Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
all’insegna dell’arte di saper vivere
English translation:
an ambience that exudes savoir vivre
Added to glossary by
Paul O'Brien
Jan 9, 2009 05:35
15 yrs ago
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Italian term
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all’insegna dell’arte di saper vivere
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in this holiday resort you can:
"ritrovare vigore fisico, ma anche equilibrio ed entusiasmo; rivitalizzare le forze disperse e le energie assopite. Con un metodo naturale e rispettoso dell’individuo. Nell’assoluta privacy e nel totale relax di un soggiorno all’insegna dell’arte di saper vivere".
Looking forward to receiving suggestions. TIA.
"ritrovare vigore fisico, ma anche equilibrio ed entusiasmo; rivitalizzare le forze disperse e le energie assopite. Con un metodo naturale e rispettoso dell’individuo. Nell’assoluta privacy e nel totale relax di un soggiorno all’insegna dell’arte di saper vivere".
Looking forward to receiving suggestions. TIA.
Proposed translations
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| 4 +7 | an ambience that exudes savoir vivre |
Giles Watson
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| 3 +8 | dedicated to (living) the good life |
Sarah Thompson
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| 4 +3 | the art of living |
Barbara Toffolon (X)
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| 4 | the art of good living |
Lucia Sbrighi
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Proposed translations
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an ambience that exudes savoir vivre
Barbara's "art of living" sounds OK but you could also go for the French term, which is commonly used in marketing copy:
Nell’assoluta privacy e nel totale relax di un soggiorno all’insegna dell’arte di saper vivere.
Enjoy complete seclusion and relaxation in an ambience that exudes savoir vivre.
HTH
Giles
Nell’assoluta privacy e nel totale relax di un soggiorno all’insegna dell’arte di saper vivere.
Enjoy complete seclusion and relaxation in an ambience that exudes savoir vivre.
HTH
Giles
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
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1 hr
the art of living
Hate to be the one going in the opposite direction....but I believe that "the art of living" is the more popular version of this phrase. Also found a mention in "Architectural Digest" - a trendy magazine that knows a lot about "the art of living". However, mine is only a suggestion. Buon lavoro.
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Theodora OB
: dedicated to acquiring the art of living
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Thank you Theodora
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roisin56
: or even the 'art of living well'
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Thank you too :)
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Vladimir Micic
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Thank you Vladimir :)
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Sarah Thompson
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dedicated to (living) the good life
This sounds about right. The 'art of living' I think is too spiritual for the context.
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Note added at 2 hrs (2009-01-09 07:41:10 GMT)
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perhaps 'dedicated to the art of good living' is better
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Note added at 2 hrs (2009-01-09 07:41:10 GMT)
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perhaps 'dedicated to the art of good living' is better
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Margaret Wood
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thank you!
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James (Jim) Davis
: Speaking of a health spa where people are also encouraged "privacy" to come alone and be alone, the spiritual "art of living" would be much better than the suggestion of "the good life"; which implies company and even merriment (forget the piano).
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Thanks Jim. I'm not sure about the sing-song though. To me the good life is more like relaxation, good food and good company (and not a piano in sight!)
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Sarah Jane Webb
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thanks!
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Marie Scarano
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thanks!
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simon tanner
: or "dedicated to the good things in life". Sounds good to me!
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yes, thanks!
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Dana Rinaldi
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thanks!
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Stefania Bertolini
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thank you
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Paulo Horsky
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thanks Paulo!
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Lucia Sbrighi
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Works in: English to Italian, Italian to English, Spanish to Italian, and 2 more.
the art of good living
The adjective "good" is required in this context. It is an advertising message, thus persuasion is crucial. The message implied is that in this resort people not only choose to go to relax but by choosing this resort in particular, they are "connoisseurs" of the art of good living. In other words, they can distinguish between what is valuable and what is worth.
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