Written Translation Exercise - "República Argentina"

Question

This week's exercise is a cultural note that will briefly introduce you to Argentina. It is not that complicated and is intended for upper-level-beginner to intermediate learners. However, anyone is welcome to participate. Do your best to translate this short paragraph, then post your answer. Even if you understand parts of it, post your attempt. Making mistakes is the only way to learn something new. Keep in mind that since others may have already posted an answer, you could look at their answers first... but... Where's the fun in that?

For a look at the answer to the previous exercise, click here. There was good participation and good feedback. I appreciate that. Further comments and suggestions are always welcome!

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República Argentina

La Argentina, tierra de extraordinaria diversidad, se extiende a lo largo de unos 4.000 kilómetros [2.500 millas] hacia el sudeste del continente sudamericano. Atraviesa el territorio la escarpada cordillera de los Andes, con picos que se elevan a más de 6.000 metros [20.000 pies]. En las selvas tropicales del norte habitan los yaguaretés y los tapires. Al sur, en las gélidas aguas de Tierra del Fuego, donde las olas alcanzan los 30 metros [100 pies], juegan los pingüinos y las ballenas. En las llanuras, los gauchos recorren a caballo las amplias estancias, o establecimientos ganaderos.

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I have included approximate figures in metric units as well as US standard units since the forum has an international membership. You can choose to include one or the other or both in your translation.

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• Thanks for another interesting exercise! - LaBurra Feb 25, 2010
• buen hilo chaparrito - Izanoni1 Feb 25, 2010

Answer 1

The Republic of Argentina

Argentina, a land of extraordinary diversity, stretches 4,000 kilometers toward the southeast of the continent South America. It traverses the rugged territory Andes, with peaks that rise to more than 6,000 meters. In the tropical forests of the north jaguars and tapirs live. In the South, in the icy waters of Tierra del Fuego, where the waves reach 30 meters, penguins and whales play. In the plains, the Gauchos travel on horse in the broad farms, or cattle ranches.

• Nice work, Neago! Keep it up! :-) - chaparrito Jul 16, 2010

Answer 2

Buenos Aires - Argentina

Answer 3

Crossing the territory is the rugged Andes mountain range with peaks with elevations of over 6,000 meters

• breathtaking - LeslieW Feb 24, 2010
• Don't you miss Argentina Julu? :) - Benz Feb 25, 2010
• Gracias por 'decorar' este hilo. :-) - chaparrito Feb 26, 2010
• I do, so much some times! - juluque Feb 26, 2010

Answer 4

En las selvas tropicales del norte habitan los yaguaretés y los tapires.

Answer 5

El yaguareté

• It's such a beautiful animal... - Benz Feb 25, 2010
• Agreed. Although I also fancy tapirs as well. ;) - CrazyDiamond Mar 13, 2010

Answer 6

North of Argentina

• Field trip!!! Qué hermosa es esta paiś. - LeslieW Feb 24, 2010

Answer 7

I´d just like to add the Iguazu Falls to the brief description

Sólo me gustaría agregar las Cataratas del Iguazú a la breve descripción.

• I tried to get the picture to work, but I think it's too big - hlsbookworm Feb 25, 2010
• Their...that should do it :) - Izanoni1 Feb 25, 2010

Answer 8

Tilcara, Argentina

• ¿Y el Pukara?! - mediterrunio Mar 1, 2010

Answer 9

Argentina, land of extraordinary diversity, extends approximately 4,000 kilometers to the southeast of the South American continent. Crossing the territory is the rugged Andes mountain range with peaks with elevations of over 6,000 meters. In the tropical jungles of the north live the Yaguaretes (?) and the Tapires (?). To the south, in the frigid waters of the Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire), where the waves reach 30 meters, the penguins and the whales play. In the planes, the cowboys ride horses over large ranches, or open livestock feeding ranges.

