Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
componentes costumbristas
English translation:
traditionalist elements
Added to glossary by
Christine Walsh
Jul 5, 2011 18:28
12 yrs ago
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Spanish term
componentes costumbristas
Spanish to English
Social Sciences
Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
Film theory
Las películas contemporáneas (...) reconstruyen una identidad no comprometida con los componentes costumbristas, apropiándose de aspectos originados en los procesos globales y funcionando como una herramienta de investigación y búsqueda personal de los cineastas.
Traditional customs and manners... Can anyone think of a good translation for this term in this context, short if possible?
TIA
Traditional customs and manners... Can anyone think of a good translation for this term in this context, short if possible?
TIA
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | traditionalism |
DLyons
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| 4 +1 | (that construct an identity that exploits) traditional customs and manners |
Jenni Lukac (X)
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| 4 +1 | traditional values |
paragonc
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| 3 +1 | costumbrist components |
anademahomar
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Proposed translations
5 mins
Selected
traditionalism
= traditionalist elements
Note from asker:
| Thanks, DL! You're always so prompt |
| I decided to use your 'explanation': traditionalist elements. Thanks again. |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
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17 mins
(that construct an identity that exploits) traditional customs and manners
I almost voted for DLyon's answer but later thought that the meaning might be misconstrued so I offer this.
Note from asker:
| Thanks, Jenni. Your answers are always very helpful; they help one to think things out and come to a decision. |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
DLyons
: You're probably right - but I score highly on conciseness :-)
8 mins
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Thanks DLyons - if only all authors held your opinion and held up your standards!
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+1
37 mins
traditional values
suggestion
Note from asker:
| Thanks, paragon. I should probably have posted more context, but it wasn't about values this time. :) |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Simon Bruni
: I think this works. "construct an identity that breaks away from traditional values"
13 hrs
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+1
40 mins
anademahomar
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Related KudoZ points
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4
costumbrist components
to create Biblical passages, costumbrist scenes and oriental-style landscapes. ... European painting. The Museo Franz Mayer is one of the few places in ...
www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/museums/full-museum-details/perma...
Costumbrism (costumbrismo in Spanish) is a literary genre popular in Latin America during the romantic movement in the 19th century. Costumbrist works focus on typical or picturesque regional customs<1> . The novel María by Jorge Isaacs is one popular costumbrist novel.
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Note added at 41 mins (2011-07-05 19:10:29 GMT)
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la primera referencia es de "costumbrist painting"
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Note added at 42 mins (2011-07-05 19:11:42 GMT)
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Costumbrism - Costumbrismo (sometimes anglicized as Costumbrism) refers to the literary or pictorial interpretation of local everyday life, mannerisms, and customs, primarily in the Hispanic scene, and particularly in the 19th century.
www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/museums/full-museum-details/perma...
Costumbrism (costumbrismo in Spanish) is a literary genre popular in Latin America during the romantic movement in the 19th century. Costumbrist works focus on typical or picturesque regional customs<1> . The novel María by Jorge Isaacs is one popular costumbrist novel.
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Note added at 41 mins (2011-07-05 19:10:29 GMT)
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la primera referencia es de "costumbrist painting"
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Note added at 42 mins (2011-07-05 19:11:42 GMT)
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Costumbrism - Costumbrismo (sometimes anglicized as Costumbrism) refers to the literary or pictorial interpretation of local everyday life, mannerisms, and customs, primarily in the Hispanic scene, and particularly in the 19th century.
Note from asker:
| Thank you for your help. Great references, although I chose a more 'everyday' term. |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Bubo Coroman (X)
: I think it's best to put "costumbrist" and not try to explain it because Goya made it internationally known and in any case the context which follows explains it well
1 hr
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Thank you much, Deborah
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