Ultra- (prefix)

18:20 Aug 5, 2006

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English to Italian translations [PRO]
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English term or phrase: Ultra- (prefix)

Hi,
I am seeking a fancy name for a brand in several languages. One of the multiple options I am considering is "Ultraseduction." Yesterday I was told here that the German translation, "Ultraverführung," does *not really* work. But I still want to know if "Ultraseduzione" sounds well in Italian, just as it does in Spanish (Ultraseducción) and English. What's your opinion?

I am assuming the definition of the prefix "ultra" in Italian is the same than in English:
1. Beyond; on the other side of; e.g. ultraviolet.
2. Beyond the range, scope, or limit of; e.g. ultrasonic.
3. Far beyond the normal or proper degree of; e.g. ultraconservative.
[Latin ultrā-, from ultrā, beyond.]

Am I right on this??

Thanks very much for your help!
Alberto

albertop9 Not a translator KudoZ activity Questions: 6 (none open) (1 closed without grading) Answers: 0
Local time: 19:53

Summary of answers provided

4 +3

piu o meno

Antonio Volpe Pasini

4 +2

estremo/a

Daniela Di Falco

massima

Silvia P

Answers

11 hrs confidence:

peer agreement (net): +3

ultra- (prefix) piu o meno

Explanation:
you are right. The problem is, in my opinion that "ultra" is a little "impersonal". Maybe "SuperSeduzione" could be a better choice? What do you think?

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Note added at 11 hrs (2006-08-06 05:51:36 GMT)
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The angain if you are looking for a "fancy" name there could be other solutions

Antonio Volpe Pasini
Local time: 13:53
Native speaker of:

Italian,

English

Notes to answerer

Asker: Thanks a lot for your opinions, guys! Well, I don't really mind if "ultra" is a bit impersonal. What I like about it is that it sounds kind of... "technical," it's used far less than "super," AND especially that I can play with its double meaning: extreme/beyond. - But that's in English and Spanish! So I mostly wanted to know if "Ultraseduzione" conveys the same in Italian, or it's just plain weird, incorrect...a no-no. ? Anyone? (And thanks again for your input! :)

19 hrs confidence:

peer agreement (net): +2

ultra- (prefix) estremo/a

Explanation:
Ciao,
mi suggerisce un'espressione del tipo "seduzione/attrazione estrema". Che ne dici?
Buon lavoro,
Daniela

Daniela Di Falco
Italy
Local time: 19:53
Works in field
Native speaker of:

Italian

Notes to answerer

Asker: Good. I'll *definitely* consider "Seduzione Estrema" too. Thanks guys!

1 day 15 hrs confidence:

ultra- (prefix) massima

Explanation:
massima seduzione direi

Silvia P
Local time: 19:53
Native speaker of:

Italian

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