Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Portuguese term or phrase:
tome-lhe o gosto
English translation:
indulge, enjoy
Added to glossary by
Amy Duncan (X)
Nov 3, 2006 14:53
17 yrs ago
Portuguese term
tome-lhe o gosto
Portuguese to English
Marketing
Tourism & Travel
Tome o tempo que quiser e, acima de tudo, **tome-lhe o gosto**; a variedade e qualidade da oferta tornam a escolha mais difícil.
This is a description of a buffet at a hotel.
This is a description of a buffet at a hotel.
Proposed translations
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| 3 | indulge |
Paula Pereira
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| 3 +8 | enjoy |
Teresa Bento
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Proposed translations
2 hrs
Paula Pereira
Portugal
Portugal
Native in Portuguese
Specializes in field
Portugal
Responsibility, Quality, Commitment
Native in: Portuguese (Variant: European/Portugal)
Works in: English to Portuguese, Portuguese
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indulge
A sugestão da Teresa está correcta, mas se pretender optar por uma tradução mais livre...
in·dulge (n-dlj)
v. in·dulged, in·dulg·ing, in·dulg·es
v.tr.
1. To yield to the desires and whims of, especially to an excessive degree;
2.
a. To yield to; gratify: indulge a craving for chocolate
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/
in‧dulge
1 [intransitive and transitive] to let yourself do or have something that you enjoy
indulge yourself
Even if you're dieting, you can indulge yourself (=eat what you want) once in a while.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/
in·dulge (n-dlj)
v. in·dulged, in·dulg·ing, in·dulg·es
v.tr.
1. To yield to the desires and whims of, especially to an excessive degree;
2.
a. To yield to; gratify: indulge a craving for chocolate
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/
in‧dulge
1 [intransitive and transitive] to let yourself do or have something that you enjoy
indulge yourself
Even if you're dieting, you can indulge yourself (=eat what you want) once in a while.
http://www.ldoceonline.com/
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Teresa's answer was fine, but I used "indugle yourself" because it fit better into the slightly "over-the-top" language of the text. :o)"
+8
3 mins
Teresa Bento
Portugal
Portugal
Native in Portuguese
Works in field
Portugal
Translator and transcreator
Native in: Portuguese (Variant: European/Portugal) 
Works in: English to Portuguese, Portuguese to English
enjoy
Tomar (-lhe) o gosto: gozar, divertir-se, desfrutar, apreciar
1. Derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in; "She relished her fame and basked in her glory".
2. Have benefit from; "enjoy privileges".
3. Get pleasure from; "I love cooking".
4. Have for one's benefit; "The industry enjoyed a boom".
5. Take delight in; "he delights in his granddaughter".
1. Derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in; "She relished her fame and basked in her glory".
2. Have benefit from; "enjoy privileges".
3. Get pleasure from; "I love cooking".
4. Have for one's benefit; "The industry enjoyed a boom".
5. Take delight in; "he delights in his granddaughter".
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rhandler
: Good!
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Thanks, Rhandler
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Bett
: me too
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thanks, Bett!
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Susy Ordaz
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thanks, Susy
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Carlo Beschi
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thanks, Carlo
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Elisabete Cunha
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thanks, Elisabete
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airmailrpl
: Enjoy !!
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Thanks, airmailrpl
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R. Alex Jenkins
: ...but above all, enjoy yourself.
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thanks, Richard
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Maria Ambrosini
: or savour, since it's a buffet ;)
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thanks Guida! ;)
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