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18:45 Nov 6, 2012 |
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Spanish to English translations [Non-PRO] Names (personal, company) / Public speaking - forms of address | |||||
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| Selected response from: Charles Davis Spain Local time: 00:02 | ||||
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4 | Distinguished Ministers |
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4 | Distinguished / Honoured Dignitaries |
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Autoridades Distinguished Ministers Explanation: I see what you mean... Perhaps this would work? Reference: http://tinyurl.com/cwz48x3 |
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Distinguished / Honoured Dignitaries Explanation: I agree that "Authorities" doesn't work; you just wouldn't say it. "Officials" is not right either; an official can be an ordinary civil servant and is not necessarily an "autoridad", which of course implies a person in a position of authority. The trouble is that we can't be too specific, because we don't know what sort of "autoridades" they are; they could be politicians, mayors or city councillors, or whatever. I think "dignitaries" is the best bet. You can say "dignitaries" alone, but it sounds better with a courtesy adjective such as "Distinguished" or "Honoured", particularly if it is the first element in the list. By the way, rather than "Ambassadors", it would be better to say "Your Excellencies", which is the form of address for ambassadors and high commissioners. "Distinguished Dignitaries, Ladies and Gentlemen,. Thank you for inviting me to join this important discussion on increasing food production" http://www.ifad.org/events/gc/35/speech/rwanda.htm "Distinguished dignitaries, Ladies and gentlemen, A very good morning to you all." http://www.gov.mu/portal/goc/mfasite/files/speech_ifa_mumbai... "dig·ni·tar·y noun, plural dig·ni·tar·ies. a person who holds a high rank or office, as in the government or church. " http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/dignitary?s=t |
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