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nel segno dell'eccellenza

English translation: under the aegis of

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Italian term or phrase:nel segno di
English translation:under the aegis of
Entered by: luskie

21:16 Aug 27, 2002
Italian to English translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary - Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
Italian term or phrase: nel segno dell'eccellenza
... tutte le firme dell'Arte Povera si ritrovano a casa sua nel segno dell'eccellenza e dell'amicizia.
vesparosa (X)
Local time: 22:31
under the aegis of excellence and friendship
Explanation:
as an alternative to "in the name of", this is a bit uncommon and aulic expression that might fit in an art context

(PS I've forgotten to write in the agree to Callista that anyhow I'd leave out the "the" before excellence)

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luskie
Local time: 22:31
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Summary of answers provided
4 +4under the aegis of excellence and friendship
luskie
3 +4IN THE NAME OF THE EXCELLENCE
callista72
5as a token of honor and friendship
Rick Henry
5"...find their home under the sign of excellence and friendship."
Vittorio Felaco
5his/her home is a cradle not only of excellence, but also of friendship ...
Angela Arnone


  

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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
as a token of honor and friendship


Explanation:
token could also be sign.

HTH

Rick

Rick Henry
United States
Local time: 15:31
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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29 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +4
IN THE NAME OF THE EXCELLENCE


Explanation:
Suppongo abbia uguale significato "in nome dell'eccellenza"

Cheerio
Callista

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Note added at 2002-08-28 19:41:04 (GMT)
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thx twice luskie!:)

callista72
Italy
Local time: 22:31

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  luskie: yep!
1 hr
  -> thx
agree  gmel117608: agree but without "the" before excellence
1 hr
  -> thx
agree  Antonella Andreella (X)
9 hrs
  -> thx
agree  Kimmy
14 hrs
  -> thx
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
"...find their home under the sign of excellence and friendship."


Explanation:
Io direi così! Vedi se ti sta bene!

Buon lavoro!

V


Vittorio Felaco
Local time: 16:31
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
under the aegis of excellence and friendship


Explanation:
as an alternative to "in the name of", this is a bit uncommon and aulic expression that might fit in an art context

(PS I've forgotten to write in the agree to Callista that anyhow I'd leave out the "the" before excellence)



luskie
Local time: 22:31
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 53

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  gmel117608
9 mins
agree  Antonella Andreella (X)
7 hrs
agree  Alisha: that's it, I think!!!!
9 hrs
agree  marfus
17 hrs
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2 days 12 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
his/her home is a cradle not only of excellence, but also of friendship ...


Explanation:
for all ....

I'd get right away from it.

Angela



Angela Arnone
Local time: 22:31
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 87
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