Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
sobria eleganza
English translation:
simple elegance
Added to glossary by
James (Jim) Davis
Apr 7, 2010 21:16
14 yrs ago
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Italian term
sobria eleganza
Non-PRO
Italian to English
Other
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
riferito al modo di vestire di uno scultore
avrei giurato che la "sobria eleganza" fosse già passata per proz più di una volta, ma nel kog trovo solo "quiet luxury", che non è esattamente quello che cerco...
tia
avrei giurato che la "sobria eleganza" fosse già passata per proz più di una volta, ma nel kog trovo solo "quiet luxury", che non è esattamente quello che cerco...
tia
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | simple elegance |
James (Jim) Davis
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| 4 +5 | understated elegance |
texjax DDS PhD
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| 4 +1 | understated/simple elegance |
Michael Brennen
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| 4 | plain/sober elegance |
Sonia Maria Parise
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| 4 | laid-back chic |
manducci
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Change log
Apr 9, 2010 16:23: James (Jim) Davis Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
+2
18 mins
James (Jim) Davis
Seychelles
Seychelles
Native in English
Seychelles
25 years experience constantly improving
Native in: English (Variant: British) 
Works in: Italian to English
Related KudoZ points
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55
Selected
simple elegance
If you tone the Italian down a little, you tune into the English.
Note from asker:
| grazie per il consiglio... cerco di farlo ma non è facile, e le rare volte in cui mi capitano lavori it>en cui non posso dire di no faccio comunque una fatica assurda (in tutti e due i sensi) |
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Michael Brennen
: I had started a response and did not finish it until after yours. :)
9 mins
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| agree |
Fiona Grace Peterson
2 hrs
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| agree |
SYLVY75
9 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "grazie a tutti, jim e tex meriterebbero il parimerito ma come al solito non si può e alla fine simple è più sobrio di understated :)"
9 mins
Sonia Maria Parise
Italy
Italy
Specializes in field
Italy
Life is easier when translated!
Native in: Portuguese (Variant: Brazilian)
Works in: English to Portuguese, Italian to Portuguese, French to Portuguese
plain/sober elegance
suggestion
+1
26 mins
understated/simple elegance
These are a couple of suggestions. Without more context it is difficult to say which would fit, but I might lean toward the former.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Marie Scarano
6 mins
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Marie, avresti dovuto scegliere o Jim o texjax in quanto loro hanno risposto prima di me. :)
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59 mins
laid-back chic
Another option
Example sentence:
Nicole Kidman rocks laid-back chic in a comfy yet stylish pair of Converse
Reference:
Note from asker:
| I like laid-back - it sounds like an understated way of saying understated :) (well, if I'm "hearing" it correctly...) |
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
James (Jim) Davis
: Laid back is how I feel AFTER a few pints of beer ;-). "116,000 hits" Yes but by sober (sobri) or inebriated fashion speakers:))
2 hrs
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Perhaps, but it is a frequently used phrase in fashion speak. 116,000 hits on google UK alone!!
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+5
20 mins
texjax DDS PhD
Native in Italian
Degree + PhD in Dentistry, ATA-Certified
Native in: Italian
Works in: English to Italian, Italian to English, Italian
Related KudoZ points
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36
understated elegance
anche suble elegance, volendo...ma preferisco la prima
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Note added at 20 mins (2010-04-07 21:37:05 GMT)
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subtle, sorryyyyy
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Note added at 560 days (2011-10-20 19:56:58 GMT) Post-grading
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Thanks, I appreciate it ;)
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Note added at 20 mins (2010-04-07 21:37:05 GMT)
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subtle, sorryyyyy
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Note added at 560 days (2011-10-20 19:56:58 GMT) Post-grading
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Thanks, I appreciate it ;)
Note from asker:
| i changed my mind a thousand times but in the very end i went with "subtle" - guess it's too late now to reopen the kudoz, just wanted to let you know ;) |
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Michael Brennen
: I had started a response and did not finish it until after yours. :)
8 mins
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Thanks Michael, great minds... ;)
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| agree |
manducci
: prefer 'understated' to subtle
34 mins
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anch'io, in effetti, quella sarebbe la mia prima scelta. Grazie
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Shera Lyn Parpia
: exactly what I would have said :)
8 hrs
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I'll take it as compliment :) thank you!
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potra
: Yes
9 hrs
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Evvai! Muchas gracias!
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| agree |
Gabrielle Weatherhead
16 hrs
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Thank you Gabrielle
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| agree |
Oliver Lawrence
1 day 9 hrs
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Thank you Oliver
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