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Spanish to English: Memorias de un Solterón - Emilia Pardo Bazán General field: Art/Literary Detailed field: Poetry & Literature
Source text - Spanish Debo de decir que, no sin gran admiración mía, Primo Cova cumplió estrictamente su palabra. Hizo más: fue en todas partes el defensor, abogado y encomiasta de la conducta de Feíta. Yo temía que los arranques de ésta diesen motivo para que en Marineda la apedreasen. Cierto que se habló a destajo, que se armó alboroto, y se calificó a la emancipada, según merecía, de insolente marimacho: pero en punto importantísimo de su honra, en la interpretación maligna e infamante a que se prestaban sus correrías, fue dictamen general no atribuir a genialidades de Feíta, por lo pronto, ninguna intención siniestra. Debió de contribuir a esta indulgencia relativa del público la campaña benévola del en otras ocasiones desaforado maldiciente Primo Cova.
El propio desenfado característico de Feíta, la claridad de sus palabras, la impetuosidad de su proceder, borraron sombras y disiparon sospechas. Los agoreros más pesimistas se limitaron de predecir que Feíta, si no se había perdido, acabaría por perderse irremisiblemente, entre los azares y riesgos de la vida libre e insólita a que se entregaba. Hasta en esto rompió lanzas por ello Primo Cova. «No se perderá la chica.» ―aseguró tan impávido como si tuviese don de profecía―, «porque su despejo natural y el mundo que va a correr la enseñarán a precaverse. Además, a esa niña, hoy por hoy, sin cuidado la tienen los hombres y el dios Cupidillo. Lo que la hierve en los sesos es el afán de estudiar, de saber, y de aprovechar y de lucir su sabiduría. ¿No ven ustedes cómo anda, hecha un Caifás, con el pelo corto, cada bota lo mismo que un lanchón, los dedos negros y la saya de través? ¿Ustedes afirman que caerá? Pues yo sostengo una apuesta. Apuesto a que antes que se pierda ese peruchón, se habrán reperdido unas cinco o seis muchachas de su misma esfera social, que viven al estilo antiguo, no salen solas y no dan lecciones. ¡A ver quién se juega mil realitos!»
A pesar de la atmósfera semi-benigna que se formó alrededor de la emancipada, yo me sentí tan cohibido, por la circunstancia de haber sido mi casa el terreno donde Feíta realizó su primer escarceo, que me escondí, dejé de concurrir a la tertulia de Neira, y hasta evité encontrarme con D. Benicio. Nada, cautela, mucho tiento: a tu agujero, ratón: no arriesguemos por cosa de este mundo la adorable tranquilidad.
Entre tanto, Feíta, rota la valla, no se contenía. Mañana y tarde se la veía recorrer las calles, de verso suelto, ufana, intrépida, desgreñada, empecatada de toilette. Diríase que era alguna forastera que no había estado en Marineda jamás, según el anhelo y prisa con que recorrió y curioseó la ciudad, cruzando impávida los callejones más vitandos, saliendo al campo, visitando los alrededores, escudriñando los monumentos y hasta sacando dibujos de algunas graciosas puertas románicas y algunas casas del siglo XV que se conservan aún en la vieja Nautilia. Si en la calle o por los andurriales la encontraba algún conocido y se brindaba a acompañarla, la chica rehusaba sin ambajes ni cumplimientos. ―«Me encuentro felicísima haciéndome compañía a mí propia» ―decía, con tal irradiación de gozo en las pupilas verdes, que era preciso creerla y dejarla cumplir el capricho.
Translation - English I have to say that Primo Cova kept strictly to his word, to my great admiration. Moreover, he was defender, lawyer and all-round advocate of Feíta’s conduct everywhere he went. As for me, I feared her outbursts would get her stoned to death in Marineda. It is true that there was plenty of talk, feathers were ruffled, and the liberated woman was rightly branded an insolent tomboy. But as a major point in her favour, and despite the wicked and shameful interpretation to which her escapades lent themselves, the general verdict was not to assign any sinister intention to Feíta's brilliant ideas for now.
The benevolent campaign of the at times wild and slanderous Primo Cova must have contributed to this relative indulgence of the public.
Feíta’s natural ease, the clarity of her words and her impetuous manner dispelled shadows and allayed suspicions.
The most pessimistic of the naysayers predicted only that she would be irretrievably lost among the risks and hazards of the unusual life she had chosen.
Primo Cova took up cudgels on this point too.
“The girl won’t be lost,” he assured, unperturbed, as though he had the gift of prophecy, “because her natural intuition and the world she’s going to move in will teach her to be cautious. Besides, for now the girl cares little for men or cupid’s arrow. What’s on her mind is the desire to study, to learn, to revel in and flaunt her knowledge. Don’t you see how she walks, like a Caifás[i], with her short hair, boots the size of boats, blackened fingernails and petticoats awry?
Are you certain she will fall into disrepute?
Well, I propose a bet. I’ll wager that before this peruchón[ii] is lost, five or six of her social circle who live the old way, who don’t go out alone or give lessons, will be irretrievably lost.
Who will play for a thousand realitos[iii]!”
Since it was my territory where Feíta was making her first foray, and despite the benign atmosphere that surrounded her, I felt so awkward that I hid in my room. I stopped going to the Neira tertulia[iv] and even avoided meeting Don Benicio. Be careful: stay in your hole, mouse. Let’s not risk our beloved tranquility for anything.
