Jul 14, 2020 02:00
3 yrs ago
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Spanish term
soplapoyas
Spanish to English
Other
Idioms / Maxims / Sayings
Spain
“éste es un sinvergüenza, retrasado mental, soplapoyas…”
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | imbecile |
Marcelo González
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| 5 +2 | cocksucker |
Paulina Sobelman
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| 3 | wanker |
Juan Arturo Blackmore Zerón
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Proposed translations
1 day 4 hrs
Marcelo González
United States
United States
Native in English
Specializes in field
United States
PhD in Translation Studies
Native in: English (Variant: US) 
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish
Related KudoZ points
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40
Spanish term (edited):
soplapollas
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imbecile
Given the in-Discussion comments by Toni and Neil, along with the DRAE definitions of not only 'soplapollas' but also the related term Neil identified, perhaps 'imbecile' would do. Indeed, this is about as offensive as they come in standard English, without resorting to term, which could be considered inappropriate, referring to those with cognitive challenges.
I hope this helps.
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Note added at 9 days (2020-07-24 01:31:43 GMT) Post-grading
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Oops: I meant to say, "...without resorting to a term, which could be considered inappropriate, referring to those with cognitive challenges."
Glad to have helped, guillen!
I hope this helps.
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Note added at 9 days (2020-07-24 01:31:43 GMT) Post-grading
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Oops: I meant to say, "...without resorting to a term, which could be considered inappropriate, referring to those with cognitive challenges."
Glad to have helped, guillen!
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you."
35 mins
Juan Arturo Blackmore Zerón
Mexico
Mexico
Native in Spanish
Works in field
Mexico
Confianza, certeza, creatividad.
Native in: Spanish (Variant: Mexican)
Works in: English to Spanish, Italian to Spanish, French to Spanish, and 6 more.
Related KudoZ points
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4
+2
3 hrs
Paulina Sobelman
Spain
Spain
Native in Spanish
&
English
Spain
"Bridging Words"
Native in: English (Variant: US) 
, Spanish (Variant: Standard-Spain)
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, French to Spanish, and 1 more.
cocksucker
There could be several translations, of course, and depends what English you want it in, but I'd say this is a better translation into US English.
Peer comment(s):
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Muriel Vasconcellos
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Gracias
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Enrique Bjarne Strand Ferrer
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Gracias
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neilmac
: This will do for USA, I suppose. I'm just disappointed the source term is misspelt.
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I agree. Thabk you.
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Discussion
https://dle.rae.es/soplapollas
soplapollas
1. m. y f. malson. Persona tonta o estúpida.