se les conoce como...

Question

The SD translator suggests "they are known as.." for the subject phrase. And although this would work for the story from which it came, it doesn't make sense to me based on the word arrangement. A better translation might be "one (or you) knows them as...". Is the SD translator being "lazy"? (it's actually as good as, if not better, than any other one I've used)

Please, give some context..We'll help if we understand better, do you want the grammar of it,or a translation? - annierats, May 5, 2012

Answer 1

I believe the translator to be correct. "Se" shows it is a general statement about some group so that is where the "they" comes in and the rest is in order. Remember, it's the spirit of the original - not a word for word translation.

Answer 2

what you want?translate to english in spanish or to spanish in english?if u want in spanish could be "son conocidas como" but i don't understand your question send me a sentence and maybe i can help you

BTW i'm mexican,so if you read this and think i am the master yoda...i'm a rookie inyour language SALUTES

Answer 3

Se les conoce como = They are known as

Se le conoce como = It is known as