un cusco de campo

English translation: a farmyard mutt

16:03 Oct 2, 2020
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Science - Livestock / Animal Husbandry
Spanish term or phrase: un cusco de campo
A description of the work of an Argentine artist:

Nos presenta con supernovas inesperadas, cúmulos globulares, planetas con los colores de nuestros compañeros del sistema solar, y con animales espléndidos como el ciervo u ordinarios como un cusco de campo, igualmente azorados, despavoridos, amenazados por los depredadores que somos...

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Wendy Gosselin
Argentina
Local time: 08:05
English translation:a farmyard mutt
Explanation:
Getting the best behaviour from your pet - Animal Trainingobedienceanimaltraining.blogspot.com › 2014/12 › gettin...
Whether you've a pedigree puppy or a farmyard mutt, you are in for plenty of emotion. You are also taking on a big responsibility, and the draft below has the ...

Heather Lynn - Big Dog Playswww.bigdogplays.com › PDF
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PATOU: Shaggy farmyard mutt who is Chantecler's loyal friend; dislikes the Blackbird and Cat; flexible. BLACKBIRD: Sassy, humorous pet blackbird who lives in ...
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patinba
Argentina
Local time: 08:05
Grading comment
this is perfect!!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +4a farmyard mutt
patinba
4a (humble) farm dog
neilmac


Discussion entries: 2





  

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37 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +4
a farmyard mutt


Explanation:
Getting the best behaviour from your pet - Animal Trainingobedienceanimaltraining.blogspot.com › 2014/12 › gettin...
Whether you've a pedigree puppy or a farmyard mutt, you are in for plenty of emotion. You are also taking on a big responsibility, and the draft below has the ...

Heather Lynn - Big Dog Playswww.bigdogplays.com › PDF
PDF
PATOU: Shaggy farmyard mutt who is Chantecler's loyal friend; dislikes the Blackbird and Cat; flexible. BLACKBIRD: Sassy, humorous pet blackbird who lives in ...

patinba
Argentina
Local time: 08:05
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 67
Grading comment
this is perfect!!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Barbara Cochran, MFA: "Mutt" seems a bit harsh and overly specific, to describe what is depicted in a work of art.
37 mins
  -> I think it is just an example of one extreme.

agree  Liliana Garfunkel
3 hrs
  -> Gracias !

agree  neilmac: Mutt seems fine, to contrast the splendour of the deer/stag....
14 hrs
  -> Yes, I think that is what was intended. Thanks!

agree  philgoddard: Not "harsh". Its a term of affection.
21 hrs

agree  Taña Dalglish: "Mutt" is perfectly okay! Continue to stay safe.
21 hrs
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14 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
a (humble) farm dog


Explanation:
(Pax patinba) "A (humble) farm dog" to contrast with the "ciervo espléndido"...

Or country dog - the link below even suggests a list of suitable names for the animal.


Example sentence(s):
  • The humble farm dog is the true backbone of the farming community
  • Ever wondered just how far the humble farm dog runs each day?

    https://www.rover.com/blog/country-dog-names/
    https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/farm-dogs-facing-early-retirement-with-drone-development-6219947
neilmac
Spain
Local time: 12:05
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 85
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