This site uses cookies. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Cookie settings
  1. KudoZ™ Top
  2. Spanish to English
  3. Medical (general)

arropada

English translation: tightly knit

GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW)
Spanish term or phrase:arropada
English translation:tightly knit
Entered by: Noem_Sport

21:33 Feb 14, 2011
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / Cancer patients [Mexican Spanish]
Spanish term or phrase: arropada
Hello again

Still on the verbatims from physicians about pictures/images they are looking at in relation to the care of terminally-ill patients with cancer.

Sugiere compromiso familiar que es lo que se relaciona con los diferentes enunciados ya mencionados con anterioridad

sus expresiones y actitudes posturales

Transmite el mensaje de querer ayudar

una familia arropada y segura

I have tentatively translated "arropada" as "protected"..

Thank you!
liz askew
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:57
tightly knit
Explanation:
tightly knit = closely and firmly integrated. It sounds like its referring to the family having a good support structure...
Selected response from:

Noem_Sport
Local time: 10:57
Grading comment
Thank you!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +5supportive
Emma Goldsmith
3 +3tightly knit
Noem_Sport
4sheltered
Cecilia Gowar
3wrapped up (and secure)
Bill Harrison (X)


Discussion entries: 2





  

Answers


5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
arropada [here]
tightly knit


Explanation:
tightly knit = closely and firmly integrated. It sounds like its referring to the family having a good support structure...

Noem_Sport
Local time: 10:57
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 20
Grading comment
Thank you!
Notes to answerer
Asker: I think this is good:)


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Aradai Pardo Martínez
13 mins
  -> thanks Aradai
agree  James A. Walsh: For some reason I would opt for 'closely knit' here; dunno why, it's just a personal preference really.
36 mins
  -> thanks James!
agree  neilmac: I also prefer "closely" but "tightly" is good too.
11 hrs
  -> thanks
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
arropada [here]
wrapped up (and secure)


Explanation:
Purely a suggestion.

Bill Harrison (X)
Local time: 17:57
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  MedTrans&More: I don't reckon that's appropriate for this context
1 min
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +5
arropada [here]
supportive


Explanation:
I would use "supportive"

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 24 mins (2011-02-14 21:58:12 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Here are some examples of how "arropado" is used in Spanish in this context:

Su familia es muy protectora y siempre ha estado muy arropado por ella.
http://www.psiquired.com/Casos Clínicos/estemundono.asp

La enfermedad pone a prueba a toda la familia y en estos casos se supera la prueba creando varios círculos de apoyo en torno al cuidador principal, que se ve continuamente ***arropado*** por el resto de los familiares
http://www.caritas.es/Componentes/ficheros/file_view.php?MTM...

Y rodeado por todos ellos, el propio paciente, arropado también por su familia.
http://www.urjc.es/fundacion/cursos_verano/ponencias/3.pdf



Emma Goldsmith
Spain
Local time: 18:57
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 855

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  María Emilia Meini
20 mins
  -> Thanks, María Emilia
agree  Otto Albers (X)
1 hr
  -> Thanks, Otto
agree  Filippe Vasconcellos de Freitas Guimarães: Most idiomatic here.
2 hrs
  -> Thanks, Filippe
agree  Greg Hunt
10 hrs
  -> Thanks, Greg
agree  neilmac: Best option IMO :)
11 hrs
  -> Thanks, Neil
neutral  Cecilia Gowar: Yes, but it is not a "supportive family" but a family that " that receives support"/agree with your comment!
14 hrs
  -> I see what you mean, but the Spanish is so fragmented it's hard to tell. I'm sorry for Liz who has to interpret all these little snippets :)
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

15 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
sheltered


Explanation:
Similar to "protected" in meaning. You could also say "supported" or even "comforted" in some cases (see links below) but they do not work here as adjectives.
I would translate "segura" as "confident".

"A sheltered and confident family".

http://www.hola.com/cine/2011020751003/elena-furiase/estreno...
http://www.divinity.es/2011/01/12/paulina-rubio-muy-arropada...

If the original version is exactly as you published it, it is not very well written I'm afraid.


Cecilia Gowar
United Kingdom
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 240
Notes to answerer
Asker: Hi, thank you! Yes, the written text leaves much to be desired, all the way through..

Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

Return to KudoZ list

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.

See also:
ProZ.com term search
Search millions of term translations
Close search
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search