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prueba del algodón

English translation: the moment of truth

16:26 Feb 9, 2005
Spanish to English translations [Non-PRO]
Marketing - Media / Multimedia
Spanish term or phrase: prueba del algodón
Any idea how you say "prueba de algodón" in English?
English translation:the moment of truth
Explanation:
might be an option. since this is media-related, it will depend very much on the context.
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Susana Galilea
United States
Local time: 17:10
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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3the crucial test / the breaking test
swisstell
5 +1- ver expliación -
iamsara
2 +4the moment of truth
Susana Galilea
5 +1the acid test
bigedsenior
4 +1litmus test
piano
4 -1Cotton test
Maria Otero


  

Answers


2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): -1
prueba del algodón
Cotton test


Explanation:
Without any context, I would translated as such

Cotton Test and treatment instructions for Monty's Plant Food - [ Traduzca esta página ]
Cotton Test and treatment instructions for Monty's Plant Food.
www.montysjoyjuice.com/docs/moultrie_cotton.htm - 10k - En caché - Páginas similares

AllerCotton 100 % Pure Cotton Test Report - [ Traduzca esta página ]
American Allergy Supply. 1- 800- 321- 1096 or 713- 995- 6110. Allersoft 2004
Catalog. The Top of the Page is the Same On Every Page. ...
www.american-allergy-supply.com/ allercotton-100/allercotton-test-report-x.htm - 16k - En caché - Páginas similares

[PDF] COTTON TEST # 101
Formato de archivo: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Versión en HTML
Page 1. COTTON TEST # 101 Treatment : 1 pt/acre Sul 15 Plus & 8 oz/acre
GS 70 at pin head square 1 pt/acre Sul 15 Plus & 8 oz/acre ...
www.greensol.com/testresults/COTTON_TEST_101.pdf - Páginas similares

[DOC] COTTON TEST # 101
Formato de archivo: Microsoft Word 97 - Versión en HTML
COTTON TEST # 101. Treatment : 1 pt/acre Sul 15 Plus & 8 oz/acre GS 70 at pin head
square. 1 pt/acre Sul 15 Plus & 8 oz/acre GS 70 applied again 14 days later. ...
www.greensol.com/testresults/COTTON_TEST_101.doc - Páginas similares
[ Más resultados de www.greensol.com ]

AgXplore International - Cotton Test Results - [ Traduzca esta página ]
NutriPak COTTON RESEARCH PLOT LONE OAK FARMS-WHARTON COUNTY TEXAS FIELD:
IRRIGATED PLANTING DATE: APRIL 15, 20002 VARIETY: STONEVILLE ...
www.agxplore.com/research/cotton.html - 12k - En caché - Páginas similares

Agxplore International - Cotton Test Results - [ Traduzca esta página ]
Research Data Supplied By: Kesler Farms, Vanduser, Missouri. Normal farming procedures
were used in check areas. All plots were irrigated with 38 inch rows. ...
www.agxplore.com/cottontest.html - 16k - En caché - Páginas similares

PhytoGen tour shows cotton test varieties - [ Traduzca esta página ]
... PhytoGen tour shows cotton test varieties Oct 6, 2001 12:00 PM By Dan Bryant
Farm Press Editorial Staff San Joaquin Valley cotton ...
westernfarmpress.com/mag/farming_phytogen_tour_shows/ - 40k - En caché - Páginas similares



Maria Otero
Spain
Local time: 00:10
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Shawn Keeney: Literal translation doesn't work here. Sorry.
4 hrs
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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
prueba del algodón
the crucial test / the breaking test


Explanation:
if my understanding is correct that this is a symbolic expression
and should not be translated literally

swisstell
Italy
Local time: 00:10
Works in field
Native speaker of: German

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Michel A.
9 mins
agree  Sheilann
9 mins
agree  Gabriela Rodriguez
50 mins
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10 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
prueba del algodón
- ver expliación -


Explanation:
Hace referencia a un anuncio de TV sobre un producto de limpieza en el que un mayordomo pasaba un algodón por la pared para ver si había rastro de manchas. Esa era la prueba del algodón "el algodón no engaña".

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Note added at 12 mins (2005-02-09 16:38:42 GMT)
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Estoy de acuerdo con SwissTell, se podría traducir como sugiere.


    Reference: http://www.softimage.com/Community/Xsi/Mag/Cs/Volume_2/Issue...
iamsara
Local time: 00:10
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Sheilann: Being a multinational, the ad is probably well-known everywhere - albeit with a different punchline
7 mins
neutral  Shawn Keeney: Wouldn't that be the same as the white glove test?
4 hrs
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14 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +4
prueba del algodón
the moment of truth


Explanation:
might be an option. since this is media-related, it will depend very much on the context.

Susana Galilea
United States
Local time: 17:10
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
Grading comment
Graded automatically based on peer agreement.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Marian Greenfield
1 min
agree  Kim Metzger
8 mins
agree  Shawn Keeney
4 hrs
agree  Michele Fauble
4 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
prueba del algodón
litmus test


Explanation:
This term derived from chemistry is often used metaphorically as a general test that must be passed


    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litmus_test
piano
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Patrice: completely agree with this one
4 hrs
neutral  bigedsenior: It usually means that certain conditions are met, not necessarily the ultimate test. After all, an actual litmus test is only to test the acidity (pH) of a substance.
9 hrs
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43 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
prueba del algodón
the acid test


Explanation:
...the ultimate, hardest test.

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Note added at 46 mins (2005-02-09 17:12:52 GMT)
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The Contract Employee\'s Handbook helps contract employees manage their careers, find their next assignments, deal effectively with employment agencies, and make more money. ... View a LIST of. Acid Test Logo Agencies and Consulting Firms. ... The Acid Test Logo is copyright protected, © 1998 James R ...
http://www.cehandbook.com/cehandbook/acidtest.html

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Note added at 10 hrs 16 mins (2005-02-10 02:42:55 GMT)
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... times world champion Michael Schumacher and Ferrari passed the ***acid test*** in Sunday\'s Malaysian Grand Prix, triumphant in ...
http://www.rediff.com/sports/2004/mar/22f1.htm

The phrase come from gold testing. If it is immersed in acid and does not dissolve, you know that it is true gold. In other words it passed the acid (ultimate) test.

bigedsenior
Local time: 15:10
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  William Pairman: Deffo
39 mins
  -> thanks, Bill
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