Translation Exercise for Beginners: Number 4

Question

This is a thread specifically designed with beginners in mind. If other exercises intimidate you this one shouldn't! Keep in mind that it doesn't matter if you don't get it all right. The actual process of attempting translation, and then correcting yourself is what helps us learn!

There are three rules:

• Don't look at other people's translations until you have made your own.
• Do not use a translation engine. (Although you can use a dictionary)
• Do vote for the best answers and this thread. If there is a tie, votes make a difference.

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So here is our sentence for Number 4:

El amor es tan importante como la comida. Pero no alimenta.

Gabriel García Márquez

Please remember to answer and then vote! This helps our thread and helps to choose a winner because if there is a word-for-word tie the answer with the most votes wins! The winner automatically recieves 20 reputation points not counting any votes he/she may have garnered. Every participant receives a vote from me as well for participating. Keep in mind that if you need some time to come up with an answer and the thread disappears you can find it under the category: Games and Challenges. Have fun! The translation will be posted on Wednesday.

Answer 1

Here is my attempt.

Love is as important as food. But it doesn't nourish.

Great job! Congratulations! - renaerules, Feb 4, 2010

A milestone for me - the very first time my answer has been accepted!!Tthanks - alice_m, Feb 4, 2010

Answer 2

Congrats on my behalf on a very good series of threads, well written, clear instructions and good help for everybody to practise.

Answer 3

Love is as important as food. But it doesn't supply a person with the necessities of life (in other words, nourish ) Gabriel García Márquez

Answer 4

Love is as important as food.But not nourishing. /It doesn't nourish.

Answer 5

Love is as important as food. But it doesn´t feed you.

Good! In this context "nourish" is a better choice here. - renaerules, Mar 25, 2010

Answer 6

love is as important as food. there is no cure.

okay, I see, but cure is kind of like nourishment.Haha - teresa3101, Feb 2, 2010

Answer 7

Love is as important than food. But it does not nourish.

Answer 8

Love is as important as food, but you can't live on it.

Answer 9

Our English translation for Number 4 is:

Love is as important as food, but does not nourish.

Answer 10

Now is the time to vote for the best answer. The best translation will be chosen tomorrow!