Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
El poder oculto de la figura detrás del jefe.
English translation:
The hidden power of the figure behind the boss
Added to glossary by
Sofia Sforza (X)
Aug 8, 2007 22:16
16 yrs ago
Spanish term
El poder oculto de la figura detrás del jefe.
Spanish to English
Social Sciences
Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
women/feminism
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The article talks about the great value executive assistants are for a company.
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The article talks about the great value executive assistants are for a company.
Thank you!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 +1 | The hidden power of the figure behind the boss |
Henry Hinds
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| 4 +3 | The hidden strength/ power of the right-hand man. |
Lorna O'Donoghue
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| 4 | the hidden power behind the leader |
Lydia De Jorge
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Proposed translations
+1
31 mins
Henry Hinds
United States
United States
Native in Spanish
&
English
Works in field
United States
43 years of Border Experience and fast.
Native in: English 
, Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
Related KudoZ points
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132
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The hidden power of the figure behind the boss
And you can be sure that power is often a woman.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks!"
+3
6 mins
Lorna O'Donoghue
Native in English
Specializes in field
20yrs experience. Style & fluidity.
Native in: English 
Works in: Spanish to English, German to English
The hidden strength/ power of the right-hand man.
Or are you looking for something more literal?
The hidden strength of the man/ woman behind the boss...
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Note added at 7 mins (2007-08-08 22:23:41 GMT)
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Is this a feminist text? Then you could say...
The hidden strength of the right-hand (wo)man!
The hidden strength of the man/ woman behind the boss...
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Note added at 7 mins (2007-08-08 22:23:41 GMT)
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Is this a feminist text? Then you could say...
The hidden strength of the right-hand (wo)man!
Note from asker:
| You were very helpful, thank you. |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Carol Gullidge
: given the context, I prefer "strength". In a more sinister context, I'd like "power"!
2 mins
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| agree |
Sp-EnTranslator
9 mins
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| agree |
Eng2Span
: Excellent!
30 mins
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30 mins
Lydia De Jorge
United States
United States
Native in Spanish
&
English
Works in field
United States
Don't just say it, say it right!
Native in: Spanish , English
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
64
the hidden power behind the leader
sugg
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