Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
Aunque sea una pizca, porque por algo se empieza.
English translation:
Even if it's just a little, it's making a start that counts
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Wil Hardman (X)
Mar 24, 2009 17:09
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Spanish term
Aunque sea una pizca, porque por algo se empieza.
Spanish to English
Marketing
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Compromiso de hacer bien en el mundo. Aunque sea una pizca, porque por algo se empieza.
Hi, I'm looking for a bit of inspiration or your thoughts on my translation.
So far I have:
'Because even if it’s just a little, every little counts'
It is slightly reminiscentof Tesco though :) (for those of you in the UK).
TIA
Compromiso de hacer bien en el mundo. Aunque sea una pizca, porque por algo se empieza.
Hi, I'm looking for a bit of inspiration or your thoughts on my translation.
So far I have:
'Because even if it’s just a little, every little counts'
It is slightly reminiscentof Tesco though :) (for those of you in the UK).
TIA
Proposed translations
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Proposed translations
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No matter how little, it's making a start that counts
an idea
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Cecilia Gowar
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Mirtha Grotewold
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Noni Gilbert Riley
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Many thanks to all of you for your ideas! Lots of good options, but in the end I decided to keep it simple and went for: 'Even if it's just a little, it's making a start that counts'"
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Biling Services
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Colombia
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English
Colombia
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Even if it´s just a <pinch/speck/trace>, at least it´s a start
hope it helps
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Note added at 7 mins (2009-03-24 17:16:19 GMT)
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Alt:
Even if ... , it´s better than nothing
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Note added at 7 mins (2009-03-24 17:16:19 GMT)
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Alt:
Even if ... , it´s better than nothing
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Even if it's a little, it's a start/you've got to start somewhere
I like your version - followed by -every "bit" counts- to avoid repeating
or a free interpretation:
a little help makes a big difference
or a free interpretation:
a little help makes a big difference
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Lucy Williams
: I like your version, adding bit..so "even if it's a little, every little bit counts"
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Or helps, as James suggests. Thank you Lucy.
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Silvia Brandon-Pérez
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Muchas gracias.
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well begun is half done
this is a saying much used by the late Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, bless his memory
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Note added at 1 hr (2009-03-24 18:29:03 GMT)
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The full sentence:
It's important to start somewhere, because "well begun is half done".
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Note added at 1 hr (2009-03-24 18:29:03 GMT)
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The full sentence:
It's important to start somewhere, because "well begun is half done".
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From small beginnings come great things/ small beginnings make great endings
Two English proverbs/sayings that fit the bill.
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Lisa McCarthy
Spain
Spain
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Spain
Especialista de marketing
Native in: English 
Works in: Spanish to English, Catalan to English
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It may not be much but at least it's something/but everything counts
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Note added at 3 horas (2009-03-24 20:19:23 GMT)
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How much did I raise in the end? A total of $170, which isn't the grandest amount ever, **but everything counts.**
http://garydenness.co.uk/2008/12/izta-and-wildcoast.html
In order that I may give something back I went to South Africa in September 2008 to help Habitat For Humanity build houses to try and help the situation. I know it is a small contribution ***but everything counts.**** Habitat For Humanity help many nations around the world to provide cheap, affordable housing.
http://www.philiponline.co.uk/
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Note added at 3 horas (2009-03-24 20:19:23 GMT)
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How much did I raise in the end? A total of $170, which isn't the grandest amount ever, **but everything counts.**
http://garydenness.co.uk/2008/12/izta-and-wildcoast.html
In order that I may give something back I went to South Africa in September 2008 to help Habitat For Humanity build houses to try and help the situation. I know it is a small contribution ***but everything counts.**** Habitat For Humanity help many nations around the world to provide cheap, affordable housing.
http://www.philiponline.co.uk/
20 hrs
Catherine Gilsenan
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
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Native in: English
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English
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From small acorns, great oaks grow
I know it's an old saying, but will it do here?
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