Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

en ella tienen una cantera de oro por pulir

English translation:

she has great potential // a bright future ahead

Added to glossary by Lydia De Jorge
Jan 15, 2009 19:41
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Spanish term

en ella tienen una cantera de oro por pulir

Spanish to English Other Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs letter of recommendation
it's a phrase inside a letter of recommendation.It express that she has high qualities and that she has a lot potential
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Jan 29, 2009 04:23: Lydia De Jorge Created KOG entry

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Pablo Contreras Jan 16, 2009:
Diamante en bruto Estoy de acuerdo con Daniel. La connotación que tiene tu enlace es más bien negativa, mientras que la expresión indica, a mi parecer, que necesita tablas, entrenamiento, dirección, apoyo, etc para realmente sacar todo el potencial. Aunque tiro por las sugerencias de Lydia o Robert ya que me parecen algo más correctas en el contexto de una carta de referencia,
Lydia De Jorge Jan 15, 2009:
I agree with Eloy. Plus, in English, I have never seen (or written) a letter of recommendation using such a colloquial expression. It is typical in Spanish though.
Daniel Watson Jan 15, 2009:
vinculo bueno yo personalmente nunca lo he utilizado en el sentido del vinculo, pero para estar seguro de no confundir a nadie, yo no lo utilizaria. Podrias utilizar el de Lydia que biene a decir lo mismo pero sin utilizar ninguna expresion coloquial.
eski Jan 15, 2009:
Sorry for mispelling your name Natalia, my apologies.
eski Jan 15, 2009:

Hi Natalie,

Here's a link that I believe relates rather well:

Someone (or something) that has hidden exceptional characteristics and/or future potential, but currently lacks the final touches that would make them (or it) truly stand out from the..
Eloi Castellví Alonso Jan 15, 2009:
Vínculo. Hola, Daniel. ¿Entonces qué me dices del vínculo que di arriba? ¿Son compatibles los dos significados o últimamente no se usa el que comenté?
Daniel Watson Jan 15, 2009:
diamond in the rough un diamante por pulir a mi entender tiene el mismo sentido que una cantera de oro por pulir. quiere decir que tiene las cualidades necesarias y con mas experiencia se convertira en una buena profesional en su oficio.
Eloi Castellví Alonso Jan 15, 2009:
Me refiero a esto: "Someone who is basically good hearted but lacking social graces and respect for the law." http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/a-diamond-in-the-rough.ht...
Eloi Castellví Alonso Jan 15, 2009:
Para los que han usado "diamond in the rough", si bien parece una equivalencia bastante buena, a mí me da la sensación de sacar algo bueno de lo malo, no tanto del potencial de alguien. ¿Hay más gente que le da este sentido o soy sólo yo?

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she has great potential // a bright future ahead

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agree Beta Cummins : Indeed.
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Thanks Beta!
agree Eloi Castellví Alonso : Preferiría esta porque me parece más ajustada al sentido de la expresión.
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Gracias Eloy! Saludos!
agree jude dabo : potentials,SI
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Thanks Jude!
agree Pablo Contreras
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Gracias Pablo!
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she is such a valuable asset/she brings so much to the table

suerte

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She is/would be a welcome addition to any organization/staff
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agree Edward Tully : "asset" was my first thought - the answer would be more formal in UK or US English, so "she is a real asset to the company and shows great potential" does it for me!
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Thanks so much Edward!!
agree Pablo Contreras
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she is worth her weight in gold

There are other expressions, but this one keeps the idea of gold

Could add: and has a lot of potential
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agree Liliana Galiano
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Muchísimas gracias!
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She is a diamond in the rough

I would say!
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1. Diamond in the rough 128 up, 8 down
Someone (or something) that has hidden exceptional characteristics and/or future potential, but currently lacks the final touches that would make them (or it) truly stand out from the crowd.

The phrase is metaphorical and relates to the fact that naturally occurring diamonds are quite ordinary at first glance, and that their true beauty as jewels is only realized through the cutting and polishing process.
She may seem shy and ordinary right now, but give her a couple more years - she truly is a diamond in the rough.



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tr.v. di·a·mond·ed, di·a·mond·ing, di·a·monds
To adorn with or as if with diamonds.
Idiom:
diamond in the rough
One having exceptionally good qualities or the potential for greatness but lacking polish and refinement.

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Definition of diamond in the rough in the Online Dictionary. Meaning of diamond in the rough. Pronunciation of diamond in the rough. Translations of diamond ...
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Definition of diamond in the rough from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games.
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diamond in the rough
Date: 1785
: one having exceptional qualities or potential but lacking refinement or polish

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she truly represents a potential gold mine for your company

Quizás lo expresaría así, para de algún modo reflejar el "entusiasmo" del referente y la metáfora del oro.

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