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Spanish term or phrase:
No queremos que los mayores abusen de los más pequeños
English translation:
We don\'t want the elders to mistreat the younger people
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I'd very much appreciate help with the following:
"No queremos que los mayores abusen de los más pequeños”.
This is a phrase cited in a overview/profile prepared by an international organization in the Dominican Republic, regarding the life of the people and their situation in their hometowns.
"No queremos que los mayores abusen de los más pequeños”.
This is a phrase cited in a overview/profile prepared by an international organization in the Dominican Republic, regarding the life of the people and their situation in their hometowns.
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Spanish term (edited):
No queremos que los mayores abusen de los más pequeños
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We don't want the elders to mistreat the younger people
I think this is the idea here, with more context I may change some of the terms. For example 'abuse',...it could be more specific, such as neglect, molest or batter.
Suerte
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Note added at 11 mins (2007-04-20 15:54:14 GMT)
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We dont want the adults to mistreat the children...like I said some more of the text surrounding this sentence would help alot.
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Note added at 14 mins (2007-04-20 15:57:42 GMT)
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Edward just posted a nearly identical translation as my previous note,...if this is what you use I think he should get the credit as he beat me to it.
Suerte
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Note added at 11 mins (2007-04-20 15:54:14 GMT)
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We dont want the adults to mistreat the children...like I said some more of the text surrounding this sentence would help alot.
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Note added at 14 mins (2007-04-20 15:57:42 GMT)
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Edward just posted a nearly identical translation as my previous note,...if this is what you use I think he should get the credit as he beat me to it.
Note from asker:
| Thanks, my first choice would be elders as the person cited probably meant to say anyone of an older age |
| I think, too they mean 'mistreatment' rather than 'abuse' |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Juan Jacob
: Sí, prefiero a "abuse" que, si no me equivoco, tiene connotaciones sexuales también.
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Gracias Juan
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I'll stick to my first hunch-first choice. Thanks to everyone."
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Edward Tully
Native in English
Because your words matter
Native in: English (Variants: US, UK) 
Works in: Spanish to English
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we do not want adults to abuse children
another (very basic) option!
Note from asker:
| Thanks. |
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We don't want the young people being mistreated by those who are older than them
How's that? I don't know if young people or children would work better in this context.
Note from asker:
| This could work, too..I'm still doing some pondering, thanks. |
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We do not want adults abusing children
simple and to the point
Note from asker:
| Thanks. |
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Phillip Berryman
Native in English
Specializes in field
An author's (6 books) care for language.
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, Portuguese to English
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powerful - weak ?
More context is needed. Is this really about chronological age, adults vs. children, or is it about "Los grandes y los pequeños." Is it big fish and little fish? You may have to find an appropriate way to say it in English.
Note from asker:
| Thanks, Phillip. I believe it's kind of both, gathering from the sociological context and knowledge of the "Dominican" ways. |
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