Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

quedar al arbitrio

English translation:

it is the decision of the arbitrator/arbiter

Added to glossary by Marcelo González
Apr 10, 2006 22:04
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Spanish term

quedar al arbitrio

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Un punto central de la discusión que tienen los expertos está en el artículo xx del acuerdo, pues el acuerdo no previó que un proyecto ..., por lo que en algunos aspectos, por ejemplo, queda al arbitrio si correponde devolución del Impuesto al Valor Agregado (IVA) cuando una compañía ....

Discussion

Jairo Payan Apr 11, 2006:
El texto no dice al arbitrio (potestad, autoridad) de quién? Por qué si no es así, "quedar al arbitrio" se trata de pronto de algun modismo algo regional y poco conocido.

Proposed translations

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it is the decision of the arbitrator/arbiter

Another (more colloquial) option might be "it is up to the arbitrator/arbiter"

arbiter (är´bî-ter) noun
1. One chosen or appointed to judge or decide a disputed issue; an arbitrator.
2. One who has the power to judge or ordain at will: an arbiter of fashion. See synonyms at judge.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Third Edition copyright © 1992.

arbitrator (är´bî-trâ´ter) noun
1. A person chosen to settle the issue between parties engaged in a dispute. See synonyms at judge.
2. One having the ability or power to make authoritative decisions; an arbiter.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Third Edition copyright © 1992.
Peer comment(s):

agree Claudia Aguero
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is in the hands of

Esto significa queda librado al arbitrio de.. luego tendrías, tal vez que poner que queda al arbitrio de la empresa o el contador. Suerte, espero que ayude
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it is an optional matter

I'd use "it is an optional matter"

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Note added at 31 mins (2006-04-10 22:35:45 GMT)
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It would be one of the two structures:

a) ... for example, it is an optional matter whether the IVA payments will be returned when a company...

b) ... for example, returning IVA payments will be an optional matter when a company...
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to remain in arbitration

arbitrio = arbitration

BRCD - message board), alleging patent infringement; the case remains in arbitration......
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"at the discretion of XXX"

I think that you could use "it is at the discretion of XXX whether or not the IVA is refunded when the company...".
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remains to be determined/to be seen

This would be how I would express it.

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Sentinel lymph node biopsy: optimum method remains to be determined.Sentinel lymph node biopsy: optimum method remains to be determined. Long ED, Read JR.Publication Types Comment Letter MeSH Terms ...
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