay, and here I am. Punta del Este is an ideal place for Real Estate developments, in a serious country, with a human dimension, but it also serves a huge market both for tourism as for high international level second home. "
2- How long have you been working on it and when do you intend to deliver the first units?
SJ: "The works began in November 2009 and the most conservative estimates allows for all units to be delivered between July and October 2011. We are commited to customers who are with us before the start of construction work, which means first come first served, but the current commercialization is done within these deadlines. "
3- Is there a place in Uruguay for similar projects? Where and what are their main features?
SJ: “Yes, there are, but not on Brava Beach.
Punta del Este, and Uruguay have fantastic places, but many will have to wait some time to get projects such as those one Brava Beach or some of the great towers or complexes on Mansa Beach.
The first line on Brava Beach is a resource almost finished, ensuring future preservation and increasing value for those who get a position there with a Real Estate investment. The combination of Punta del Este and the first line is almost finished The possibility of new developments will cater for a different offer, I think we'll see more low-rise complexes with a strong component of surrounding nature. "
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4- What should be improved in our Real Estate market to promote and develop the Real Estate industry?
SJ: "In the marketing for and the consolidation of trends in visitors and residents from extra-region. Uruguay is ideal for the European profile ... and Brazil.
The Brazilian elite has no place such as Punta del Este in their country. "
5- As an investor what do you expect from the new administration and new policies?
SJ: “economic stability, guaranteeing continuity of tax rules as in some sectors in Chile. Double Taxation Treaties with other European countries.
An government active in infrastructure development and environmental preservation.
Last but not least, a strong approach to improve education and security. The comparative advantage of Uruguay, is its people, who should improve their training and education but who stand out in Latin America. Without security there is no possibility of development, nor human or economic, which are intertwined. "
6- We can now say that Punta del Este is productive all year round and not just for the summer season. Why?
SJ: "Yes, we can, but to really achieve it, we must focus on targeting activities and audiences. Conrad already did this with its casino and Brazil. It is notable that the Argentinian is summer presence, mainly, without them there would be no Punta del Este. But it needs to diversify its offer: postgraduate education at the international level, conferences, rural and sports tourism.
Regarding season second residences, inverted in relation to the Northern hemisphere, the offer should exploit several lines of action, because the bulk of summer can only be balanced throughout the year with a varied offer. "
English to Spanish: TEXT TAKEN FROM A NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE ARTICLE General field: Other Detailed field: Government / Politics
Source text - English This raises anew the question of what modern patriotism means. Was it patriotic for the White House to instruct the EPA to put out a press release after 9/11 saying the air around Ground Zero was safe when there was no evidence for it? Was it patriotic to invade Iraq when there was no sign of an imminent threat and plenty to suggest that it would seriously detract from the war on Al Qaeda? Was it patriotic for the White House to allow American companies that reap millions in contracts with the Department of Homeland Security to incorporate in Bermuda in order to avoid paying taxes?
Translation - Spanish Translation
Esto trae a colación nuevamente la pregunta de qué significa el patriotismo moderno. ¿Fue patriótico que la Casa Blanca le ordenara a la EPA que publicara un comunicado de prensa luego del 9/11 diciendo que el aire alrededor de la Zona Cero era seguro cuando no existía evidencia alguna de ello?¿Fue patriótico invadir Irak cuando no había señal alguna de amenaza inminente y mucha evidencia que sugería que Al Qaeda seriamente se retiraría de la guerra?¿Fue patriótico que la Casa Blanca permitiera a compañías americanas que recaudan millones en contratos con el Departamento de Seguridad Doméstica que se domiciliaran en Bermudas para evitar el tener que pagar impuestos?
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Years of experience: 27. Registered at ProZ.com: Jan 2006.
I have 10 years of experience as freelance translator and English to Speakers of Other Languages teacher. I translate general documents, brochures, informative texts, news, and websites from English into Spanish as well as vice versa in the following specialty areas: Real Estate, Tourism, Education, International Organisations, Entrepreneurship.
I am looking forward to long-term working relationships regardless of the amount of work, so if you are in need of a translator from time to time but have short documents to translate please feel free to contact me anyway. I am including my experience and qualifications below:
Qualifications:
Advanced English Certificate issued by the Instituto Cultural Anglo-Uruguayo 1996
First Certificate in English issued by the UCLES UK -- Grade B – June 1997
Certificate in Proficiency in English issued by the UCLES UK -- Grade C – June 1999
Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners -- London Institute – International House
Translations:
non-sworn legal documents ES>EN
yearly report for chemical products factory ES>EN
Real Estate ads ES>EN
tourism and Real Estate articles ES>EN
recipes website ES>EN
feature film script ES>EN
general interest web sites EN>ES
fine arts auction web sites ES>EN
fine arts auction catalogue ES>EN
marketing/advertisement software handbook ES>EN
short film script ES>EN
general documents EN<>ES
hardware/tools manuals EN<>ES
Interpretation
Interpreted for several companies, in person and on the phone for:
American and British tourists
CEO of important international NGO
Proofreading/Quality check:
feature film script/dubbing/subtitling
short stories
poems
Teaching:
ESOL teacher since 1997
Headteacher of Wilde Institute since 2003
Pre-school course designer
Editor-in-Chief of Guess What!!! students’ bilingual magazine
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