Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

Manijero

English translation:

Chief bearer

Added to glossary by Justin Peterson
Apr 11 15:13
27 days ago
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Spanish term

Manijero

Spanish to English Social Sciences Tourism & Travel Festivities
El Manijero del Día de la Virgen es este año Luis Lara Cantizani, mientras que el Manijero de Bajada será Raúl Pineda Delgado y el Manijero de Subida, Miguel Ángel Ramírez

This is some kind of honorific position during May festivities in Cordoba (province).
Anyone familiar with it?

Discussion

https://cordobaturismo.es/semana-santa-de-lucena/#:~:text=El...

'La Semana Santa de Lucena, se caracteriza por algo que puede ser considerado como algo único y es la forma de pasear las procesiones.

Estas son llevadas por los “santeros”, que ataviados con túnicas y a cara descubierta, han de llevar los tronos a los hombros, usando “almohadillas”, y mediante unas “cuñas”, con las que se reparten el peso entre toda la “cuadrilla”.

El “manijero”, es el capataz de la misma, y es responsable de que la procesión salga bien. A éste le ayuda el “porrilla”, que se encarga de que el mismo vaya derecho.'
Justin Peterson (asker) Apr 11:
Lucena Pueblo: Lucena
Justin Peterson (asker) Apr 11:
España Andalucía
Hay provincia de Córdoba en:
- España
- Argentina

Proposed translations

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Chief bearer

In charge of directing the 'manijeria', the team of bearers and leading the float, ringing a bell to indicate when they can rest.

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Note added at 27 mins (2024-04-11 15:41:24 GMT)
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https://paseillo.es/video/manijeros-de-la-virgen-2024

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Note added at 33 mins (2024-04-11 15:47:06 GMT)
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https://www.google.com/search?q="bearers" dia de virgen&sca_...

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I'd probably go with Phil's suggestion of putting this in brackets after the original.
Peer comment(s):

agree philgoddard : I'd put this in parentheses after the Spanish.
6 mins
Many thanks, I should have included that.
agree AllegroTrans : Definitely in parentheses after the Spanish.
1 hr
Many thanks! ;-)
agree Andrew Bramhall : With PG and Allegro;
1 hr
Many thanks! ;-)
agree Rick Larg : (Sounds good)
14 hrs
Many thanks! ;-)
agree neilmac : Ditto what phil said....
15 hrs
Many thanks! ;-)
agree Michele Fauble
2 days 23 mins
Many thanks! ;-)
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Agree, thanks"
25 mins

Manijero

When searching for the term "Manijero," particularly in the context of Spanish cultural festivities like those in Cordoba, Spain, you might find that there isn't a direct English translation readily available. This term refers to a unique role or position within these celebrations, often involving significant responsibilities in organizing and leading various aspects of the festivities.

While there isn't an exact equivalent in English, the "Manijero" can be understood as an honorary figure who plays a pivotal role in coordinating and guiding the events, processions, and ceremonies associated with the May festivities, such as those commemorating the Day of the Virgin in Cordoba. They are typically chosen based on their contributions to the community or their deep involvement in local traditions, embodying a sense of leadership and respect within the cultural context of the event.

For that reason, I would suggest you to maintain the term as it is.
Note from asker:
I see your point, and have translated countless terms like this. The problem with just leaving it in Spanish is that the reader won't understand what it is. Thus, we are forced to either a) translate it b) describe it in parentheses after the Spanish term... which is not really "translating" per se, but rather allowing the reader to understand, which is close to it.
Peer comment(s):

neutral philgoddard : Is this ChatGPT?
6 mins
No, I conducted a thorough search using Google and additionally enlisted ChatGPT's assistance to compile all the pertinent information into a comprehensive resume. ChatGPT is a great tool to assist translators :)
neutral AllegroTrans : Using the Spanish term without an explanation would be incomprehensible to an English speaker // and using ChatGPT is really unacceptable, this is a professional (and human) forum
1 hr
People like you, denying the potential of ChatGPT, resemble dinosaurs rejecting the incoming meteor.
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1 hr

approx. Master of (the) Revels

An ancient office revived after centuries at the Inner Temple. In case anyone is wondering Anglo-centrically, a Manijera at all Inns of Court in London would be called called a 'Mistress of Revels': our ProZ regulars might care to comment.

Manijero de Bajada vs. de Subida : Master of Revels Downhill vs. Uphill. Otherwise, rely on your own enquiries in BrE or inquiries - pronounced inn-quirries in AmE.

PS Wilsonn's brilliant geographical point reminds me of the Austrian 'Miracle at Córdoba', namely of beating West Germany in the 1978 FIFA World Soccer Cup at an Argentinian match venue.
Example sentence:

The Master of the Revels was the holder of a position within the English, and later the British, royal household, heading the "Revels Office" or "Office of the Revels".

Manijero de Bajada (21-04-2024): ... Manijería de Subida (09-06-2024): Cofradía de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad.

Peer comment(s):

neutral AllegroTrans : Are you sure this isn't (approx.) a (En&Wa) High Court tipstaff? or a lady usher? or a (Sco) Fear an Taigh? or (Wa) the Master of the Blue Robed Order of the Gorsedd?
3 mins
neutral philgoddard : ^^Funny
51 mins
neutral Rick Larg : Some sort of joke?
13 hrs
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2 hrs

manijero se refiere a una persona con liderazgo en la organizacion de una procesion religiosa

El manijero suele ser el encargado de liderar y supervisar la procesión, así como de coordinar a los participantes, como los portadores de la imagen religiosa, los músicos, y otras personas involucradas en la ceremonia. Además, puede tener la responsabilidad de organizar los aspectos logísticos y de seguridad del evento.
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