Oct 19, 2023 18:32
7 mos ago
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Spanish term
apalancamiento
Spanish to English
Social Sciences
Education / Pedagogy
University teaching
SPAIN. All the glossary entries or answers to previous queries (pax phil) seem to suggest "leverage". However, in this case, the meaning is different, more akin to lacking initiative or perhaps "playing it safe". (I may have answered my own query here, but bear with me…).
Basically, the source text states that since the pandemic, a majority of students have settled for doing their final practical assigments as set by their teachers, rather than coming up with any ideas/initiatives of their own.
"Se plantea si existe un proceso de apalancamiento en el alumnado, un retorno a la “zona de confort” y si es efecto de la situación de pandemia".
All suggestions welcome.
Basically, the source text states that since the pandemic, a majority of students have settled for doing their final practical assigments as set by their teachers, rather than coming up with any ideas/initiatives of their own.
"Se plantea si existe un proceso de apalancamiento en el alumnado, un retorno a la “zona de confort” y si es efecto de la situación de pandemia".
All suggestions welcome.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +4 | process of complacency |
Wilsonn Perez Reyes
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| 4 | sinking into lethargy |
Adrian MM.
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| 3 | strategic advantage |
Lisa Rosengard
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Proposed translations
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Wilsonn Perez Reyes
El Salvador
El Salvador
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El Salvador
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Native in: Spanish 
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, French to Spanish, and 2 more.
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Spanish term (edited):
proceso apalancamiento
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process of complacency
apalancarse
verbo pronominal
apalancar verbo transitivo
(coloquial)
Acomodarse en un lugar o en una situación y quedarse en él sin realizar mayores esfuerzos
no te apalanques en el sofá, que ahora tenemos que ir a tender la ropa
cuando ganó el concurso, se apalancó en su despacho y se dedicó a la buena vida
https://es.bab.la/diccionario/espanol/apalancarse
Complacency
a feeling of calm satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents you from trying harder.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/complace...
verbo pronominal
apalancar verbo transitivo
(coloquial)
Acomodarse en un lugar o en una situación y quedarse en él sin realizar mayores esfuerzos
no te apalanques en el sofá, que ahora tenemos que ir a tender la ropa
cuando ganó el concurso, se apalancó en su despacho y se dedicó a la buena vida
https://es.bab.la/diccionario/espanol/apalancarse
Complacency
a feeling of calm satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents you from trying harder.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/complace...
Note from asker:
| Interesting suggestion. But I don't understand the "Custom hint" thing either. |
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Comment: "The more I look at this solution, the more I like it. I think it does the job perfectly. Thanks to everyone for the help and comments:-)"
3 hrs
Adrian MM.
Austria
Austria
Native in English
Austria
Retd.T&I, Barrister & Austro-Advokat
Native in: English (Variants: British, Scottish) 
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish, French to English, and 5 more.
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sinking into lethargy
It's not pax, but pace Yours Truly as leverage had been *my* idea : https://www.proz.com/kudoz/spanish-to-english/business-comme...
Otherwise, I fail to see how complacency or nonchalance can be a 'process', as opposed to an 'active' process of esconcing o.s., settling or - mixing metaphors - leveraging into lethargy.
Harrap's :
apalancarse : *arg* > to ensconce oneself; to settle down
apalancamiento : entry 2 > *arg* (pereza) laziness,
Otherwise, I fail to see how complacency or nonchalance can be a 'process', as opposed to an 'active' process of esconcing o.s., settling or - mixing metaphors - leveraging into lethargy.
Harrap's :
apalancarse : *arg* > to ensconce oneself; to settle down
apalancamiento : entry 2 > *arg* (pereza) laziness,
Example sentence:
custom-made: By then he will be firmly ensconced in Scotland. Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Like all other wastepickers I sink into lethargy, not thinking anymore [...].
Reference:
Note from asker:
| The "pax phil" was a reference to our esteemed colleague nagging me for not apparently consulting the glossaries before posting in a previous query. IMHO "complacency" best captures the notion so far :-) |
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Lisa Rosengard
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Specializes in field
United Kingdom
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Native in: English (Variant: UK)
Works in: Spanish to English, English, Spanish, and 3 more.
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strategic advantage
One suggests that there's a process of strategic advantage or influence among pupils, perhaps a return to familiarity or comfort zones, possibly a side effect of the pandemic.
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Note added at 15 hrs (2023-10-20 09:52:27 GMT)
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It's a complacent acceptance of a situation which develops after people become accustomed to a situation or change of circumstances, hence the consideration of leverage or strategy.
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Note added at 15 hrs (2023-10-20 09:52:27 GMT)
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It's a complacent acceptance of a situation which develops after people become accustomed to a situation or change of circumstances, hence the consideration of leverage or strategy.
Note from asker:
| Nah, that's just a synonym of leverage. The meaning here is different. |
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