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gmo715 · 02-17-2008, 10:14 AM

Can anyone help me translate the following:

"Please complete to the best of your knowledge."

Thank you very much,

GMO

exxc�ntrica · 02-17-2008, 02:14 PM

Por favor, rellene (el formulario/ el ejercicio) lo mejor que pueda.

gmo715 · 02-17-2008, 05:38 PM

Exxc�ntrica,

You're the best!! Thanks a lot. That truly helps me.

exxc�ntrica · 02-18-2008, 04:04 AM

Thank you, gmo.

I hadn't had such a nice compliment for some time.

mvictoria · 02-19-2008, 05:03 AM

Depending on the flavor, "rellene" might sound a bit awkward.

Perhaps "complete" is more neutral?

SandraT · 02-19-2008, 08:51 AM

Yes, Vic, complete is what we should use in this case. I would also suggest to use:

Complete seg�n sus conocimientos

exxc�ntrica · 02-19-2008, 01:38 PM

It depends on the country I suppose. In Spain rellenamos formularios.

I suppose we are talking about "complete this form"?

SandraT · 02-20-2008, 08:28 AM

Ya ves exxentrica, por eso no podemos asombrarnos de la manera en que se usa o de la interpretaci�n que se le da a una frase en otro pa�s. Hay que ser m�s tolerante, este es un foro para intercambiar y para aprender unos de otros.
Is this the meaning in your country?
And: she invents her own idiom?...surprising. What idiom???
I am surprised at all your notes. In Spain the meaning is the following:

En Cuba rellenamos una jarra con agua, un cubo con arena, una maleta con ropa. Esto de rellenar es cuando ya se llen� y lo rellenamos, o sea le ponemos m�s. Aqu� se usa completar para un formulario, una planilla, etc. Espero que comprendas las diferencias.

exxc�ntrica · 02-20-2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SandraT

Ya ves exxentrica, por eso no podemos asombrarnos de la manera en que se usa o de la interpretaci�n que se le da a una frase en otro pa�s.

En eso no estamos de acuerdo, sorprendente me parece desde mi punto de vista, pero eso no tiene nada que ver con la intolerancia.

Me sorprende de hecho todos los d�as el uso de palabras en los distintos pa�ses. Eso no significa que la sorpresa sea desagradable. Simplemente me sorprende.

Y me refiero a esta definici�n:

Quote:

sorprender.
2. tr. Conmover, suspender o maravillar con algo imprevisto, raro o incomprensible

Veo, tambi�n con sorpesa, que en Per� signifique esto:

Quote:

4. tr. Per�. Enga�ar a alguien aprovechando su buena fe.

MariaLaura · 02-20-2008, 05:45 PM

Hola! Si lo que est�s haciendo es una traducci�n legal, en Argentina tenemos una frase armada para To the best of your knowledge y es "a su leal saber y entender".
Espero que te ayude!

02-17-2008, 10:14 AM	#1
gmo715 New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New England Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Translation of: Please Complete to ... Can anyone help me translate the following: "Please complete to the best of your knowledge." Thank you very much, GMO

02-17-2008, 05:38 PM	#3
gmo715 New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New England Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Thank YOU! Exxc�ntrica, You're the best!! Thanks a lot. That truly helps me.

02-19-2008, 08:51 AM	#6
SandraT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Havana,Cuba Posts: 778 Rep Power: 615	Yes, Vic, complete is what we should use in this case. I would also suggest to use: Complete seg�n sus conocimientos __________________ _____________________________ [Have a nice day!!! ♥ Sandra T ♥

02-19-2008, 01:38 PM	#7
exxc�ntrica Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spain Posts: 799 Rep Power: 541	It depends on the country I suppose. In Spain rellenamos formularios. I suppose we are talking about "complete this form"? Last edited by exxc�ntrica : 02-19-2008 at 01:43 PM.

02-20-2008, 08:28 AM	#8
SandraT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Havana,Cuba Posts: 778 Rep Power: 615	Ya ves exxentrica, por eso no podemos asombrarnos de la manera en que se usa o de la interpretaci�n que se le da a una frase en otro pa�s. Hay que ser m�s tolerante, este es un foro para intercambiar y para aprender unos de otros. Is this the meaning in your country? And: she invents her own idiom?...surprising. What idiom??? I am surprised at all your notes. In Spain the meaning is the following: En Cuba rellenamos una jarra con agua, un cubo con arena, una maleta con ropa. Esto de rellenar es cuando ya se llen� y lo rellenamos, o sea le ponemos m�s. Aqu� se usa completar para un formulario, una planilla, etc. Espero que comprendas las diferencias. __________________ _____________________________ [Have a nice day!!! ♥ Sandra T ♥

02-17-2008, 02:14 PM	#2
exxc�ntrica Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spain Posts: 799 Rep Power: 541	Por favor, rellene (el formulario/ el ejercicio) lo mejor que pueda.

02-18-2008, 04:04 AM	#4
exxc�ntrica Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spain Posts: 799 Rep Power: 541	Thank you, gmo. I hadn't had such a nice compliment for some time.

02-19-2008, 05:03 AM	#5
mvictoria Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 250 Rep Power: 138	Depending on the flavor, "rellene" might sound a bit awkward. Perhaps "complete" is more neutral?

02-20-2008, 05:45 PM	#10
MariaLaura Forum User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 82 Rep Power: 65	Hola! Si lo que est�s haciendo es una traducci�n legal, en Argentina tenemos una frase armada para To the best of your knowledge y es "a su leal saber y entender". Espero que te ayude!

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