Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
agave de papel
English translation:
paper agave
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eferrer
Jun 2, 2007 00:02
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Spanish term
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agave de papel
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This is the title of a photo by the photographer Mariana Yampolsky showing some translucent agave leaves. You can see the photo at
http://www.artnet.com/artwork/424003147/1050/mariana-yampols...
I'm curious about the "de papel" part of the title. Is it idiomatic (relating to botany or to any kind of thin or translucent material), or is it a term specifically used with certain kinds of agave plants? Or was the photographer making her own play on words?
We have translated simply as "Agave leaves" but I'm wondering if something is more accurate. Thank you!
http://www.artnet.com/artwork/424003147/1050/mariana-yampols...
I'm curious about the "de papel" part of the title. Is it idiomatic (relating to botany or to any kind of thin or translucent material), or is it a term specifically used with certain kinds of agave plants? Or was the photographer making her own play on words?
We have translated simply as "Agave leaves" but I'm wondering if something is more accurate. Thank you!
Proposed translations
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| 4 | paper agave |
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| 4 | Agave for paper making (ver enlace) |
Lydia De Jorge
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paper agave
I agree there seems to be a play on words, and that, as the title, it doesn't need much translation.
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Comment: "I agree; this most closely follows the artist's intention."
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Lydia De Jorge
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Agave for paper making (ver enlace)
http://www.acamextequila.com.mx/noflash/elagave.html
considering it is the title of the painting, I would not translate and add a note.
considering it is the title of the painting, I would not translate and add a note.
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