Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
Steamboatman
Portuguese translation:
Barqueiro (ou operador) de navio/barco a vapor
Added to glossary by
Andrew Hunt
Jan 26, 2010 12:53
14 yrs ago
English term
Steamboatman
English to Portuguese
Tech/Engineering
Ships, Sailing, Maritime
Há um termo específico em português EUROPEU? Muito obrigada.
Proposed translations
(Portuguese)
Change log
Jan 28, 2010 16:54: Andrew Hunt Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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Selected
Barqueiro (ou operador) de navio/barco a vapor
Steamboat = navío a vapor ou antig. = navio com máquina a vapor
Boatman = Barqueiro
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Note added at 5 hrs (2010-01-26 18:06:54 GMT)
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Daniella,
I do not agree with the definition "marinheiro" in this instant as often, the term "boatman" can be applied to inland or "fluvial" operators, which case "marinheiro" would not be applicable, it could be "operador", "comandante" etc which again,"marinheiro" would not be applicable.
Andrew
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Note added at 6 hrs (2010-01-26 19:00:56 GMT)
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Daniela,
I doubt u will find a specific word for this transaltion, if u do, I wud like to know, I wish u luck in yr due diligence!
Steamboatman, in itself is a very old term, just how many boats or ships are there nower days driven by steam?
"Barqueiro", as a single word fits the bill.This is the actual translation of boatman, whether it be a steam or motor driven boat.I would be most interested in the doc u are translating, as I said this is a very old term,but quite normal, there are many shipping docments used to today, that have amazingly old terms used like "cannon" and "cannon balls" which can be found in some Bills of Lading.
Goodluck, let me know how u get on and what u decide.
Andrew
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Note added at 6 hrs (2010-01-26 19:05:15 GMT)
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Sorry Daniella did not see Leonors last comments, and depending on the contest she could be right.Are you talking about someone who works on or with steamboats or a fanatic or lover of these sorts of vessels?
Andrew
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Note added at 2 days4 hrs (2010-01-28 17:00:36 GMT) Post-grading
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Thanks Daniela, I am sure using the generic "barqueiro" in this context is perfectly ok.
Andrew
Boatman = Barqueiro
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Note added at 5 hrs (2010-01-26 18:06:54 GMT)
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Daniella,
I do not agree with the definition "marinheiro" in this instant as often, the term "boatman" can be applied to inland or "fluvial" operators, which case "marinheiro" would not be applicable, it could be "operador", "comandante" etc which again,"marinheiro" would not be applicable.
Andrew
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Note added at 6 hrs (2010-01-26 19:00:56 GMT)
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Daniela,
I doubt u will find a specific word for this transaltion, if u do, I wud like to know, I wish u luck in yr due diligence!
Steamboatman, in itself is a very old term, just how many boats or ships are there nower days driven by steam?
"Barqueiro", as a single word fits the bill.This is the actual translation of boatman, whether it be a steam or motor driven boat.I would be most interested in the doc u are translating, as I said this is a very old term,but quite normal, there are many shipping docments used to today, that have amazingly old terms used like "cannon" and "cannon balls" which can be found in some Bills of Lading.
Goodluck, let me know how u get on and what u decide.
Andrew
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Note added at 6 hrs (2010-01-26 19:05:15 GMT)
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Sorry Daniella did not see Leonors last comments, and depending on the contest she could be right.Are you talking about someone who works on or with steamboats or a fanatic or lover of these sorts of vessels?
Andrew
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Note added at 2 days4 hrs (2010-01-28 17:00:36 GMT) Post-grading
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Thanks Daniela, I am sure using the generic "barqueiro" in this context is perfectly ok.
Andrew
Note from asker:
Hi Andrew, thank you for all the explanation. The context is more of people whose lives revolve around steamboats, what includes boatmen, of course. But due to the literariness of the text ans that the word repeats itself along the text, it is not possible to write the translation at its full lenght. To find a 100% faithfull word turns out to be impossible. I guess I will use "barqueiro". Thank you again! |
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16 mins
marinheiro de barco a vapor
sug.
Peer comment(s):
agree |
João Araújo
1 hr
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Obrigada João
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agree |
Salvador Scofano and Gry Midttun
3 hrs
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Obrigada Salvador
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25 mins
alguém cuja vida gira à volta dos barcos a vapor
"She was a Steamboat Man"
http://www.britannica.com/bps/additionalcontent/18/23097006/...
http://www.britannica.com/bps/additionalcontent/18/23097006/...
Note from asker:
Obrigada, Leonor, e pela explicação abaixo também. Contudo, acho que vou ter de escolher "barqueiro". É uma daquelas circusntâncias de "redução" da tradução. |
1 hr
marinheiros dos navios a vapor
acho que se adequa ao contexto que nos deu
Discussion
Nota: para mais ideias (ainda), não se esqueça de ler o link que apresentei "She was a steamboatman", em que se descreve a mística que envolve estes amantes de barcos a vapor e da vida que decorre à sua volta.