Meanwhile, Feíta was breaking down barriers and could not be contained. Morning and evening, she could be seen walking the streets, free as a bird, smug, fearless and dishevelled, willfully disregarding the rules of ladies’ grooming. One might say she was an outsider who had never been to Marineda due to the eagerness and haste with which she explored the city, boldly traversing the most dangerous alleyways, visiting the countryside and surrounding areas, examining monuments and even sketching some graceful Romanesque arches and fifteenth century houses that were still preserved in the old Nautilia[v]. If she met an acquaintance off the beaten path who offered to accompany her, the girl would refuse without excuses or acquiescence.
“I am delighted to keep my own company,” she would say, with such pleasure radiating from her green eyes that it was only right to take her at her word and leave her to indulge her whim.
[i] Joseph ben Caiaphas, the Jewish High Priest, said in the New Testament to have been involved in a plot to kill Jesus.
[ii] Galician word for marimacho (butch; a woman with masculine appearance or mannerisms).
[iii] The real and the realito were coins in circulation in Spain from the fourteenth to the mid nineteenth century.
[iv] Social gathering, where people meet to talk about current affairs, the arts and other topics of the day.
[v] According to the edition by María Angeles Ayala, published by Catedra (2019), this refers to the old city of La Coruña.
Spanish to English: Marketing copy for an events planning company General field: Marketing Detailed field: Business/Commerce (general)
Source text - Spanish La ciudad de Valencia está acaparando gran parte del reconocimiento mundial gracias a saber comunicar y acercar sus múltiples virtudes, una ciudad donde el diseño y la innovación son protagonistas en 2022, ya que Valencia es la capital del diseño mundial.
Una ciudad en la que la arquitectura moderna convive perfectamente con la belleza de edificios históricos y singulares conformando un lienzo perfecto. Tradición y modernidad caminan de la mano por cada uno de los rincones de la ciudad del Turia, siempre acompañados de esa luz y color que la hacen única.
Valencia ha acercado sus tradiciones y dado a conocer su gastronomía en todo el mundo a la vez que ha sabido abrirse a nuevos estilos gastronómicos y posicionarse como una de las ciudades con mejor hostelería y restauración del país.
Una ciudad que combina espacios culturales como el Caixa Forum, la Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias o el palacio de congresos, entre otros, con espacios naturales como el cauce del río, La Albufera, El Cabanyal o el proyecto del Parque Central, inaugurado en 2018. O quizás disfrutar de los espacios singulares que hay en los alrededores de Valencia,como por ejemplo sus Masias ideales para congresos y eventos más pequeños.
Valencia es sin duda uno de los destinos ideales, ya que cuenta con las infraestructuras necesarias; hoteles, restaurantes, salas, traslados… para albergar con total garantías tu congreso. Y para mayor tranquilidad, Xxxxxxxxxxx Congresos cuenta con más de 20 años de experiencia y con las siglas O.P.C. (organizadores profesionales de congresos), que garantizan la excelencia.
En Xxxxxxxxxxx, contamos con la experiencia, el equipo humano y los medios necesarios, así como un amplio conocimiento de la ciudad de Valencia, para centralizar todo el trabajo que requiere la puesta en marcha de cualquier congreso sin importar su envergadura desde una misma secretaría.
De esta manera, optimizamos procesos, la comunicación fluye sin intermediarios y todo se gestiona de manera coordinada y ordenada, sabiendo en cada momento las prioridades y ofreciendo siempre soluciones a cada uno de los potenciales problemas que pudieran presentarse.
Si apuestas porque Valencia sea la sede de tu congreso debes asegurarte que todo esté al mismo nivel que la ciudad, y para ello, te recomendamos contar con profesionales como nosotros que conocen la ciudad y todo el potencial que aguarda al milímetro.
Translation - English Valencia, the perfect city
The city of Valencia is gaining recognition around the world thanks to its ability to highlight and market its many attributes and, in a city where design and innovation are the main focus, Valencia has this year been designated World Design Capital 2022.
Valencia is a place where modern architecture coexists perfectly with the beauty of old historic buildings, creating a flawless tapestry, where tradition and modernity walk hand in hand through each corner of the capital city of the Turia valley, all the while accompanied by the light and colour that make it unique.
Valencia has popularised its traditions and cuisine which are now known all over the world, while opening up to new gastronomic styles and positioning itself among cities renowned for having the best hotels and restaurants in the country.
Valencia is a city that combines cultural spaces such as the Caixa Forum, the City of Arts and Sciences and the Palace of Congresses among others, with natural spaces such as the riverbed gardens, the Albufera, Cabanyal, and the Central Park Project inaugurated in 2018. Or perhaps enjoy its unique spaces in the surrounding area, such as the masías, large country houses which are ideal for congresses and smaller events.
Valencia is without doubt one of the best destinations to choose since it has all the necessary infrastructure: hotels, restaurants, facilities, and transfers to host your congress with confidence. For added peace of mind, Xxxxxxxxxxx Congresses has more than 20 years' experience and is the holder of the OPC (Professional Organisers of Congresses) guarantee of excellence.
At Xxxxxxxxxxx, we have the experience, the professional team, and the necessary skills, as well as a broad knowledge of the city of Valencia, to manage all the work necessary to get any congress up and running, regardless of size, from our city centre office.
As a result, we can optimise procedures, ensure a direct and timely flow of communication and manage everything in a coordinated and streamlined way, with priorities kept to the fore at all times and solutions offered for each potential problem that might arise.
If you choose Valencia to host your congress, you will want to make sure that everything is as outstanding as the city itself and, for that reason, we recommend you count on professionals like us that know the city and what it has to offer inside out.
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