Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
Ello dirá
English translation:
and time will tell/we\'ll see what transpires
Added to glossary by
Yini
Feb 1, 2018 21:08
6 yrs ago
Spanish term
Ello dirá
Non-PRO
Spanish to English
Art/Literary
Linguistics
Context: "En una palabra: haga usted todo el bien que pueda reparta usted su dinero y su amistad por este bajo mundo; tenga usted un corazón como una casa de huéspedes; fíese de todo el mundo... y ello dirá: y si se encuentra usted por ahí a mi perro... lléveselo usted a casa."
My attempt: In a word: do all the good you can, distribute your money and your friendship this low world; have a heart like a guest house; trust everybody ... __?__:
Written in 1869 by Eusebio Blasco, Spanish author.
My attempt: In a word: do all the good you can, distribute your money and your friendship this low world; have a heart like a guest house; trust everybody ... __?__:
Written in 1869 by Eusebio Blasco, Spanish author.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +1 | and time will tell/we'll see what transpires |
Yvonne Gallagher
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| 3 | it will speak well of you. |
Sofia Bengoa
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Proposed translations
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15 hrs
Yvonne Gallagher
Ireland
Ireland
Native in English
Ireland
right word, right place. everytime
Native in: English (Variants: US, Canadian, Irish, UK) 
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English, English, and 1 more.
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and time will tell/we'll see what transpires
I assume that's all it means here. You do all these things and then we'll see what transpires (or happens):(and, if you happen to see my dog along the way, take it home)
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Note added at 20 hrs (2018-02-02 17:17:12 GMT)
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de nada:-)
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Note added at 20 hrs (2018-02-02 17:17:12 GMT)
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de nada:-)
Note from asker:
| I think this one is the correct answer - it fits with the rest of the story. El autor está siendo irónico en el resto del artículo y esto queda bien. Gracias. |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Gracias mil. Excelente"
15 hrs
Sofia Bengoa
Spain
Spain
Native in Spanish
Works in field
Spain
In other words, the same meaning.
Native in: Spanish (Variant: Standard-Spain)
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, French to Spanish, and 1 more.
it will speak well of you.
I guess it means "hablar bien de uno" or "eso habla bien de ti", that is, all these actions will speak on your behalf or about you saying you are a good person.
Note from asker:
| Gracias, Sofía, pero me parece que la otra respuesta va mejor con el resto del artículo. |
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