Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
en tu propia selva
English translation:
in your own world
Added to glossary by
Erik Bry
Jul 26, 2011 22:13
12 yrs ago
Spanish term
Spain
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Native in: English 
Works in: Spanish to English, German to English, Catalan to English
en tu propia selva
Spanish to English
Social Sciences
Photography/Imaging (& Graphic Arts)
This is for an arty photographic studio website. They do headshots, portfolios pictures, that kind of thing - for artists, politicians, businesspeople. But they stress the artiness of the whole thing very much. Lots of verbosity and flowery artspeak. So, my question is, what is the "selva" reference here? Is there some word play or cultural reference I am missing, or is he simply saying "in your own forest"?
"Es el único servicio a mano que te descubre tu fascinante lado humano en tu propia selva."
"Es el único servicio a mano que te descubre tu fascinante lado humano en tu propia selva."
Proposed translations
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Change log
Jul 27, 2011 01:07: coolbrowne changed "Field" from "Other" to "Social Sciences" , "Field (specific)" from "Business/Commerce (general)" to "Photography/Imaging (& Graphic Arts)"
Aug 4, 2011 19:20: Erik Bry Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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in your own world
that's what I'd say
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Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
US Court Cert. 1980 Ph.D. 1981
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, Portuguese to English, English to Spanish, and 2 more.
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in your own kingdom
Figuratively I believe this is the idea.
Mike
Mike
16 mins
in your own environment
...in your own environment:
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Portrait photography for children, families, businesses, pets and ...
www.jcphotography.biz/ - CachedJohn Caruana runs a portrait photography business based in Sevenoaks, Kent ... John is able to offer portrait sittings in a studio, or your own environment. ...
Portrait Photography: Elms Photography
www.elmsphotography.co.uk/section354322.html - CachedElms Photography – Freelance Portrait Photographer covering all types of ... Taking portraits in your own home allows you to control the environment, ...
Portrait - Helen Tweddle Photography
www.helentweddlephoto.com/portrait/63127 - CachedProfessional Portraits... Helen Tweddle Photography operate a mobile studio ... Taking pictures in your own environment is especially beneficial for young ...
Saludos
eski :))
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Note added at 18 mins (2011-07-26 22:31:56 GMT)
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Portrait photography for children, families, businesses, pets and ...
www.jcphotography.biz/ - CachedJohn Caruana runs a portrait photography business based in Sevenoaks, Kent ... John is able to offer portrait sittings in a studio, or your own environment. ...
Portrait Photography: Elms Photography
www.elmsphotography.co.uk/section354322.html - CachedElms Photography – Freelance Portrait Photographer covering all types of ... Taking portraits in your own home allows you to control the environment, ...
Portrait - Helen Tweddle Photography
www.helentweddlephoto.com/portrait/63127 - CachedProfessional Portraits... Helen Tweddle Photography operate a mobile studio ... Taking pictures in your own environment is especially beneficial for young ...
Saludos
eski :))
1 hr
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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28
in your own personal jungle
my ideas
8 hrs
in your own arena
or, territory
2 days 19 hrs
out of the crowd/habitat*
I really can't see a literal translation selling these services. (Frankly I don't see how the Spanish helps either). I'd try for something slightly on the cute side, but that makes a bit more sense in English (I'd also say "medium" instead of services and pump up that these people are masters at their craft.): The only medium that pulls you out of your habitat and shows the world the unique person you really are / The only medium that highlights the real you among a sea of faces /a way to express your own special identity in the world around you. Anyway, it's worth making an effort to convince the client that another tack would be better for reaching an English speaking public!
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