come le cose rare

English translation: like prized possessions

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Italian term or phrase:come le cose rare
English translation:like prized possessions
Entered by: EirTranslations

08:44 Jul 31, 2020
Italian to English translations [PRO]
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Italian term or phrase: come le cose rare
I understand literally this means "rare things" but not sure that works here when talking about handing down a profession, see below thanks

Ci sono mestieri che ieri come oggi non sono mai mutati e si tramandano come le cose rare.
Sono mestieri ma anche stili di vita che prendono forma in quella Sicilia interna, affascinante e poco conosciuta.
EirTranslations
Ireland
Local time: 01:08
like prized possessions
Explanation:
A possibility.
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Kate Chaffer
Italy
Local time: 02:08
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thx
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Summary of answers provided
4 +4like prized possessions
Kate Chaffer
4 +2like heirlooms
Lisa Jane
4 +2like a precious legacy
Brent Sørensen
3Precious stones
Roberta Broccoletti
3like an ancient tradition
Juan Arturo Blackmore Zerón


  

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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
like prized possessions


Explanation:
A possibility.

Kate Chaffer
Italy
Local time: 02:08
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 20
Grading comment
thx

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Josephine Cassar: I like
28 mins

agree  Yvonne Gallagher
2 hrs

agree  philgoddard
3 hrs

agree  Diana Di Battista: Yes, I would say "handed down like prized possessions"
7 days
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23 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Precious stones


Explanation:
My suggestion

Roberta Broccoletti
Italy
Local time: 02:08
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Italian
PRO pts in category: 4
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
like an ancient tradition


Explanation:
Other option.

Juan Arturo Blackmore Zerón
Mexico
Local time: 20:08
Native speaker of: Spanish
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
like heirlooms


Explanation:
something that is handed down to the next generation

Lisa Jane
Italy
Local time: 02:08
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 60

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Yvonne Gallagher
52 mins
  -> Thanks Yvonne!

agree  Josephine Cassar: Also
3 hrs
  -> Thanks Josephine!
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
like a precious legacy


Explanation:
I think “legacy” is better suited to describe something intangible like a profession

Drawing the crafting secrets handed down like a precious legacy from the sources of a remarkable know-how, the House Tessendier & Fils knew to display sense of tradition and modern spirit to market worldwide its prestigious brandies.
https://www.sommeliers-international.com/en/Portraits-of-Win...

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Note added at 3 hrs (2020-07-31 12:37:16 GMT)
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Thai men are trained in this sport right from their childhood and it is a skill that is passed on from generations, like a precious legacy, along with the other extolled Thai virtues of courtesy, discipline and the sporting spirit.
https://www.deccanherald.com/content/487462/thai-treasures.h...

Brent Sørensen
Germany
Local time: 02:08
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Caroline Durant: also, these are skills that are being passed down father to son (if we can still say that), so they are truly a legacy.
21 hrs

agree  Natalie Ingham
2 days 15 hrs
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