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20:35 Dec 22, 2020 |
Spanish to English translations [Non-PRO] General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters | |||||
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| Selected response from: Steven Huddleston Mexico Local time: 04:56 | ||||
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place a fence around them Explanation: He really likes that "cerco" metaphor. |
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surround them all all whom they know with a protective shield Explanation: Less literal interpretation. |
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build a wall/barrier/blockade around them Explanation: "Cerco" can be many things. Linguee lists about a dozen options, including 'blockade' 'siege' 'cordon'. In this case, I think you need something stronger than a hedge or a fence. |
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