Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
la vida contagia
English translation:
going downtown lights you up/gets you in the mood
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Sonia Maria
Aug 17, 2019 11:57
4 yrs ago
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Spanish term
Spain
Native in: Spanish 
la vida contagia
Spanish to English
Other
Tourism & Travel
thermal guide
Con una población joven, dinámica y culturalmente implicada, la ciudad ha asistido, los últimos años, a la aparición de nuevos espacios nocturnos de ocio. ***La vida en el centro de la ciudad contagia*** y es un hervidero de emociones. La oferta incluida en la Agenda Cultural invita a participar activamente en la programación.
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¿Alguna sugerencia para esta expresión?
¡Gracias!
Proposed translations
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Proposed translations
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15 hrs
David Hollywood
Native in English
worked for int. orgs (IMF, OAS, IDB)
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, German to English
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87
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going downtown lights you up/gets you in the mood
I would suggest
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don't forget this this is about "la vida en el centro", so I think something with "downtown" is a good way to go in English in this case
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oops ... should read "that this" of course :(
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don't forget this this is about "la vida en el centro", so I think something with "downtown" is a good way to go in English in this case
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oops ... should read "that this" of course :(
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks a lot!"
+5
7 mins
Darius Saczuk
United States
United States
Native in English
Specializes in field
United States
The Slanguage Buff
Native in: Polish (Variant: Standard-Poland) , English (Variant: US)
Works in: Polish to English, Spanish to English, English, and 4 more.
Related KudoZ points
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32
has an irresistible pull, charm, appeal
My two cents.
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You see, New York has everything for everyone and this makes it a traveler’s dream. Whether you are after cultural attractions, nightlife, amazing views, history, art, music or anything else, you will find it in the Big Apple. New York City bursts at the seams with irrepressible energy and it has an irresistible pull that keeps visitors streaming.
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https://www.portlandmonthly.com › ...
Floating the Perfect Evening | PORTLAND MAGAZINE
Jul 21, 2016 · July/August 2016 The Maine coastline has an irresistible pull during the summer months.
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OPTION 2:
FILLS/CONSUMES YOU WITH ITS ENERGY
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You see, New York has everything for everyone and this makes it a traveler’s dream. Whether you are after cultural attractions, nightlife, amazing views, history, art, music or anything else, you will find it in the Big Apple. New York City bursts at the seams with irrepressible energy and it has an irresistible pull that keeps visitors streaming.
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https://www.portlandmonthly.com › ...
Floating the Perfect Evening | PORTLAND MAGAZINE
Jul 21, 2016 · July/August 2016 The Maine coastline has an irresistible pull during the summer months.
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OPTION 2:
FILLS/CONSUMES YOU WITH ITS ENERGY
Peer comment(s):
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Marie Wilson
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Thank you, Marie.
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Gareth Rhys-Jones López
: The idea is that the lively city centre will make you feel full of life. That's the sense of "contagia". But I can't think of something suitable for this situation.
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You might be right, but, as you mention yourself, it is hard to come up with a close equivalent...possibly "fills/consumes you with its energy"
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franglish
: life in the city centre/center has a contagiuos/iresistible appeal
26 mins
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Thank you, Franglish.
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Susana Franco
2 hrs
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Thank you, Susana.
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neilmac
19 hrs
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Thank you, Neil.
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AllegroTrans
: At the end of the day this is marketing blurb not really translation but I think your suggestion is better than the others
1 day 5 hrs
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Thank you, AllegroTrans.
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6 hrs
the lively atmosphere is contagious
Scroll to the mural photo about half way down. Th last sentence in the following paragraph has this phrase. There are many more examples elsewhere.
https://styleblueprint.com/nashville/everyday/the-nations-na...
https://styleblueprint.com/nashville/everyday/the-nations-na...
6 hrs
Luiza Dias
Brazil
Brazil
Specializes in field
Brazil
Human, social and health sciences
Native in: Portuguese (Variant: Brazilian)
Works in: English to Portuguese, Spanish to Portuguese, Portuguese, and 3 more.
the liveliness downtown is contagious
English is not my native language, but according to the references below, I believe this translation is suitable.
1 hr
Enrique Soria
Mexico
Mexico
Native in Spanish
&
English
Works in field
Mexico
Professional Wordsmith For Hire
Native in: English (Variant: US) , Spanish (Variant: Mexican)
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish, English, and 1 more.
life is contagious
a common expression among travelers
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también se escucha "this place is contagious "
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también se escucha "this place is contagious "
Peer comment(s):
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Carol Gullidge
: “What sort of traveller would say this?”, one wonders!
1 hr
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AllegroTrans
: I've travelled quite a bit but never heard anyone say this
1 hr
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1 day 14 mins
Yvonne Gallagher
Ireland
Ireland
Native in English
Works in field
Ireland
right word, right place. everytime
Native in: English (Variants: US, Canadian, Irish, UK) 
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English, English, and 1 more.
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8
alternative: vibrancy is magnetic
another option
I think "vibrancy" is used more often in tourism circles to describe cities than "liveliness"
for the full sentence
La vida en el centro de la ciudad contagia y es un hervidero de emociones
The city centre's vibrancy/liveliness is magnetic and has everyone buzzing with excitement
I think "magnetic" gets the idea across of drawing people in and infusing them with the city's energy
I think you don't need centre/center here either and that city is enough?
The city's vibrancy/liveliness acts as a magnet and has everyone buzzing with excitement
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oops, meant to delete "alternative" in heading
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UI assume you want UK English since you're in Spain (if US Downtown/center)
https://www.creativeboom.com/features/10-of-the-uks-most-cre...
https://www.goldenireland.ie/locations/ireland/west/8/0/
"Galway City is a vibrant place that has become a magnet.... Galway just oozes energy;...the buzz is unmistakable."
I think "vibrancy" is used more often in tourism circles to describe cities than "liveliness"
for the full sentence
La vida en el centro de la ciudad contagia y es un hervidero de emociones
The city centre's vibrancy/liveliness is magnetic and has everyone buzzing with excitement
I think "magnetic" gets the idea across of drawing people in and infusing them with the city's energy
I think you don't need centre/center here either and that city is enough?
The city's vibrancy/liveliness acts as a magnet and has everyone buzzing with excitement
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oops, meant to delete "alternative" in heading
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Note added at 1 day 51 mins (2019-08-18 12:49:46 GMT)
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UI assume you want UK English since you're in Spain (if US Downtown/center)
https://www.creativeboom.com/features/10-of-the-uks-most-cre...
https://www.goldenireland.ie/locations/ireland/west/8/0/
"Galway City is a vibrant place that has become a magnet.... Galway just oozes energy;...the buzz is unmistakable."
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Laura Manary
: agree- I immediately thought of "vibrant" and "buzzing with excitement"
1 day 8 hrs
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Many thanks!
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1 day 3 hrs
Wendy Streitparth
Germany
Germany
Native in English
Works in field
Germany
45 years experience
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: German to English, French to English, Spanish to English, and 2 more.
Related KudoZ points
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28
vibrant atmosphere
The vibrant atmosphere in the city centre stimulates/sparks a profusion of emotions.
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