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cappello

English translation: these two parties wear different hats

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Italian term or phrase:quello del diverso cappello che hanno questi due soggetti
English translation:these two parties wear different hats
Entered by: Michael Meskers

17:22 May 24, 2019
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law: Contract(s) / From a hearing transcript
Italian term or phrase: cappello
HI all -

I have never seen this word used in this context and am wondering if anyone can tell me how best to translate it.

The broader context is that what is being presented in court is a PowerPoint slide show with many tables of financial data that is being analyzed and contested by one of the parties.

Here's the paragraph in which "cappello" found:

Sono due cose che vengono distinte in maniera in realtà non così netta dalla giurisprudenza, io ho avuto modo di provare a studiare la giurisprudenza della Corte di Cassazione - vengono distinte in maniera non così netta, ma il presupposto è sempre quello del diverso cappello che hanno questi due soggetti. Laddove si tratta di testimone non è certamente un soggetto che si prepara, che porta delle slide e le fa vedere perché quello è il consulente. Colui che consulta dei documenti alla sua memoria è colui che magari si era fatto un appunto allora scrivendo "Caspita, la macchina aveva questa targa" e consulta quel documento, questo è il testimone che ai sensi del 499 quinto comma possa consultare documenti da lui redatti.

Thanks for any help!
Michael Meskers
United States
Local time: 11:41
these two parties wear different hats
Explanation:
I think you could say it like this, which stays close to the original Italian.
Selected response from:

Alison Kennedy
Italy
Local time: 17:41
Grading comment
I think this nails it.
Thanks for the help!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +1these two parties wear different hats
Alison Kennedy
3 +1these are two different roles
Lisa Jane


  

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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
these two parties wear different hats


Explanation:
I think you could say it like this, which stays close to the original Italian.

Alison Kennedy
Italy
Local time: 17:41
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 320
Grading comment
I think this nails it.
Thanks for the help!
Notes to answerer
Asker: Of course! Too obvious for me... Thanks a lot!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Angie Garbarino
1 hr
neutral  bluenoric: using "parties" here is misleading, as the "different hats" are about the distinction between a consultant and a witness
12 hrs
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16 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
these are two different roles


Explanation:
Maybe something like this could work in your context if you don't want to go for a literal translation.

To play a role/to wear a/the hat have a similar meaning

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Note added at 18 mins (2019-05-24 17:41:21 GMT)
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It's unclear from your context whether these "hats" are on the head of one person (at different times) or two.

Lisa Jane
Italy
Local time: 17:41
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 28

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  bluenoric: a literal translation doesn't work here IMO
12 hrs
  -> Thanks bluenoric:)
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