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relaciones de pareja

English translation: romantic relationships

10:08 Feb 16, 2020
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Education / Pedagogy / ICT coordinator posts
Spanish term or phrase: relaciones de pareja
SPAIN. This appears in a text about gender differences and accessing the post of ICT coordinator. Again, I know what it means, and usually in English "relationships" would be sufficient in a conversation, as the context should make it clear what we're talking about. However, I'm having trouble finding a way to express the notion formally in a way that I'm comfortable with.

"Las mujeres perciben diferentes obstáculos para la elección de determinados roles como el efecto techo de cristal, los estereotipos de género, tradiciones familiares e incluso las relaciones de pareja..."
neilmac
Spain
Local time: 21:04
English translation:romantic relationships
Explanation:
One option. Covers all varieties at least.

There are many different types of relationships. This section focuses on four types of relationships: Family relationships, Friendships, Acquaintanceships and Romantic relationships.
https://assertbh.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Different...
Selected response from:

Marie Wilson
Spain
Local time: 21:04
Grading comment
I haven't delivered the translation yet, but I'm probably going to go with this option. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions and comments.
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Summary of answers provided
3 +3romantic relationships
Marie Wilson
4relationships between partners
Marcelo González
4couples [or] relationships
Debora Blake
4relationships
Martin Cosgrove (X)
3couple relationship
Manuel Aburto


Discussion entries: 2





  

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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
romantic relationships


Explanation:
One option. Covers all varieties at least.

There are many different types of relationships. This section focuses on four types of relationships: Family relationships, Friendships, Acquaintanceships and Romantic relationships.
https://assertbh.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Different...

Marie Wilson
Spain
Local time: 21:04
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
I haven't delivered the translation yet, but I'm probably going to go with this option. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions and comments.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Comes across rather Mills and Boon... I was thinking more along the lines of "affective"... :-)

Asker: Thanks for the suggestion. I don't really like translating gender stuff because it makes me question my own attitudes.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Helena Chavarria: https://assertbh.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Different... I've just realised that I've found the same reference as you!
12 hrs
  -> Thanks, Helena :-) It's the first one that pops up.
agree  abe(L)solano
1 day 15 mins
  -> Thanks, Abel!
agree  Alexandra Stephens
1 day 6 hrs
  -> Thanks, Alexandra!
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55 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
couple relationship


Explanation:
https://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/censushome.nsf/home/factsh...


A couple relationship is defined as two people usually residing in the same household who share a social, economic and emotional bond usually associated with marriage and who consider their relationship to be a marriage or marriage-like union. This relationship is identified by the presence of a registered marriage or de facto marriage.

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Note added at 56 mins (2020-02-16 11:04:37 GMT)
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One possible option, I guess.

Manuel Aburto
Nicaragua
Local time: 13:04
Native speaker of: Spanish
Notes to answerer
Asker: Cheers. Now it's on my short list of options.

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
relationships between partners


Explanation:
...gender stereotypes, family traditions and even relationships between partners

I think this might sound the most natural in this context.

Marcelo González
United States
Local time: 09:04
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 542
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
couples [or] relationships


Explanation:
I don't see this as particularly complicated. "Couples" or "relationships" would cover it.

Debora Blake
France
Local time: 21:04
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FrenchFrench
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9 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
relationships


Explanation:
Alternative: domestic partnerships.

Martin Cosgrove (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 20:04
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
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