Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
bien nobles
English translation:
solid and high quality
Added to glossary by
Lisa McCarthy
Dec 19, 2008 14:33
15 yrs ago
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La Hospedería Parque de Monfragüe está situada en el centro del triángulo formado por las ciudades históricas de Cáceres, Plasencia y Trujillo. En medio de la dehesa Extremeña y a la puerta del Parque Nacional de Monfragüe.
El edificio fue construido en 1999 y se realizaron obras de mejora en 2006. Los materiales utilizados fueron "bien nobles**: madera, pizarra y hormigón; los elementos clásicos que le dan al edificio una apariencia tradicional y muy propia del campo español.
La Hospedería Parque de Monfragüe está situada en el centro del triángulo formado por las ciudades históricas de Cáceres, Plasencia y Trujillo. En medio de la dehesa Extremeña y a la puerta del Parque Nacional de Monfragüe.
El edificio fue construido en 1999 y se realizaron obras de mejora en 2006. Los materiales utilizados fueron "bien nobles**: madera, pizarra y hormigón; los elementos clásicos que le dan al edificio una apariencia tradicional y muy propia del campo español.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +1 | solid and high quality |
Noni Gilbert Riley
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| 4 | most noble/ very noble |
Kate Major Patience
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| 4 | great/most natural/noble materials |
Remy Arce
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| 4 | truly noble |
Juliana Brown
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| 3 | lofty materials |
Mónica Sauza
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Proposed translations
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Noni Gilbert Riley
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solid and high quality
I'm with you on not feeling happy with "Noble" in English.
Madera noble would be something like "quality hardwood", but since the slate and the concrete are also listed we can't go that way.
I even find the use of "bien" to qualify a little strange, which is why I haven't translated it directly.
I actually stayed in this hotel, and the description fits (the slate walls are a bit OTT in the bedrooms - very dark and powerful).
Madera noble would be something like "quality hardwood", but since the slate and the concrete are also listed we can't go that way.
I even find the use of "bien" to qualify a little strange, which is why I haven't translated it directly.
I actually stayed in this hotel, and the description fits (the slate walls are a bit OTT in the bedrooms - very dark and powerful).
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Cheers Noni! Hope you´re enjoying the festivities!"
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Kate Major Patience
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most noble/ very noble
That should do it Lisa. :)
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Note added at 7 mins (2008-12-19 14:41:11 GMT)
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ALSO:
"high quality"
"top quality"
even "expensive"
But really it should be "noble" in English too, I believe.
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Note added at 8 mins (2008-12-19 14:42:05 GMT)
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In this context, "noble".
Designing Pleasurable Products: An Introduction to the New Human ... - Google Books Result
by Patrick W. Jordan - 2000 - Technology & Engineering - 216 pages
Many plastics are non-biodegradable and as such may be more harmful to the environment than noble materials such as metals, woods and ceramics ...
books.google.co.uk/books?isbn=0748408444...
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Note added at 9 mins (2008-12-19 14:43:10 GMT)
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OK, and on seeing your note... What about "traditional"?
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Note added at 7 mins (2008-12-19 14:41:11 GMT)
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ALSO:
"high quality"
"top quality"
even "expensive"
But really it should be "noble" in English too, I believe.
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Note added at 8 mins (2008-12-19 14:42:05 GMT)
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In this context, "noble".
Designing Pleasurable Products: An Introduction to the New Human ... - Google Books Result
by Patrick W. Jordan - 2000 - Technology & Engineering - 216 pages
Many plastics are non-biodegradable and as such may be more harmful to the environment than noble materials such as metals, woods and ceramics ...
books.google.co.uk/books?isbn=0748408444...
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Note added at 9 mins (2008-12-19 14:43:10 GMT)
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Private villas and holiday rentals Saint-Lary-Soulan. Rental ...
Clad in noble materials typical of the Aure valley (wood, stone and slate), this superb traditional Pyrenean residence is ideally situated in the cent ... ...
www.villarenters.com/villas-to-rent/saint-lary-soulan/defau... - 55k - Cached - Similar pages
#
White Sun lounger - Compare all offers with Twenga
Suggesting elegance and creating desire through pure shapes and noble materials, for long-lasting emotion and seduction. The use of noble materials is a ...
www.twenga.co.uk/dir-Furniture,Garden-furniture,Sun-lounger... - 79k - Cached - Similar pages
OK, and on seeing your note... What about "traditional"?
Note from asker:
| Yeah, you´re probably right - was just trying to avoid using 'noble'. Not keen on the word for some strange reason :-) |
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
David Ronder
: Just one question: is hormigon/concrete a noble, traditional or bio-degradable material in this sense?
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Many people now consider it a noble material, though I´m not sure I´d count myself among them! Check out "noble material" +concrete on search engine for other people's opinions. Traditional? Yes, these days I suppose it is. Biodegradable? No idea ;)
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great/most natural/noble materials
http://www.rona.ca/content/noble-materials-give-grand-effect...
"Added for accent or used wall to wall, noble – or natural – materials, such as wood, stone, plants and water, bring a richness and elegance to decor like no other. Combined cleverly, they will add a special touch to any room in the house."
"Added for accent or used wall to wall, noble – or natural – materials, such as wood, stone, plants and water, bring a richness and elegance to decor like no other. Combined cleverly, they will add a special touch to any room in the house."
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Juliana Brown
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truly noble
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