big peace of mind

Spanish translation: Una gran tranquilidad en un pequeño envase

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English term or phrase:big peace of mind in a tiny bottle
Spanish translation:Una gran tranquilidad en un pequeño envase
Entered by: Cecilia Welsh

00:01 Jul 19, 2010
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Marketing - Other
English term or phrase: big peace of mind
"Let’s face it – if you’re an active family, there’s not much you can do about picking up a few germs. But you can get rid of them quick with XXX Hand Sanitizer™ – a big peace of mind in a tiny bottle."

"gran tranquilidad en una pequeña botella" doesn't sound very 'marketable' to me right now. Appreciate your ideas. Thanks!
Cecilia Welsh
United States
Local time: 17:48
Una gran tranquilidad en frasco chico
Explanation:
There's a well-known saying: 'Lo bueno viene en frasco chico'. This might make the expression more suitable for marketing purposes.

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Note added at 13 hrs (2010-07-19 13:52:46 GMT)
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Vuelco aquí mi primera sugerencia, que había puesto en 'Discussion', ya que a algunas colegas les gusta:

'en un pequeño envase/en envase pequeño
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Christine Walsh
Local time: 21:48
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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +4Una gran tranquilidad en frasco chico
Christine Walsh
4 +1Toda la tranquilidad que necesitas...en una botella*
Giovanni Rengifo
4una gran paz interior
swisstell
4gran dosis de tranquilidad
Cecilia Rey
3una tranquilidad mayúscula
Pullipina
3toda la tranquilidad del mundo (en un frasco tan pequeño)
Bárbara Oliver
3El frasquito que le da total tranquilidad
claudia16 (X)


Discussion entries: 2





  

Answers


23 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
una gran paz interior


Explanation:
or: una gran serenidad

swisstell
Italy
Local time: 02:48
Works in field
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 44
Notes to answerer
Asker: Gracias.

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Toda la tranquilidad que necesitas...en una botella*


Explanation:
*a little bottle:
No sé qué tan pequeña sea la botella, pero no creo que tengas problema en traducir esta parte. Ninguna de las versiones (botellita, botella pequeña, pequeña botella, etc.) me sonó bien.

Giovanni Rengifo
Colombia
Local time: 19:48
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 111
Notes to answerer
Asker: el tamaño de la botellita es solo dos onzas

Asker: en realidad, el contenido de la botella son 2 oz...

Asker: Gracias, Giovanni. Saludos.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Michelle Martoglio: Yo pondría "en un frasco" en vez de botella en esta oración. Me gusta como suena.
15 hrs
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
una tranquilidad mayúscula


Explanation:
... en una botella minúscula.

Es una opción... con rima incluida :-D

Pullipina
Local time: 21:48
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 4
Notes to answerer
Asker: I appreciate your option. Thank you.

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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
toda la tranquilidad del mundo (en un frasco tan pequeño)


Explanation:
Otra!

Bárbara Oliver
Local time: 01:48
Native speaker of: Spanish
PRO pts in category: 16
Notes to answerer
Asker: Gracias, Bárbara. Saludos.

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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
gran dosis de tranquilidad


Explanation:
"Gran dosis de tanquilidad en envase pequeño/chico"




Cecilia Rey
Argentina
Local time: 21:48
Native speaker of: Spanish
PRO pts in category: 26
Notes to answerer
Asker: ¡Gracias Cecilia!

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20 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +4
Una gran tranquilidad en frasco chico


Explanation:
There's a well-known saying: 'Lo bueno viene en frasco chico'. This might make the expression more suitable for marketing purposes.

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Note added at 26 mins (2010-07-19 00:28:04 GMT)
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http://www.mujeramujer.cl/medio/articulo/0,0,38039290_101111...

http://www.flyfishing-argentina.com/nueva/index.php/idNavPad...

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Note added at 13 hrs (2010-07-19 13:52:46 GMT)
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Vuelco aquí mi primera sugerencia, que había puesto en 'Discussion', ya que a algunas colegas les gusta:

'en un pequeño envase/en envase pequeño

Christine Walsh
Local time: 21:48
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 99
Notes to answerer
Asker: Christine, la idea de 'una gran tranquilidad en un pequeño envase' (según Beatriz) me suena bastante bien. ¡Muchas gracias!

Asker: ¡Me quedo con tu respuesta...mil gracias!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Gabriela Mejías: Me parece la mejor opción para este contexto. :)
3 hrs
  -> Muchas gracias, Gabriela!

agree  Laura Gómez
5 hrs
  -> Muchas gracias, Laura!

agree  Beatriz Ramírez de Haro: En un pequeño envase
7 hrs
  -> Muchas gracias, Bea! Saludos

agree  jacana54 (X): A mí me suena "envase pequeño"... ¡Felicitaciones por el lanzamiento del libro que tradujiste!
11 hrs
  -> Gracias Lu! El viernes te cuento...
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22 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
El frasquito que le da total tranquilidad


Explanation:
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claudia16 (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 01:48
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 75
Notes to answerer
Asker: Muchísimas gracias, claudia

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