Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
in un’acqua improbabile
English translation:
dubious-looking water
Added to glossary by
Maria Burnett
Dec 1, 2010 17:44
13 yrs ago
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Italian term
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Stylish, well-researched translation
Native in: Italian 
, English (Variants: UK, US)
Works in: Italian to English
in un’acqua improbabile
Italian to English
Art/Literary
Poetry & Literature
novel
, e mi cullo all’ombra degli alberi con le voci delle coppie sulle barche o dei bambini che sguazzano in un’acqua improbabile.
I don't like the word unlikely for improbabile. Any suggestions?
I don't like the word unlikely for improbabile. Any suggestions?
Proposed translations
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| 3 | dubious-looking water |
Sarah Jane Webb
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Proposed translations
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Sarah Jane Webb
Native in Italian
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English
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Away with words
Native in: Italian (Variant: Standard-Italy) , English (Variant: UK)
Works in: Italian to English, English to Italian, English, and 1 more.
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dubious-looking water
could this fit the bill?
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Note added at 7 mins (2010-12-01 17:52:00 GMT)
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I agree with Oliver that more context would be helpful, as we don't know whether the water is 'too good to be true', or somehow uninviting.
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Note added at 7 mins (2010-12-01 17:52:00 GMT)
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I agree with Oliver that more context would be helpful, as we don't know whether the water is 'too good to be true', or somehow uninviting.
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