Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
aproximación (in this context)
English translation:
standardisation/standardization
Added to glossary by
Kate Major Patience
Apr 7, 2008 20:03
16 yrs ago
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Spanish term
Spain
Analytical and creative (DipTrans, MA)
Native in: English 
Works in: Spanish to English, Galician to English, English
aproximación (in this context)
Spanish to English
Medical
Cosmetics, Beauty
Micropigmentation treatments
La Unión Europea considera unas normativas genéricas relativas a la ***aproximación*** de las legislaciones de los Estados miembros en materia de productos sanitarios y de productos cosméticos.
Is this the 'approach'? Or is there a better word to express this? I can't quite work out how to express this within this sentence. All help much appreciated. Spanish Spanish to UK English
Is this the 'approach'? Or is there a better word to express this? I can't quite work out how to express this within this sentence. All help much appreciated. Spanish Spanish to UK English
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | standardisation |
Lisa McCarthy
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| 4 +2 | harmonisation/zation |
Karen Tkaczyk
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| 4 | cohesion |
A. Deb
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| 3 | bringing together |
bcsantos
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Proposed translations
37 mins
Lisa McCarthy
Spain
Spain
Native in English
Works in field
Spain
Especialista de marketing
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, Catalan to English
Related KudoZ points
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50
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standardisation
Just a guess but I think they may be talking about bringing the rules in line with Member state legislation.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "LisaMac's suggestion worked best in my context. Thanks everyone for your invaluable help. :)"
4 mins
cohesion
An option.
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Note added at 6 mins (2008-04-07 20:10:04 GMT)
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See google for examples.
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Note added at 6 mins (2008-04-07 20:10:04 GMT)
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See google for examples.
+2
7 mins
Karen Tkaczyk
United States
United States
Native in English
Specializes in field
United States
PhD Chemicals/Pharmaceuticals/Cosmetics
Native in: English (Variants: British, US)
Works in: French to English, English
harmonisation/zation
Regulations are often harmonised.
Peer comment(s):
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Remy Arce
: I found this definition of harmonization that supports your translation: "The process of establishment, recognition, and application of internationally recognized measures or standards"
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ClayWWatson
: Given the context, I would agree, though it seems that you could also stick with the less "aggressive" term, "approach", which you cited.
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1 hr
bringing together
not approach
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