Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
sin complacencias interesadas
English translation:
without biased indulgence
Added to glossary by
Timothy Barton
Oct 26, 2005 13:37
18 yrs ago
Spanish term
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sin complacencias interesadas
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La palabra debe ser también la invitación permanente a la reflexión y al diálogo, y a conformar opinión, sin complacencias interesadas.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | without biased indulgence |
Lynda Tharratt
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| 4 | ..., leaving out any complaisance that conceals a vested interest |
Ana Traversa (X)
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| 3 | without self-complacency |
Muriel Vasconcellos
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Proposed translations
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Lynda Tharratt
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without biased indulgence
Words should be a constant invitation for reflexion and dialogue and for forming opinions, without biased indulgence.
This is my take on the sentence, off the top of my head.
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Note added at 38 mins (2005-10-26 14:15:47 GMT)
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oops, should read 'reflection'.
you could even say "biased self-indulgence"
This is my take on the sentence, off the top of my head.
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Note added at 38 mins (2005-10-26 14:15:47 GMT)
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oops, should read 'reflection'.
you could even say "biased self-indulgence"
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..., leaving out any complaisance that conceals a vested interest
The source phrase seems to indicate that what is encouraged is open, frank debate vs. all-too-easy agreement that is false and that only seeks to please.
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Muriel Vasconcellos
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United States
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United States
Each translation a gem!
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Works in: Spanish to English, Portuguese to English
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52
without self-complacency
This interpretation would fit the context a little better, but I don't know if it's the right idea. In other words, be open to forming an opinion instead of being complacent about what you think you already know.
Here are a couple of referenes for "self-complacency":
self-complacency
A noun
1 complacency, complacence, self-complacency, self-satisfaction
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; "his complacency was absolutely disgusting"
www.wordreference.com/definition/self-complacency
a) self complacency - feeling good about yourself; pride, **arrogance**. b)
**[opposite of] self-dissatisfaction** or despair - **humility**, guilt, shame. 3. Actions ...
www.ship.edu/~ambart/PSY_220/Self_percol.htm
Here are a couple of referenes for "self-complacency":
self-complacency
A noun
1 complacency, complacence, self-complacency, self-satisfaction
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; "his complacency was absolutely disgusting"
www.wordreference.com/definition/self-complacency
a) self complacency - feeling good about yourself; pride, **arrogance**. b)
**[opposite of] self-dissatisfaction** or despair - **humility**, guilt, shame. 3. Actions ...
www.ship.edu/~ambart/PSY_220/Self_percol.htm
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