Feb 10, 2006 21:32
18 yrs ago
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Spanish term
por encargo
Spanish to English
Other
Food & Drink
Tapas
Means that some dishes, for example suckling pig, must be ordered in advance - is there a short snappy way to say this that isn't "by request" ?
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +1 | pre-ordered / available on order |
Muriel Vasconcellos
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| 5 | by petition |
Roberto Rey
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| 5 | through (or by) special arrangement |
Luis Zepeda
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| 4 | upon request |
Fred Neild (X)
|
Proposed translations
+1
1 hr
Muriel Vasconcellos
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
Each translation a gem!
Native in: English (Variant: US) 
Works in: Spanish to English, Portuguese to English
Related KudoZ points
:
32
Selected
pre-ordered / available on order
Of course, it depends on the context, but you could use this (115 refs with "suckling pig"). Examples:
The most eye-catching food was **the pre-ordered lechon-baboy**, ... Originally, "lechon" means "(grilled) suckling-pig" in regional Spanish, ...
areainfo.asafas.kyoto-u.ac.jp/ english/fwft/essay/yamaguchi/yamaguchi.html
After that **we had pre-ordered a suckling pig** for the table which was presented in the middle for everyone to tuck into. To finish we had chosen buttermilk ...
www.sugarvine.com/.../ review_detail.asp?restaurantid=13631&name=Obsidian%20Bar%20and%20Restaurant
... roast pigeon or even a whole suckling pig (**available on order** for £115). ... Whole roast **suckling pigs can be pre-ordered** for 14 diners, at least seven ...
travelguides.lastminute.com/sisp/ index.htm?fx=location&loc_id=133404&sub_section=Restaurants
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Note added at 1 hr (2006-02-10 22:56:30 GMT)
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Hey, my confidence level was high -- I guess my mouse slipped.
The most eye-catching food was **the pre-ordered lechon-baboy**, ... Originally, "lechon" means "(grilled) suckling-pig" in regional Spanish, ...
areainfo.asafas.kyoto-u.ac.jp/ english/fwft/essay/yamaguchi/yamaguchi.html
After that **we had pre-ordered a suckling pig** for the table which was presented in the middle for everyone to tuck into. To finish we had chosen buttermilk ...
www.sugarvine.com/.../ review_detail.asp?restaurantid=13631&name=Obsidian%20Bar%20and%20Restaurant
... roast pigeon or even a whole suckling pig (**available on order** for £115). ... Whole roast **suckling pigs can be pre-ordered** for 14 diners, at least seven ...
travelguides.lastminute.com/sisp/ index.htm?fx=location&loc_id=133404&sub_section=Restaurants
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Note added at 1 hr (2006-02-10 22:56:30 GMT)
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Hey, my confidence level was high -- I guess my mouse slipped.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I'll go for a version of this - thanks to all for the imput :-)"
3 mins
upon request
an option
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Note added at 6 mins (2006-02-10 21:38:51 GMT)
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Madrid restaurant only served Catalan cava upon request
Barcelona Reporter : a news, opinion and information resource from the heart of
Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain.
www.barcelonareporter.com/index.php/news/ comments/madrid_restaurant_only_served_catalan_cava_upon_request/
Food Services - menu
References for hall decorating are available upon request. Silk centre pieces
are available for your use upon request. Food ...
www.redeemer.on.ca/conference_ services/food_service.html
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Note added at 6 mins (2006-02-10 21:38:51 GMT)
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Madrid restaurant only served Catalan cava upon request
Barcelona Reporter : a news, opinion and information resource from the heart of
Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain.
www.barcelonareporter.com/index.php/news/ comments/madrid_restaurant_only_served_catalan_cava_upon_request/
Food Services - menu
References for hall decorating are available upon request. Silk centre pieces
are available for your use upon request. Food ...
www.redeemer.on.ca/conference_ services/food_service.html
10 mins
Roberto Rey
Colombia
Colombia
Native in Spanish
&
English
Colombia
Quality always
Native in: English 
, Spanish
Works in: Spanish to English, Portuguese to Spanish, English, and 2 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
12
by petition
Declined
here is another option..no very used.. ;)
Comment: "I'm afraid I consider this term too formal for a restaurant menu"
1 hr
Luis Zepeda
United States
United States
Native in Spanish
&
English
United States
Experienced Translator and Interpreter
Native in: English , Spanish
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish
through (or by) special arrangement
Declined
Has to be previously ordered or agreed upon (arrangement)
Comment: "Thanks, but I find this too long ..."
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