Practice not being too literal # 67
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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, "like the lightening before the storm."
Have fun!
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updated Nov 15, 2012
posted by kdrinning
Don't you mean "the calm before the storm?" - rac1, Nov 14, 2012
Thanks K..we jump on these like gravy on rice...(the south) - rac1, Nov 14, 2012
Yummmy - pmikan-pam, Nov 14, 2012
It's a southern thing :-) - pmikan-pam, Nov 14, 2012
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La calma antes de la tormenta. The quiet before the storm.
updated Nov 15, 2012
edited by pmikan-pam
posted by pmikan-pam
Sometimes the simpler the better: la calma antes de la tormenta. - diagonx, Nov 14, 2012
Gracias Diagonx "-) - pmikan-pam, Nov 14, 2012
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A peaceful and quiet period before a period of activity or trouble.
Un período de paz y tranquilidad antes de un período de actividad o problema.
updated Nov 15, 2012
posted by rac1
That sounds better than mine, I wasn't sure :-) - pmikan-pam, Nov 14, 2012
Your's is good Pam! - rac1, Nov 15, 2012
Gracias amiga! - pmikan-pam, Nov 15, 2012
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Antes de hablar pensar. Think before you speak.
updated Nov 15, 2012
posted by pmikan-pam
