Jul 29, 2007 15:31
17 yrs ago
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Spanish term
Colombia
True meaning, right feeling
Native in: English 
, Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, Spanish
cantera
Spanish to English
Social Sciences
Government / Politics
political conflicts
This is the context:
"Finally, kale borroka has a “cantera” component for the recruitment of potential members of the organisation.”
These are the DRAE definitions of cantera:
1. f. Sitio de donde se saca piedra, greda u otra sustancia análoga para obras varias.
2. f. Talento, ingenio y capacidad que muestra alguna persona.
3. f. Lugar, institución, etc., de procedencia de individuos especialmente dotados para una determinada actividad. El equipo solo ficha jugadores de la cantera regional. Esta Facultad ha sido siempre una buena cantera de investigadores.
I think the third option is the one related to the context. I wonder if reservoir would be a good option
"Finally, kale borroka has a “cantera” component for the recruitment of potential members of the organisation.”
These are the DRAE definitions of cantera:
1. f. Sitio de donde se saca piedra, greda u otra sustancia análoga para obras varias.
2. f. Talento, ingenio y capacidad que muestra alguna persona.
3. f. Lugar, institución, etc., de procedencia de individuos especialmente dotados para una determinada actividad. El equipo solo ficha jugadores de la cantera regional. Esta Facultad ha sido siempre una buena cantera de investigadores.
I think the third option is the one related to the context. I wonder if reservoir would be a good option
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +4 | reserve |
Fabio Descalzi
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| 5 | human reservoir |
Bubo Coroman (X)
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| 5 | ready supply |
bigedsenior
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| 4 | talent pool |
Marina Herrera
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| 4 | source |
Noni Gilbert Riley
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| 3 | solid/strong/an assortment |
Lydia De Jorge
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Proposed translations
+4
4 mins
Fabio Descalzi
Uruguay
Uruguay
Native in Spanish
Works in field
Uruguay
GER>SPA Translator in Architecture
Native in: Spanish 
Works in: German to Spanish, English to Spanish, Spanish to English
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24
Selected
reserve
Yes, it's indeed the 3rd option.
http://www.wordreference.com/es/en/translation.asp?spen=cant...
cantera f
1 (de piedra, grava, etc) quarry
2 fig Ftb junior players
(figurado) tenemos una buena cantera de bailarines, we've got a good reserve of dancers
http://www.wordreference.com/es/en/translation.asp?spen=cant...
cantera f
1 (de piedra, grava, etc) quarry
2 fig Ftb junior players
(figurado) tenemos una buena cantera de bailarines, we've got a good reserve of dancers
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Gracias, Fabio. Diste en el clavo con lo más conciso y sencillo."
6 mins
Lydia De Jorge
United States
United States
Native in Spanish
&
English
Works in field
United States
Don't just say it, say it right!
Native in: Spanish , English
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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47
solid/strong/an assortment
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26 mins
Marina Herrera
Native in Spanish
&
English
Specializes in field
1.2 million words translated in 2010
Native in: English , Spanish
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English, English to Spanish
Related KudoZ points
:
19
talent pool
I believe that the meaning here is no. 3 as given by DRAE. And that's what the "head hunters" use when looking for possible employees
Peer comment(s):
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Daniel Burns (X)
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Thanks, Daniel. As you see below, a political interpretation got in the way of meaning.
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Andy Watkinson
: The context (as always) is of the utmost importance. Those who take part in the kale borroka are certainly not talented. Exactly how much "talent" do you need to set fire to a bus?? The "headhunters" here are ETA.
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while you may disagrre that setting fire to a bus doesn't require talent, it's debatable, yet the word used in English is not reserve but "pool" for this context
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51 mins
human reservoir
"cantera" does not refer here to "talent", simply to the human reservoir from which new members come --- for instance, another organization. I have attached a link which suggests that ETA serves as a "cantera" for kale borroka.
2 hrs
ready supply
... of skilled local foremen, and a ready supply of unskilled manual labourers. .... manpower, they supported a conservative line in educational planning. ...
www.tcrecord.org/Content.asp?ContentId=12062 - Similar pages
Immigration Control Platform
... the majority of work permits were issued for work in unskilled occupations ... i.e., the ready supply of cheap workers provided by recruitment agencies ...
www.immigrationcontrol.org/newsletter.htm - 30k - Cached - Similar pages
Lexington: Economy - Major Industries and Commercial Activity
... businesses and corporations with a ready supply of educated manpower and .... an abundance of clerical, skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers. ...
www.city-data.com/us-cities/The-South/Lexington-Economy.htm...
www.tcrecord.org/Content.asp?ContentId=12062 - Similar pages
Immigration Control Platform
... the majority of work permits were issued for work in unskilled occupations ... i.e., the ready supply of cheap workers provided by recruitment agencies ...
www.immigrationcontrol.org/newsletter.htm - 30k - Cached - Similar pages
Lexington: Economy - Major Industries and Commercial Activity
... businesses and corporations with a ready supply of educated manpower and .... an abundance of clerical, skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers. ...
www.city-data.com/us-cities/The-South/Lexington-Economy.htm...
17 hrs
Noni Gilbert Riley
Spain
Spain
Native in English
Spain
The translator people turn to
Native in: English (Variant: UK)
Works in: Spanish to English, French to Spanish, English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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40
source
Another option.
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