Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
que me dé una ciencia tan alta
English translation:
to give me such high knowledge
Added to glossary by
Daniel Salinero
Apr 28, 2014 04:28
10 yrs ago
Spanish term
United States
Books, Certificates, Education, Tourism
Native in: English 
, Spanish
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish
que me dé una ciencia tan alta
Spanish to English
Art/Literary
Religion
Catholic religious writing
Quiero que me enseñe a amar los trabajos y a poner en ellos mi gloria. Voy a cotejar mi vida con la suya y a pedirle que me dé una ciencia tan alta. Otras veces le diré a mi maestro que me hable del Padre, que me enamore de Él y que me dé su amor para seguir trabajando por el Reino.
From the diary of a Spanish nun, 1920s.
From the diary of a Spanish nun, 1920s.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +3 | to give me such high knowledge |
Jane Martin
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| 5 | grant me a science higher... |
Martin Harvey
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Proposed translations
+3
2 hrs
Selected
to give me such high knowledge
Ciencia can mean knowledge in some circumstances - for example, 'El arbol de la ciencia del bien y del mal' is the tree of knowledge.
'High knowledge' appears in many religious texts referring to God's knowledge:
This "high knowledge" by which he pursues serving God and religion...
http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=ZiowFx_wXN4C&pg=PA408&lpg...
'The Wonderful and High Knowledge of God"
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sid=1313153306
'High knowledge' appears in many religious texts referring to God's knowledge:
This "high knowledge" by which he pursues serving God and religion...
http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=ZiowFx_wXN4C&pg=PA408&lpg...
'The Wonderful and High Knowledge of God"
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sid=1313153306
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Comment: "Perfect. Your translation fits well and expresses the same thought as in the source language. Thank you!"
12 hrs
Martin Harvey
Argentina
Argentina
Native in Spanish
&
English
Works in field
Argentina
Obsession for quality is a pleasure.
Native in: English 
, Spanish (Variant: Argentine)
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
grant me a science higher...
I agree with Jane but this is an option that just came up. I think would sound good in the context...
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