Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
look the part
Spanish translation:
encarnar su personaje
Added to glossary by
Christian [email protected]
Sep 18, 2021 14:31
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English term
United States
Architect/Translator for over 30 years
Native in: Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
look the part
Non-PRO
English to Spanish
Art/Literary
Cinema, Film, TV, Drama
Regional preference
The actors wear outfits and makeup to "look the part".
Proposed translations
(Spanish)
| 4 +2 | encarnar su personaje |
Jennifer Levey
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| 4 +3 | dar la imagen |
Beatriz Ramírez de Haro
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| 3 +2 | conseguir el aspecto adecuado |
Chema Nieto Castañón
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References
| To look the part |
Toni Castano
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Proposed translations
+2
1 hr
Jennifer Levey
Chile
Chile
Native in English
Specializes in field
Chile
Human-scale Globalization
Native in: English (Variant: British) 
Works in: Spanish to English, French to English, English to Spanish, and 2 more.
Related KudoZ points
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24
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks, Robin!"
+2
2 hrs
Chema Nieto Castañón
Spain
Spain
Native in Spanish
Specializes in field
Spain
Psychologist & Emergency Physician
Native in: Spanish (Variant: Standard-Spain)
Works in: English to Spanish
Related KudoZ points
:
205
conseguir el aspecto adecuado
If you're going to play the part, you need to look the part...
Creo que la idea de la expresión original, tal y como señala Toni en Refs, es la de tener el aspecto adecuado para el papel. En el fraseo del Asker, los actores utilizan vestuario y maquillaje para conseguir el aspecto adecuado (para el papel / para su personaje).
Creo que la idea de la expresión original, tal y como señala Toni en Refs, es la de tener el aspecto adecuado para el papel. En el fraseo del Asker, los actores utilizan vestuario y maquillaje para conseguir el aspecto adecuado (para el papel / para su personaje).
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Toni Castano
: Aspecto, apariencia, imagen...
2 mins
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También. Gracias, Toni
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| agree |
David Hollywood
1 day 9 hrs
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Gracias, David
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+3
6 hrs
Beatriz Ramírez de Haro
Spain
Spain
Native in Spanish
Works in field
Spain
Golf, Literature and Religion Specialist
Native in: Spanish 
Works in: English to Spanish, French to Spanish, Spanish
Related KudoZ points
:
179
dar la imagen
Coincido con las interpretaciones de los compañeros y añado esta expresión de uso habitual.
En la frase propuesta como ejemplo se podría decir:
- "Los actores se disfrazan/visten y maquillan para dar la imagen de su personaje"
- "Los actores se visten y maquillan para dar la imagen que exige su papel"
En la frase propuesta como ejemplo se podría decir:
- "Los actores se disfrazan/visten y maquillan para dar la imagen de su personaje"
- "Los actores se visten y maquillan para dar la imagen que exige su papel"
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Mónica Algazi
: También.
47 mins
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Gracias Mónica - Bea
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| agree |
Orkoyen (X)
12 hrs
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Muchas gracias - Bea
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| agree |
David Hollywood
1 day 6 hrs
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Gracias David - Bea
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Reference comments
39 mins
Toni Castano
Spain
Spain
Native in Spanish
Works in field
Spain
PER ASPERA AD ASTRA
Native in: Spanish
Works in: German to Spanish, Spanish to German, English to Spanish, and 5 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
8
Reference:
To look the part
Definition:
https://writingexplained.org/idiom-dictionary/look-the-part
What Does Look The Part Mean?
Definition: To appear appropriate for a given context.
People use this expression when they want to say that someone looks right for a given activity or situation. For example, if someone in a business suit were trying out for the part of a lumberjack, his outfit might cause him to not look the part.
Origin of Look the Part
The exact origin of this expression is unclear. However, digital records seem to show that it originated in the early-1800s.
It seems probable that it comes from the theater. Actors must have the right look for their character. Directors choose the right person based on how well he or she will fit the role, or in other words, the part.
https://writingexplained.org/idiom-dictionary/look-the-part
What Does Look The Part Mean?
Definition: To appear appropriate for a given context.
People use this expression when they want to say that someone looks right for a given activity or situation. For example, if someone in a business suit were trying out for the part of a lumberjack, his outfit might cause him to not look the part.
Origin of Look the Part
The exact origin of this expression is unclear. However, digital records seem to show that it originated in the early-1800s.
It seems probable that it comes from the theater. Actors must have the right look for their character. Directors choose the right person based on how well he or she will fit the role, or in other words, the part.
Peer comments on this reference comment:
| agree |
Mónica Algazi
: Excelente referencia.
6 hrs
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Gracias Moni. Ojalá sea útil para Christian.
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| agree |
Beatriz Ramírez de Haro
7 hrs
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Gracias Bea. Ojalá sea útil para Christian.
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