Spanish Translation

Raul Castro?

I have it straight from the source that there is no direct translation. Generally, English words with modern origins aren't translated, they're simply used as is. Eg; "Yo voy a mida guidance counselor."

There are many Spanish dialects though. That's how a Spanish-speaker from Texas would say it, according to a Spanish-speaker from Texas.

CasualObserver said:

I have it straight from the source that there is no direct translation. Generally, English words with modern origins aren't translated, they're simply used as is. Eg; "Yo voy a mida guidance counselor."

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I've noticed there is no Spanish equivalent for "permanent wave," as well.

(I hang out in Little Havana hair salons)

Saritams8 said:

Hiya kids!

I'm looking for the appropriate words for "Guidance Counselor." Any ideas? I can figure out a literal translation, but I'm not sure I'm capturing the essence of the job.

Any ideas, students? Any help would be appreciated.

Sara

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Consejero escolar, Orientador, etc. In films is almost always translated as Consejero Escolar

robeiae said:

I've noticed there is no Spanish equivalent for "permanent wave," as well.

(I hang out in Little Havana hair salons)

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Do you mean hair? that is commonly called as La Permanente

maxmordon said:

Do you mean hair? that is commonly called as La Permanente

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That's another name for Fidel Castro.

Sheesz.

When I was in school he was ese bastardo que siempre me anda diciendo cuales clases debo de tomar.

I think you mean Promedio de Notas. And I doubt there is an Acronym for it, if there is I haven't heard it

Cool! I'm a Consejero Escolar! I feel very exotic.

Consejero Escolar! Con-se-je-ro Es-co-LAR! Sing it with me!

ConsejerA, CB. Unless there's something you want to tell us

oh yeah, I get a do-over:

Consejera Escolar! Con-se-je-RA Es-co-LAR!!!!!
Big Finish!

CasualObserver said:

I have it straight from the source that there is no direct translation. Generally, English words with modern origins aren't translated, they're simply used as is. Eg; "Yo voy a mida guidance counselor."

There are many Spanish dialects though. That's how a Spanish-speaker from Texas would say it, according to a Spanish-speaker from Texas.

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First, whoever your "source" is, he or she does not speak correct Spanish. Saying that "words with modern origins aren't translated" is a load of ......er.... nonsense! Your "source" either doesn't know or can't be bothered.
Second, by 'mida' he/she means "mi" - Spanish for "my".
Third, a "guidance councellor" (presumably referring to some sort of school counsellor) can be translated as "asesor/a o consejero/a escolar" or "psicólogo/a" or "asistente social". (A councillor in local government is a "concejal/a").

C.bronco said:

oh yeah, I get a do-over:

Consejera Escolar! Con-se-je-RA Es-co-LAR!!!!!
Big Finish!

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You're so priddy

Saritams8 said:

Yeah, I'm working on a study for a college that is going to be polling guidance counselors in Panama. I'm thinking they won't be using bastardized phrasing.

Thanks for all the responses! You guys really help a girl out

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You're welcome! when you need help, you know where I am...

maxmordon said:

You're welcome! when you need help, you know where I am...

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And if he can't help you, he can get Presidente Chespirito to give a hand.