Oct 2, 2020 16:03
3 yrs ago
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Spanish term

un cusco de campo

Spanish to English Science Livestock / Animal Husbandry
A description of the work of an Argentine artist:

Nos presenta con supernovas inesperadas, cúmulos globulares, planetas con los colores de nuestros compañeros del sistema solar, y con animales espléndidos como el ciervo u ordinarios como un cusco de campo, igualmente azorados, despavoridos, amenazados por los depredadores que somos...

Thanks
Proposed translations (English)
3 +4 a farmyard mutt
4 a (humble) farm dog

Discussion

Barbara Cochran, MFA Oct 2, 2020:
Herding Dog or Farm Dog? A dog that assists, for example, sheep farmers in the field, by herding/keeping in line, the sheep or other livestock?' Some herding dogs can be on the smaller side. Or maybe it's just the more generic "farm dog", probably more likely the latter, since it's described as "ordinario".

philgoddard Oct 2, 2020:
A cusco, also spelt cuzco, is a small dog:
http://dle.rae.es/cuzco#4wWCpeA
Not sure about "de campo". Could it mean "common or garden"?
Once again, why not share the artist's name? You're not giving away any professional secrets by telling us.

Proposed translations

+4
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a farmyard mutt

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Peer comment(s):

neutral Barbara Cochran, MFA : "Mutt" seems a bit harsh and overly specific, to describe what is depicted in a work of art.
37 mins
I think it is just an example of one extreme.
agree Liliana Garfunkel
3 hrs
Gracias !
agree neilmac : Mutt seems fine, to contrast the splendour of the deer/stag....
14 hrs
Yes, I think that is what was intended. Thanks!
agree philgoddard : Not "harsh". Its a term of affection.
21 hrs
agree Taña Dalglish : "Mutt" is perfectly okay! Continue to stay safe.
21 hrs
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14 hrs

a (humble) farm dog

(Pax patinba) "A (humble) farm dog" to contrast with the "ciervo espléndido"...

Or country dog - the link below even suggests a list of suitable names for the animal.
Example sentence:

The humble farm dog is the true backbone of the farming community

Ever wondered just how far the humble farm dog runs each day?

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