name-calling

Spanish translation: insultos

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English term or phrase:name-calling
Spanish translation:insultos
Entered by: Julia Martínez

22:11 Apr 17, 2004
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Philosophy
English term or phrase: name-calling
In a national climate where disagreement quickly results in violence, verbal (stereotyping and name-calling), psychological (threats and manipulation), or physical (from “road rage” to war), the inclination when confronted is to smile and change the subject.
Julia Martínez
Argentina
Local time: 21:32
insultos
Explanation:
Lo primero que se me ocurrió.
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David Russi
United States
Local time: 18:32
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4 +6insultos
David Russi
4llamar nombretes insultantes
Gabo Pena


  

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insultos


Explanation:
Lo primero que se me ocurrió.

David Russi
United States
Local time: 18:32
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llamar nombretes insultantes


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