Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
avevano più nozioni di dizione di un italiano
English translation:
knew more about diction than an Italian
Added to glossary by
Maria Burnett
Sep 24, 2007 14:41
16 yrs ago
Italian term
United States
Stylish, well-researched translation
Native in: Italian 
, English (Variants: UK, US)
Works in: Italian to English
avevano più nozioni di dizione di un italiano
Italian to English
Art/Literary
Music
Bel Canto
Però anche coloro che avevano una pronuncia improponibile avevano più nozioni di dizione di un italiano.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 +1 | knew more about diction than an Italian |
James (Jim) Davis
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| 3 +1 | their knowledge of diction/enunciation rules was wider than Italians' |
Alessandra Renna
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Proposed translations
+1
1 day 15 hrs
James (Jim) Davis
Seychelles
Seychelles
Native in English
Seychelles
25 years experience constantly improving
Native in: English (Variant: British) 
Works in: Italian to English
Related KudoZ points
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44
Selected
knew more about diction than an Italian
An alternative in a more conversational style, like that of the original.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
+1
57 mins
their knowledge of diction/enunciation rules was wider than Italians'
I'm not sure it means "their diction/enunciation was clearer/better than Italians'"
A suggestion
A suggestion
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
potra
: Yes to: their knowledge of diction was wider than that of a native Italian
3 hrs
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Grazie, Potra
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