Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
ocuparon su interés
English translation:
captured his interest
Spanish term
United States
servicios para autores académicos
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, English
ocuparon su interés
He was also **very interested** in those paintings that he created at the request of the person portrayed.
I don't want to use the phrase in a solution. Restructuring the sentence would be good, but I can't arrive at something that works.
Aug 4, 2007 02:30: Katarina Peters Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
Canada
Accuracy and A1 presentation
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captured his interest
Efficiency and effectiveness!!!
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Other pictures that were of interest to him/her, were those
piqued his/her interest is also a possibility.
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Thanks Deborah!
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Thailand
Extremely fast, accurate and reliable.
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paid attention
United States
Don't just say it, say it right!
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ver frase abajo
Prompt...Precise...Polished
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Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
devoted his attention
He also devoted his attention to other portraits, those requested by his models, which permit us to add to our understanding of his vision of Mexican society of the 40’s and 50’s.
I can’t agree that “captured his interest” is quite right here. We wouldn’t say in English, “writing that article really captured my interest.” I would say he “devoted his attention” to the works in question.
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: or even 'engaged his attention'. Quite valid your argument, your suggestion 'captures' the original in meaning as close as possible, imo.
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Thank you, Claudia.
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