Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Oct 9, 2013 18:33
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Spanish term
Afectacion
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HOMEWORK ASSSINGMENT
This is from the Mexican Civil Code. Does "afectacion" mean "charge" in this instance? I believe that it does.
Source:
POR DAÑO MORAL SE ENTIENDE LA AFECTACION QUE UNA PERSONA SUFRE EN SUS SENTIMIENTOS, AFECTOS, CREENCIAS, DECORO, HONOR, REPUTACION, VIDA PRIVADA, CONFIGURACION Y ASPECTOS FISICOS, O BIEN EN LA CONSIDERACION QUE DE SI MISMA TIENEN LOS DEMAS. SE PRESUMIRA QUE HUBO DAÑO MORAL CUANDO SE VULNERE O MENOSCABE ILEGITIMAMENTE LA LIBERTAD O LA INTEGRIDAD FISICA O PSIQUICA DE LAS PERSONAS.
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POR DAÑO MORAL SE ENTIENDE LA AFECTACION QUE UNA PERSONA SUFRE EN SUS SENTIMIENTOS, AFECTOS, CREENCIAS, DECORO, HONOR, REPUTACION, VIDA PRIVADA, CONFIGURACION Y ASPECTOS FISICOS, O BIEN EN LA CONSIDERACION QUE DE SI MISMA TIENEN LOS DEMAS. SE PRESUMIRA QUE HUBO DAÑO MORAL CUANDO SE VULNERE O MENOSCABE ILEGITIMAMENTE LA LIBERTAD O LA INTEGRIDAD FISICA O PSIQUICA DE LAS PERSONAS.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | damage |
Linda Grabner
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| 4 +2 | impact |
neilmac
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| 3 +1 | Effects |
Helena Chavarria
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Proposed translations
9 mins
Linda Grabner
United States
United States
Native in English
Specializes in field
United States
Need it perfect? Need it fast? Call me!
Native in: English (Variant: US) 
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish
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4
Selected
damage
Based on your context, I would be more inclined to say "damage"--or perhaps even "harm"--than "charge".
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Suerte!
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| Thanks! |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "This is what I ended up using and I think it's the best fit for this document. Thank you! "
+1
9 mins
Helena Chavarria
Spain
Spain
Native in English
Works in field
Spain
Striving for excellence
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: Spanish to English, Catalan to English
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144
Effects
'Afectación' often means 'effects'.
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Note added at 20 mins (2013-10-09 18:54:44 GMT)
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http://www.proz.com/kudoz/spanish_to_english/engineering_gen...
Se identificaron, en una zona específica del territorio nacional situaciones criticas en la salud de la población, condiciones de trabajo precarias y afectación al medio ambiente.
In a specific zone of the national territory critical situations were identified regarding the health of the population, unstable working conditions and environmental impacts.
http://www.linguee.es/espanol-ingles/traduccion/afectacin.html
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Note added at 20 mins (2013-10-09 18:54:44 GMT)
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http://www.proz.com/kudoz/spanish_to_english/engineering_gen...
Se identificaron, en una zona específica del territorio nacional situaciones criticas en la salud de la población, condiciones de trabajo precarias y afectación al medio ambiente.
In a specific zone of the national territory critical situations were identified regarding the health of the population, unstable working conditions and environmental impacts.
http://www.linguee.es/espanol-ingles/traduccion/afectacin.html
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Robert Forstag
: This in fact seems to be a peculiarly Mexican usage.
4 mins
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Thank you, Robert! I had it only the other day but now I can't find where I found the translation!
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+2
57 mins
impact
= (negative) consequences... etc.
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Note added at 59 mins (2013-10-09 19:33:36 GMT)
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For example, "afectación al medio ambiente" = environmental impact, as in Helena's example.
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Note added at 59 mins (2013-10-09 19:33:36 GMT)
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For example, "afectación al medio ambiente" = environmental impact, as in Helena's example.
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