Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
contacto vivo
English translation:
intimate contact / intimate connection
Added to glossary by
Stephen D. Moore
Sep 22, 2012 21:35
11 yrs ago
Spanish term
United States
Getting the meaning across.
Native in: English 
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish
contacto vivo
Spanish to English
Other
History
Family history
This family history describes one man's habit of taking walks around his farm, where he greatly enjoyed seeing the birds. (He had a good collection of books on them.) The next sentence starts out,
"Así, en *contacto vivo* y saludable con la naturaleza, con respeto de los hombres y santo temor de Dios, [this individual] murió... a los 76 años de edad."
The document is from Chile, even tho it concerns a family in New England.
Many thanks y muchísimas gracias for any suggestions on how to translate that phrase.
"Así, en *contacto vivo* y saludable con la naturaleza, con respeto de los hombres y santo temor de Dios, [this individual] murió... a los 76 años de edad."
The document is from Chile, even tho it concerns a family in New England.
Many thanks y muchísimas gracias for any suggestions on how to translate that phrase.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +5 | intimate contact / intimate connection |
Jenni Lukac (X)
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| 4 +2 | directly in contact / in direct contact |
Noni Gilbert Riley
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| 4 | first hand |
Edward Tully
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| 4 | intimate relationship |
Gordon Byron
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Proposed translations
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intimate contact / intimate connection
Another option. Examples:
Quality of human life comes in large part from contact with nature, and from processes that evolved from our intimate contact with nature.
http://mydesignstories.com/life-and-the-geometry-of-the-envi... Meditation in motion - Krama Yoga Center
Guide of meditation retreats in nature. ... of transformation of life, community sharing in the journey of inner exploration deep and intimate contact with nature. http://www.kramayoga.com/site/en/clases/meditacion-y-movimie... Teaching or avoiding direct, intimate contact with nature narrows our senses, contributes to weight gain and emotional and social mental health ..http://compassionatesolutions.ca/show-99-families-in-nature/...
Historically, humans have had an intimate connection with the flora and fauna around them; ironically, though, ..http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/24914/files/microsoft word - c...
To create one we have first to consider human nature at its simplest: we enjoy ... interest: drama and poetry and intimate connection with nature. http://www.theschooloflife.com/blog/2012/05/jinny-blom-on-wh...
Quality of human life comes in large part from contact with nature, and from processes that evolved from our intimate contact with nature.
http://mydesignstories.com/life-and-the-geometry-of-the-envi... Meditation in motion - Krama Yoga Center
Guide of meditation retreats in nature. ... of transformation of life, community sharing in the journey of inner exploration deep and intimate contact with nature. http://www.kramayoga.com/site/en/clases/meditacion-y-movimie... Teaching or avoiding direct, intimate contact with nature narrows our senses, contributes to weight gain and emotional and social mental health ..http://compassionatesolutions.ca/show-99-families-in-nature/...
Historically, humans have had an intimate connection with the flora and fauna around them; ironically, though, ..http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/24914/files/microsoft word - c...
To create one we have first to consider human nature at its simplest: we enjoy ... interest: drama and poetry and intimate connection with nature. http://www.theschooloflife.com/blog/2012/05/jinny-blom-on-wh...
Peer comment(s):
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Adriana de Groote
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Thanks very much, Adriana.
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Triston Goodwin
: I agree with this, it carries more of the same "feeling" that the source has.
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Cheers and thanks, Triston.
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Cyril B.
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Thanks very much, Cyril.
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Denise Phelps
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Many thanks, Denise. Have a good afternoon.
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Domingo Trassens
: Your answers always have soul and sensitivty. Congratulations!!!
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I'm very flattered, Domingo. Thank you very much.
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks, all of you. All the answers were good, but I think Jenni's hits it best."
+2
17 mins
Noni Gilbert Riley
Spain
Spain
Native in English
Spain
The translator people turn to
Native in: English (Variant: UK) 
Works in: Spanish to English, French to Spanish, English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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39
directly in contact / in direct contact
Don't see any need to go further away from the original
Peer comment(s):
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Helena Chavarria
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Gracias Helena
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Rachel Fell
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Thanks Rachel
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48 mins
Edward Tully
Native in English
Because your words matter
Native in: English (Variants: UK, US)
Works in: Spanish to English
Related KudoZ points
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60
first hand
my take!
11 hrs
Gordon Byron
Spain
Spain
Native in English
Spain
Fluent, Reliable Translations
Native in: English (Variant: UK)
Works in: Spanish to English
intimate relationship
"Intimate" I think is a must given the tone of the short example. I see it as :
Thus, in a sound and intimate relationship with nature, imbued with a respect for mankind and a pious fear of the lord he passed away in his seventy-sixth year.
Thus, in a sound and intimate relationship with nature, imbued with a respect for mankind and a pious fear of the lord he passed away in his seventy-sixth year.
Discussion
I think "intimate contact" hits the best note here, and that's what I'll use.