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Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

Benemérito de las Américas

English translation:

Outstanding Patriot of the Americas

Added to glossary by mendezhord
Mar 11, 2011 14:53
13 yrs ago
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Spanish term

Benemérito de las Américas

Non-PRO Spanish to English Social Sciences History
Benito Juárez, a Mexican statesman, was recognized by Latin American leaders for his opposition to foreign intervention. He's called "Benemérito de las Américas" for this reason. In my translation, I am considering omitting his title, for the simple fact that this title is not used in English, but I might include it if someone comes up with a good translation.

Here's the text:
Por medio del presente informo a ustedes que el día lunes 21 de marzo tendremos suspensión de labores con motivo del aniversario del natalicio de Benito Pablo Juárez García, Benemérito de las Américas, de acuerdo al calendario escolar 2010-2011.
Proposed translations (English)
4 +5 Outstanding Patriot of the Americas
4 +2 National Hero of the Americas
4 The Benefactor of the Americas
3 Benemérito de las Américas

Proposed translations

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28 mins
Spanish term (edited): Benemérito de las Américas
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Outstanding Patriot of the Americas

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Reference:

http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=31140&URL_DO=DO_PRINTPAGE&URL_SECTION=201.html

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=&q=%22Patriot+of+the+Americas%22&sourceid=navclient-ff&rlz=1B3GGGL_enES297ES298&ie=UTF-8

Note from asker:
I think that's the point, the title was conferred with a Pan-American vision in mind. Simón Bolívar is considered a continental hero. I even saw a statue in Quebec, Canada, that recognized him as a Pan-American hero. It may sound counterintuitive, but I'd say that's the point, he was a patriot of the Americas.
Peer comment(s):
agree Charles Davis : Good references, and the title seems to have some official status, though I don't think "patriot" is a good translation of "benemérito" (and can you be a patriot of a continent?). // I take your point, James. If that's what it's called, fair enough!
6 mins
I based my answer wholly on the references I found, Charles. If it's good enough for Unesco, it's good enough for me!
agree David Ronder : Good bit of research
2 hrs
Cheers David.
agree Mirtha Grotewold
3 hrs
Thanks, Mirtha.
agree Muriel Vasconcellos : Or you could even leave out 'outstanding' - which seems to diminish rather than add to his luster.
6 hrs
You know, I was originally going to omit 'outstanding', Muriel (and do in the search reference above); but the Unesco link convinced me to keep it. Cheers!
agree Claudia Brauer : Thank you soooo much... I used it today!
521 days
Glad to be of help, Claudia ;-)
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks to everyone for your help!"
9 mins

Benemérito de las Américas

Is this not reffering to the town in Mexico?

http://www.e-local.gob.mx/work/templates/enciclo/chiapas/mun...

His birthplace perhaps?
Note from asker:
The town in Chiapas was named after his title. He was born in a Guelatao, Oaxaca, a Zapotec town. He was the first indigenous president of Mexico.
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12 mins

National Hero of the Americas

Referencia: Collins Robert Unabridged Spanish/English Dictionary
Note from asker:
Even though most Mexicans admire him, we don't usually consider him a "hero." I think the main reason is that he was the first president without a military background.
Peer comment(s):
agree John Marais : Yes. 'Benemeritos' in Franco's Spain were 'national heroes'
9 mins
Thanks, John.
agree Charles Davis : In this case I would be inclined to cut "National" and just put "Hero of the Americas", since this is apparently a transnational designation
18 mins
Thanks, and I agree with you , Charles.
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1 hr

The Benefactor of the Americas

Consider:

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Note added at 1 hr (2011-03-11 16:24:12 GMT)
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Benito Juarez is undoubtedly one of the most important and revered figures in Mexican history. ... Benito Juarez The Benefactor of the Americas ...
www.inside-mexico.com/historia/benitojuarez.htm - En caché
Los Dictadores en América Latina - Monografias.com
Benito Juárez, declarado Benemérito de las Américas, y, tras de ocupar la ..... padres de la patria, benefactores, caudillos, etc. y en el de los letrados, ...
www.monografias.com › Historia - En caché - Similares
Xalapa-Enríquez - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
Situado al norte del Parque Juárez, aunque de fachada Neoclásica, este edificio no fue construido sino hasta ... con motivo del cuarto centenario del descubrimiento de América. En este parque se encuentran los monumentos a don Benito Juárez, Emiliano Zapata, .... [editar] Benefactores. William K. Boone (1875-1944) ...
es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xalapa-Enríquez - En caché - Similares
El Segundo descubrimiento
"El Barón de Humboldt cuyo saber ha hecho más bien a la América que todos sus ... Benito Juárez concedió a Humboldt el titulo de «Benefactor de la patria». ...
www.efemerides.ec/1/julio/2descu.htm - En caché - Similares
Oaxaca - Oaxaca de Juárez
Benito Juárez García, en el año de la Constitución y pensamiento liberal mexicano. ... Su construcción fue financiada por los benefactores: don Juan G. Márquez, ... Américas “Don Benito Juárez García” cuando salió de Guelatao en 1818. ...
www.e-local.gob.mx/work/templates/.../20067a.htm - En caché - Similares
History - Welcomesanmiguel.com
Parque Benito Juarez · Streets and neighborhood ... The great benefactor of San Miguel de Allende was a man by the name of Manuel Tomás de la ... Benito Diaz de Gamarra taught the first courses of modern philosophy in the Americas. ...
www.welcomesanmiguel.com/history - Similares


Saludos,
eski
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