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Nov 13, 2009 08:50
14 yrs ago
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Spanish term

una buena marea

Spanish to English Other Tourism & Travel
From the homepage of a website dedicated to rural coastal tourism website

Te invitamos a "navegar" por esta web del turismo marinero y deseamos que tengas "una buena marea"

I'll have to lose "navegar" (does anyone still use the expression "surf" the web? It sounds hopelessly dated to me), but "buena marea"?

The best I can do is "May the tide be with you" but its a bit too Star Warsy maybe

Thanks in advance shipmates
Proposed translations (English)
4 +4 catch a good wave
3 +1 Ride the waves with us
4 good (winds) and tide
3 ride a smooth wave
References
Reminds me

Discussion

Thayenga Nov 13, 2009:
@ David. "A fair wind" sounds good, because they are, after all, trying to sell it.
David Ronder Nov 13, 2009:
Would 'a fair wind' be stretching things too far? Same idea, still related to the sea and navigation, just a different focus. I only ask because it's a more common expression.
Jenni Lukac (X) Nov 13, 2009:
Interesting for your as translator! It appears that they are using sailor and fishermen language to reflect the sites to be visited. I would suggest Googling a lot of sailing and fishing sites for a phrase that fits the nature of the site and your own style of copywriting.
William Pairman (asker) Nov 13, 2009:
The latter Carol Visits to lighthouses, fish markets, shellfish farms, sailing trips on converted fishing trawlers and so on. Not really a sports focus as far as I can see, more a rural tourism vibe with a focus on the sea.

All sounds rather nice!
Carol Gullidge Nov 13, 2009:
marine tourism? by that, do you mean things like big-game fishing, or watersports such as sailing etc. Or is it some other aspect of the sea? A maritime museum perhaps..., oyster beds...
William Pairman (asker) Nov 13, 2009:
They're actually big on promoting the idea of "Marine Tourism" - ie with a focus on the sea rather than the beach

Proposed translations

+4
5 mins
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catch a good wave

I would use "come surf this site" and "catch a good wave". I know it sounds slightly cheesy but to be honest the original Spanish is pretty up there, too....

Good luck!
Peer comment(s):
agree Amani Harrison
23 mins
Thank you!
agree Carol Gullidge : and I actually think "Come surf this site" is perfect!
25 mins
Thanks a lot, Carol!
agree franglish : "come surf this site, catch a good wave and enjoy the ride!"
1 hr
Thanks, nice addition!
agree Bubo Coroman (X) : as far as I know "surfing" is not dated, I still use it myself ;-)
1 hr
Me, too. Thanks!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Many many thanks everybody for a series of fine suggestions. I went with franglish's ammendment in the end. Oh and sorry for suggesting that web-surfing was dated :o)"
+1
6 mins

Ride the waves with us

I think surf the web is still used. On that theme I base my suggestion.

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Note added at 8 minutos (2009-11-13 08:58:34 GMT)
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Something else marine-like, but might be better if you could do some whale-watching:

YOU'LL HAVE A WHALE OF A TIME
Peer comment(s):
agree Wendy Petzall
19 hrs
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16 mins

ride a smooth wave

or simply...enjoy yourself.

As to surf the web, I'd said browse the web.
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27 mins

good (winds) and tide

I think that they are refering to sport sailing, not surfing. I agree that the Spanish is a bit goofy but you could use the phrases "Set sail in our website" and "May you have/find good winds and a good tide" or "good winds and a spring tide". Explanation of winds and tide (just tide sounds a bit silly in English):"In Navigation work, you need to know the direction and strength of the Tidal current at a particular time.If the Wind is blowing together with the Tide, it will result to a calm condition. On the other hand, there is greater friction between the Wind and the water if the Tide is against the Wind. Expect waves in this kind of situation. http://www.abc-of-sailing.com/info/tides-effects.asp


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Note added at 43 mins (2009-11-13 09:33:14 GMT)
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It just ocurred to me that you could say something like "Set sail in our website and discover the (cultural heritage / exciting things to do, etc.) all along our coast!"
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Reference comments

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Reference:

Reminds me

of tail wind or even trade winds.
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