Oct 26, 2021 14:55
2 yrs ago
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Spanish term
príncipe gris
Spanish to English
Art/Literary
Poetry & Literature
I'm translating a Colombian telenovela and this term has come up. I am familiar with "príncipe azul" which is what we in English would call a "prince charming." The character in the telenovela seems to be using it synonymously, but I do not understand why she says "gris" and not "azul." She is a middle-aged woman getting ready to travel to Spain. She says among the lines of "¿Quién sabe? Quizás podría encontrar mi propio príncipe gris por allá" to her daughter.
Proposed translations
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4 +1 | silver fox | neilmac |
4 +4 | 1) gray-haired prince charming 2)silver-haired prince charming | Ana Rivas |
Proposed translations
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silver fox
An option, in case you decide to ditch the Prince Charming version.
A silver fox is a slang term for an older man, generally with gray or graying hair, who is considered attractive, charming, and classy.
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/g10224474/sil...
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Note added at 1 day 17 hrs (2021-10-28 08:10:45 GMT)
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"Who knows? I might even catch (me) one of them (those) silver foxes out there".
A silver fox is a slang term for an older man, generally with gray or graying hair, who is considered attractive, charming, and classy.
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/g10224474/sil...
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Note added at 1 day 17 hrs (2021-10-28 08:10:45 GMT)
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"Who knows? I might even catch (me) one of them (those) silver foxes out there".
Example sentence:
While many older men want to benefit from the legend of the silver fox, so few actually make the grade.
Reference:
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/silver-fox
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Silver%20Fox
Note from asker:
Well it didn't make it into the novela, but I really like your answer regardless! |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
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29 mins
1) gray-haired prince charming 2)silver-haired prince charming
my very own gray-haired prince charming
my very own silver-haired prince charming
my very own silver-haired prince charming
Peer comment(s):
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philgoddard
: Prince Charming, with initial capitals.
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Thanks for the observation!
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Lucy Breen
: A good option
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Thanks Lucy!
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neilmac
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Thanks Neilmack!
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María Teresa Taylor Oliver
: I like it with "silver" instead of "gray" as it sounds more dignified, I guess... :D
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Thanks María!
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