Practice not being too literal # 37
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As my title says, I am trying to learn to not be literal in translations, so every day I will post a saying in English and ask for suggestions as to how to convey the thought in Spanish. At the end of the day, I will pick the answer that I think most accurately reflects the idea, and I will choose it as best answer for 20 points to the respondent.
Today's phrase is, "a drop in the bucket"
Good luck!
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updated Aug 22, 2012
posted by kdrinning
Ian's answer is so on the spot, that I can't be bothered. - annierats, Aug 20, 2012
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Solemos decir "un punto en el espacio" o "un grano de arena en el desierto".
updated Aug 22, 2012
posted by francobollo
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Una gota en el mar
updated Aug 22, 2012
posted by ian-hill
Vote of the day. Cracking answer. - annierats, Aug 20, 2012
Gracias amiga :) - ian-hill, Aug 20, 2012
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Es algo, pero no es suficiente.
updated Aug 22, 2012
posted by Noetol
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Casi nada Almost nothing
Or may be better...
Algo y nada. Something and nothing
updated Aug 22, 2012
edited by J_G_Duff
posted by J_G_Duff
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Una gota de agua en el mar.
updated Aug 22, 2012
posted by gringojrf
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un mosca en una cadera de elephantes.
updated Aug 22, 2012
posted by HowardO
