Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
Las decisiones sólo triunfan si se toman
English translation:
Decisions succeed only if they're taken.
Added to glossary by
Andrea Macarie (X)
Aug 7, 2008 16:28
15 yrs ago
Spanish term
Las decisiones sólo triunfan si se toman
Spanish to English
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Do you know whether there is an English equivalent? Or would you translate it literally?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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9 mins
José J. Martínez
United States
United States
Native in Spanish
&
English
Works in field
United States
ENSP, More than 30 years experience
Native in: English (Variant: US) 
, Spanish (Variant: Latin American)
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
Related KudoZ points
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8
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Decisions succeed only if the're taken.
That would be my way.
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Note added at 6 hrs (2008-08-07 22:33:27 GMT)
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The word is they're --typo sorry. I just spoke with a lady that has lived both in the US and in the UK and she concurrs with me in the fact that in the UK it will taken and not made.
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The word is they're --typo sorry. I just spoke with a lady that has lived both in the US and in the UK and she concurrs with me in the fact that in the UK it will taken and not made.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Many thanks."
+4
3 mins
Lydia De Jorge
United States
United States
Native in Spanish
&
English
United States
Don't just say it, say it right!
Native in: Spanish , English
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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68
decisions will only succeed if they are made
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Sp-EnTranslator
: Truism of truisms. Oh, well.
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Gracias!
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Alexia Marmont
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Gracias Alexia!
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Peter Whitmore (X)
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Thank you!
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Egmont
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Mil gracias!
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esmeralda10
: In British English, decisions are TAKEN, in American English they are MADE. Since the question comes from Spain, I am thinking they would prefer British English.
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Thank you. The fact that it comes from Spain does not automatically mean it's for UK..
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Vladimir Martinez
: I would take "will" off the phrase!
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Gracias!
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decisions are successful only if made
Another suggestion
Peer comment(s):
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esmeralda10
: Sorry...should have been neutral due to the missing "y" in they're
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:) Do you mean "are succesfully only if made..."; doesn't make sense.
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_POIMANDRES_
Argentina
Argentina
Native in Spanish
Argentina
Willing to work in a world of words
Native in: Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
Only if taken, decisions may prevail
.-)
+1
3 hrs
margaret caulfield
Native in Spanish
&
English
Accurate, natural and very hard-working
Native in: English , Spanish
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish, French to English, and 3 more.
Related KudoZ points
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48
Decisions only lead to success if they are taken
I don't believe that decisions are such are successful, but the result of them can be.
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Sp-EnTranslator
: I believe the same as you- The phrase sounds rather awkward AND bizarre to say the least //esmeralda10: I mean the original is awkward. Nonetheless, I believe literal is what is called for here,unless a standard translation is avaible.
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Gracias, Claudia
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esmeralda10
: Claudia, perhaps it sounds awkward because this translation is too literal.
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Sorry, es,eralda10, but I don't see anything "literal" about it! I notice you have not given an alternative translation...
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Decisions are only a success when taken
eso
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Note added at 9 hrs (2008-08-08 02:21:17 GMT)
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Amazon.com: The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine ...Andy Andrews is the NYT Bestselling author of The Traveler’s Gift from which the “Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success” are taken. ...
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The Hindu : Opportunities / Miscellaneous : Wait a sec before ...This waiting technique has been used by successful people and is particularly useful when complex decisions have to be taken. This time to think not only ...
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Note added at 9 hrs (2008-08-08 02:21:17 GMT)
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Amazon.com: The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine ...Andy Andrews is the NYT Bestselling author of The Traveler’s Gift from which the “Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success” are taken. ...
www.amazon.com/Travelers-Gift-Decisions-Determine-Personal/... - 271k
The Hindu : Opportunities / Miscellaneous : Wait a sec before ...This waiting technique has been used by successful people and is particularly useful when complex decisions have to be taken. This time to think not only ...
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