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Oct 4, 2012 13:46
11 yrs ago
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Spanish term
Barsucho
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Canteens and bars
Hi folks, I'm translating a script where the leading character refers to what we call "whiskería", but I just wrote "Barsucho" in the term description since the meaning I need is that.
The word I'm searching for describes a low class place to drink, where drunkards and prostitutes spend their nights.
TIA!
The word I'm searching for describes a low class place to drink, where drunkards and prostitutes spend their nights.
TIA!
Proposed translations
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| 4 +2 | dive |
Teressa Weaver
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| 4 +7 | skid row bar / low class dive / sleazy joint |
Jenni Lukac (X)
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Proposed translations
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dive
2: a shabby and disreputable establishment (as a bar or nightclub)
I don't know about spending the night there since most bars in the U.S.A. have to close by 2 A.M.
I don't know about spending the night there since most bars in the U.S.A. have to close by 2 A.M.
Example sentence:
We recently went to a dive in Phoenix and I found graffiti all over the bathroom, so I decided to add a little of my own.
My friend and I went to a dive bar the other night. Met an off-duty stripper whose stage name is *Shake Weight*.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you all folks! You're been of great help :)"
+7
5 mins
skid row bar / low class dive / sleazy joint
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16 entradas - 6 autores - 9 Ene 2008
"Dive" has negative connotations, as others have already said. A "dive" is a low class, sleezy joint which has nothing to do with the price of any ...
16 entradas - 6 autores - 9 Ene 2008
"Dive" has negative connotations, as others have already said. A "dive" is a low class, sleezy joint which has nothing to do with the price of any ...
Peer comment(s):
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Charles Davis
: One of those should do the trick!
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Thanks, Charles. Have a good afternoon.
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James A. Walsh
: Hadn't seen your suggestion when I posted "sleazy dive" just now, which I messed up as I accidentally typed "dump" instead of "dive" in the heading, so have hidden it...
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Thanks, James. I've heard " a real dump" as well, but I don't know how widely that expression is used.
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Teressa Weaver
: Sleazy joint is a great choice.
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Thanks, Teressa. Have a good afternoon.
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Claudia Luque Bedregal
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Thanks very much, Claudia.
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Richard Hill
: Prefer "sleazy joint"
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Thanks, Rich. It's really interesting to see what people prefer regarding a term like this!
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Lisa McCarthy
: I'd opt for 'sleazy joint' too. I haven't ever heard of 'skid row bar', it's probably more a US term.
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Thanks, Lisa. "Skid row" is a sad part of town; "being on skid row" is basically being down and out. Have a good evening.
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Luis Rey Ballesteros (Luiroi)
: I also prefer "sleazy joint" for this specific context and register.
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Thanks, Luis. The consensus is "sleazy joint." Have a good weekend.
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