Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
pequeña cocina
English translation:
bitesize cuisine
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philgoddard
Jun 23, 2014 18:45
9 yrs ago
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Spanish term
la pequeña cocina
Spanish to English
Other
Cooking / Culinary
I'm translating a book of pinxto recipes from San Sebastian.
The introduction is entitled "La pequeña cocina donostarria" and talks a little about the history of tapas in general and the pinxto scene in the Basque country.
I think I understand the concept of the title, but am having trouble thinking of a way to say this nicely in English.
The introduction is entitled "La pequeña cocina donostarria" and talks a little about the history of tapas in general and the pinxto scene in the Basque country.
I think I understand the concept of the title, but am having trouble thinking of a way to say this nicely in English.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +10 | bitesize cuisine |
philgoddard
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| 3 | The great small cuisine of San Sebastian / Great tapas from San Sebastian |
Hans Geluk
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| 3 | small plates |
Laura Messer
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Aug 13, 2014 21:43: philgoddard Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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42 mins
philgoddard
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
Six languages into flawless English
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, French to English, Spanish to English, and 4 more.
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28
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bitesize cuisine
I think it needs to be catchy if it's the beginning of the book - you want to grab people and make them keep reading.
Pinxtos aren't always literally bitesize, of course, but I think this fits - San Sebastian's bitesize cuisine. Or you could be alliterative and say "snack-sized delights from San Sebastián".
Another alternative:
"Small is beautiful/great things come in small packages: the pinxtos of San Sebastián"
Pinxtos aren't always literally bitesize, of course, but I think this fits - San Sebastian's bitesize cuisine. Or you could be alliterative and say "snack-sized delights from San Sebastián".
Another alternative:
"Small is beautiful/great things come in small packages: the pinxtos of San Sebastián"
Note from asker:
| Bitesize is the one I'm going for. Thanks a lot! |
Peer comment(s):
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Catarina Lopes
: Great suggestions!
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Billh
: I like it too.
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Charles Davis
: You're on form!
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Quetzel1
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Denise Phelps
: Really like this.
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Helena Chavarria
: Excellent!
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Cinnamon Nolan
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Isamar
: I definitely agree that it needs to be catchy
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Evelyne Trolley de Prévaux
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Cristina Gonzalez
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
17 mins
Hans Geluk
Spain
Spain
Spain
Business/HR career, MA Translation(Dist)
Native in: Dutch 
Works in: Spanish to Dutch, Catalan to Dutch, English to Dutch, and 2 more.
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4
Spanish term (edited):
la pequeña cocina [donostiarra]
The great small cuisine of San Sebastian / Great tapas from San Sebastian
This is just a suggestion. Donostiarra (not: donostarria) means: from Donostia, from San Sebastián.
I know that not all tapas are pintxos, but I would dare to say that all pintxos are tapas, so you may use that very known word in the English title.
I know that not all tapas are pintxos, but I would dare to say that all pintxos are tapas, so you may use that very known word in the English title.
9 mins
small plates
This is more a conceptual suggestion than a literal translation.
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Note added at 31 mins (2014-06-23 19:16:39 GMT)
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e.g. Small Plates of Donostia
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Note added at 31 mins (2014-06-23 19:16:39 GMT)
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e.g. Small Plates of Donostia
Example sentence:
This restaurant specializes in small plates.
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