"ciudad escaparate vs ciudad plaza"

English translation: a showcase city vs a city for citizens/for the people

16:22 Jan 15, 2020
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Economics
Spanish term or phrase: "ciudad escaparate vs ciudad plaza"
I'm translating an article on Barcelona's economy. It includes the phrase "ciudad escaparate vs ciudad plaza". Any suggestions on how to translate "ciudad plaza" into English (UK)? Here's another sentence using the same phrase for some more context:

"una ciudad escaparate, desarrollada, orientada y expuesta a las decisiones y acciones de quienes no viven en ella; o una ciudad plaza, capaz de generar una realidad social y económica basada en la proximidad, y enfocada a las necesidades y aspiraciones de las gentes que vivimos y trabajamos en ella."

Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
Lindsey Campbell
Spain
Local time: 11:54
English translation:a showcase city vs a city for citizens/for the people
Explanation:
This might work.

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A city for the people or a city for tourists:

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/www.thecourier.co.uk › news › local › perth-kinross › market-hall-pl...
Market hall plans for Perth City Hall remain 'alive' - The Courier
25 Jun 2016 - “Is Perth a city for the people or a city for tourists? ... “What is the benefit of becoming 'one of Europe's great small cities' if it is not only great and ...
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Lisa McCarthy
Spain
Local time: 11:54
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Summary of answers provided
3 +2a showcase city vs a city for citizens/for the people
Lisa McCarthy
4A city on show vs a city of the people
Clare Rainey
4a city for a nice break and a city worth living in
David Hollywood
4foreign vs local products showcasing city
Francois Boye


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42 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
A city on show vs a city of the people


Explanation:
The term 'a city on show' has been used in reference to Venice in the past and could perhaps work here too. 'A city of the people' suggests the people are active participants in the life of the city.

Clare Rainey
United Kingdom
Local time: 10:54
Native speaker of: English
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10 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
a city for a nice break and a city worth living in


Explanation:
I would say

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gets the meaning IMO

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been in Bacelona many times and fits the bill

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Barcelona

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nice spot

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but you have to be careful of the recently arrived bandits who will tell you that you have a problem with your car ... so, if you stop, they rob you

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don't let that happen to you

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was there this year and after lunch we had these cuties who followed us on the motorway pointing at the car as if there was something wrong... don't stop or you're toast

David Hollywood
Local time: 07:54
Native speaker of: English
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23 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
foreign vs local products showcasing city


Explanation:
The 'escaparate ciudad' showcases famous, foreign brands.

The 'ciudad plaza' showcases local products made by local crafts and farms.

Francois Boye
United States
Local time: 06:54
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Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
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19 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
a showcase city vs a city for citizens/for the people


Explanation:
This might work.

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Note added at 1 día 15 horas (2020-01-17 07:35:01 GMT)
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A city for the people or a city for tourists:

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/www.thecourier.co.uk › news › local › perth-kinross › market-hall-pl...
Market hall plans for Perth City Hall remain 'alive' - The Courier
25 Jun 2016 - “Is Perth a city for the people or a city for tourists? ... “What is the benefit of becoming 'one of Europe's great small cities' if it is not only great and ...


Lisa McCarthy
Spain
Local time: 11:54
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Muriel Vasconcellos
13 hrs
  -> Thanks, Muriel :-)

neutral  David Hollywood: hmmm sounds weird to my native speaker ears
1 day 4 hrs
  -> Sounds fine to my native speaker ears :-) Both terms are used if you take a look.

agree  neilmac: Or words to that effect (if one's ears find it weird. Mine don't).
1 day 23 hrs
  -> Cheers, Neil :-)
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