Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
step on sb's toes
Spanish translation:
ofender a alguien
English term
step on sb's toes
Thanx
Dec 13, 2005 10:28: Rebecca Hendry changed "Level" from "Non-PRO" to "PRO"
Proposed translations
United Kingdom
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ofender a alguien
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Note added at 30 mins (2005-12-13 10:30:06 GMT)
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"step on someone's toes
Also, tread on someone's toes. Hurt or offend someone. For example, Be careful what you say about her losing weight; don't step on her toes, or Would I be stepping on someone's toes if I asked to help out with the party arrangements? This metaphoric idiom transfers physical to emotional pain. [Late 1300s]"
http://www.answers.com/topic/step-on-someone-s-toes?hl=toes
Spain
Margarita Ezquerra (Smart Translators, S.L.)
Accredited translators 20 yrs experience
Native in: Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, French to Spanish
herir los sentimientos de alguien
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Note added at 7 mins (2005-12-13 10:06:12 GMT)
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Frase: "pero no quiero herir los sentimientos de nadie"
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hecdan (X)
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gracias hecdan
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Ramon Inglada
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muchas gracias Ramón
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Yvonne Becker
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gracias Yvonne
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"No quisiera estar en su lugar."
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Tomás Cano Binder, BA, CT
: Hm... No me parece que sea esta la traducción. Creo que leíste "to be in somebody's shoes"...
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Si, tienes razón, interpreté mal la frase y el apuro...... gracias
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Spain
8 years experience in localization!
Native in: Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, French to Spanish
(no me gustaría) herir susceptibilidades
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