La tempra del vapore

English translation: The benefits of steam

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Italian term or phrase:La tempra del vapore
English translation:The benefits of steam
Entered by: Bethany Kachura

09:46 May 17, 2022
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Tourism & Travel
Italian term or phrase: La tempra del vapore
This is a a subheading on a spa website, specifically referring to a Turkish Bath.

Bagno Turco
La tempra del vapore

Tempra means "quenching", but in a Turkish Bath, you don't "quench" the steam... am I missing something obvious? :/
Bethany Kachura
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:43
The benefits of steam
Explanation:
Temprare:
Rendere più forte e vigoroso nel fisico o nel morale, fortificare, irrobustire
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texjax DDS PhD
Local time: 03:43
Grading comment
Thanks everyone. I went for this in the end, but I think some the other options could also have worked well
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Summary of answers provided
4 +6The benefits of steam
texjax DDS PhD
4 +2The soothing warmth of steam
Lisa Jane
4The heat of steam
Fabio Buonomo
4relaxing steam bath
Barbara Cochran, MFA
4 -1steam tempering
Cillie Swart


Discussion entries: 3





  

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The heat of steam


Explanation:
"Tempra" in ancient Italian literature means "temperature, degree of heat".
In this case it refers to the beneficial effects of water and heat on our body.

Fabio Buonomo
Italy
Local time: 09:43
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
The soothing warmth of steam


Explanation:
If you use just 'heat' it doesn't sound very inviting!

I would use an adjective too relaxing/soothing/healing would all work

Lisa Jane
Italy
Local time: 09:43
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 60

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  philgoddard
1 hr
  -> Thanks!

agree  tradu-grace: fine as well
6 hrs
  -> Thanks!
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +6
The benefits of steam


Explanation:
Temprare:
Rendere più forte e vigoroso nel fisico o nel morale, fortificare, irrobustire

texjax DDS PhD
Local time: 03:43
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 55
Grading comment
Thanks everyone. I went for this in the end, but I think some the other options could also have worked well

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  writeaway
2 hrs
  -> Thank you!

agree  EleoE
3 hrs

agree  P.L.F. Persio
5 hrs

agree  tradu-grace: or the bracing .... as suggested by JudyC
6 hrs

agree  Paul Rooms
6 hrs

neutral  philgoddard: I think this is a bit bland for marketing copy. And "bracing" usually refers to cold things.
7 hrs

agree  martini
1 day 20 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
relaxing steam bath


Explanation:
https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/expat-corner/turkish-hamam...

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Note added at 1 hr (2022-05-17 11:11:40 GMT)
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https://www.pilotguides.com/articles/hammam-turkish-bath-the...

Barbara Cochran, MFA
United States
Local time: 03:43
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): -1
steam tempering


Explanation:
see reference


    https://www.vacfurnace.com/steam-tempering-furnace
Cillie Swart
South Africa
Local time: 09:43
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  writeaway: does not seem plausible in the context
1 hr

disagree  William Cheyne: not readily understandable to your average consumer
2 days 1 hr
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