• Oh, jaguars and tapirs, I thought that they were the names of Native American tribes... - Nathaniel Feb 26, 2010
• "rugged Andes..." Nice! :-) - chaparrito Jul 16, 2010

Answer 10

República Argentina

La Argentina, tierra de extraordinaria diversidad, se extiende a lo largo de unos 4.000 kilómetros [2.500 millas] hacia el sudeste del continente sudamericano. Atraviesa el territorio la escarpada cordillera de los Andes, con picos que se elevan a más de 6.000 metros [20.000 pies]. En las selvas tropicales del norte habitan los yaguaretés y los tapires. Al sur, en las gélidas aguas de Tierra del Fuego, donde las olas alcanzan los 30 metros [100 pies], juegan los pingüinos y las ballenas. En las llanuras, los gauchos recorren a caballo las amplias estancias, o establecimientos ganaderos.

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The Republic of Argentina

Argentina, a land of extraordinary diversity, extends over about 2,500 miles toward the southeast of the continent South America. Across the territory the steep mountain range of the Andes, with peaks that rise to more than 20,000 feet. In the tropical forests of the north inhabit jaguars and tapirs. To the South, in the icy waters of Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire), where the waves reach 100 feet, play the penguins and whales. In the plains, the Gauchos travel on horse through the broad farms, or cattle ranches.

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Just to let you know, after reading this I now want to go to Argentina!

Corrections are definitely appreciated!

And for those who might not know, this is a tapir:

• "peaks that rise" - I like that better than what I came up with. - LeslieW Feb 24, 2010

Answer 11

The Republic of Argentina

Argentina, a land of extraordinary diversity, extends to a length of some 4,000 Km (2,500 miles) along the southeast of the South American continent. The craggy mountain range of the Andes crosses the territory, with peaks reaching more than 6,000 meters (20,000 feet). Jaguars and tapirs inhabit the tropical jungles of the north. Toward the south, penguins and whales play in the frigid waters of Tierra del Fuego, where the waves can reach 30 meters (100 feet). In the plains, cowboys use horses to travel across extensive ranches, or livestock farms.

• "craggy mountain range..." Nice! :-) - chaparrito Jul 16, 2010

Answer 12

The Republic of Argentina

Argentina, a land of extraordinary diversity, extends for more than 2500 miles along the southeast side of the continent of South America. The rugged Andes mountain range runs through the country, with peaks which rise to over 20,000 feet. In the tropical jungles of the North live jaguars and tapirs.To the South, in the icy waters of Tierra del Fuego, where the waves reach 100 feet, the penguins and whales play. On the pampas, the gauchos cross the extensive cattle farms or ranches on horseback.

• "runs through the country..." Perfect! :-) - chaparrito Jul 16, 2010

Answer 13

The Republic of Argentina

Argentina, a land of extraordinary diversity, extends along some 4000 km (2500 mi) of the southeastern part of the South American continent. The steep mountain range of the Andes, with peaks that rise over 6000 m (20000 ft), crosses the territory. Jaguars and tapirs live in the tropical jungles of the north. To the south, in the frigid waters of Tierra del Fuego, where the waves reach 30 m (100 ft), the penguins and whales play. On the plains, gauchos on horseback travel across large cattle farms or ranches.

Answer 14

Valle de La Luna, San Juan. Argentina

(if this photo is not displaying, go here: http://exposedplanet.com/images/bochas-valle-de-la-luna-argentina.jpg to see it. It's a cool photo. )

• Fixed the photo link. Thanks Julu! - chaparrito Feb 26, 2010
• Hmmm... I had to fix it again. Odd. Beautiful picture! I hope it sticks around. :-) - chaparrito Feb 28, 2010
• Well, fixed it again. I'm not sure why this picture just seems to disappear. :-S - chaparrito Jul 16, 2010

Answer 15

The Republic of Argentina

Argentina, a land of extraordinary diversity, extends for 4,000 kilometers (2,500 miles) toward the southeast of the continent of South America. It goes through the territory of the rugged Andes mountain range, with peaks that go up more than 6,000 meters (20,000 feet). Jaguars and tapirs live in the northern tropical jungles. Penguins and whales play to the south, in the icy waters of Tierra del Fuego, the Land of Fire, where the waves reach 30 meters (100 feet). In the plains, the cowboys ride horses around the extensive cattle ranches or livestock-farming establishments.