Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
papeles como la gente
English translation:
with their books/records in order; with their paperwork in order; with a clean slate; with a clean record
Added to glossary by
Mónica Algazi
Jul 11, 2013 14:57
10 yrs ago
Spanish term
Uruguay
ATA-certified English-Spanish translator
Native in: Spanish (Variant: Latin American) 
Works in: English to Spanish
papeles como la gente
Spanish to English
Other
Journalism
Newspaper article
TRANSFERENCIA DE FUTBOLISTAS Y EMPRESARIOS TRAS "PAPELES COMO LA GENTE"
This is the title of a newspaper article about an investigation underway.
TIA!
This is the title of a newspaper article about an investigation underway.
TIA!
Proposed translations
(English)
References
| "official-looking records" |
George Rabel
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Change log
Jul 11, 2013 17:33: Beatriz Ramírez de Haro changed "Language pair" from "English to Spanish" to "Spanish to English"
Proposed translations
+3
55 mins
David Hollywood
Native in English
worked for int. orgs (IMF, OAS, IDB)
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, German to English
Related KudoZ points
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27
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have their books/records in order
"como la gente" in Argentine usage means "normal" and in this case I would say "books in order" or "clean (accounting) records"
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also means "correct" or "as things should be"
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a golfing example to illustrate: eso fue un tiro como la gente = that was a proper/real golf shot
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so you might go with "proper accounting records" but I like "clean books/books in order" as part of a title ...
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maybe: have their books straight
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Note added at 57 mins (2013-07-11 15:54:28 GMT)
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also means "correct" or "as things should be"
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Note added at 59 mins (2013-07-11 15:56:25 GMT)
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a golfing example to illustrate: eso fue un tiro como la gente = that was a proper/real golf shot
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Note added at 1 hr (2013-07-11 15:57:40 GMT)
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so you might go with "proper accounting records" but I like "clean books/books in order" as part of a title ...
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Note added at 4 hrs (2013-07-11 19:13:08 GMT)
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maybe: have their books straight
Note from asker:
| Hmmm, por aquí va la cosa... ¡Gracias, David! |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Leonardo Parachú
: Yes, much better than my option. I'd go with "clean (accounting) records" since "clean" also reflects the need for "laundering" the operation.
4 mins
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thanks Leonardo :)
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Fabio Descalzi
: La idea es esta, "in order". Pero si hubiese alguna frase más informal, creo que sería mejor.
1 hr
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de acuerdo Fabio .. a lo mejor "with a clean slate"
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JohnMcDove
2 hrs
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thanks John :)
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Muchísimas gracias a todos."
+1
52 mins
Leonardo Parachú
Native in Spanish
Works in field
Practical, reliable and to the point
Native in: Spanish 
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, Portuguese to Spanish
Related KudoZ points
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4
sound (accounting/finance) documentation/papers
Es mi sugerencia.
Note from asker:
| Gracias Leonardo. |
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Fabio Descalzi
: Neutralmente es la idea, pero no es nada expresiva.
1 hr
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| agree |
JohnMcDove
2 hrs
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54 mins
Alicia Orfalian
Argentina
Argentina
Native in Spanish
Argentina
Finance, Health Care & HR Pro
Native in: Spanish (Variant: Latin American)
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
supporting documents
o sea, papeles que respalden la operación o que la justifiquen. Cuando decimos algo como la gente quiere decir algo "bueno" de manera coloquial.
Note from asker:
| Gracias, Alicia. |
2 hrs
boudica2011
Native in Spanish
Specializes in field
EFICIENCIA Y RESPONSABILIDAD
Native in: Spanish
Works in: French to Spanish, Italian to Spanish, Portuguese to Spanish, and 1 more.
legal documents
Luego de leer el artículo creo que esa es la idea, "papeles como la gente" en realidad serían documentos legales con los cuales poder realizar dichas maniobras de blanqueo de dinero sin levantar sospechas.
Note from asker:
| Gracias, Boudica. |
+3
2 hrs
David Ronder
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Specializes in field
United Kingdom
Linguistic flair and an eye for detail
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, English
Related KudoZ points
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28
(the) paperwork (is) in order
Quite a common expression in football and other contexts.
Note from asker:
| Thank you, David. |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Marcela Dutra
: I like this! "..seeking to put their paperwork in order"
38 mins
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Thanks, Marcela
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| agree |
JohnMcDove
48 mins
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Thanks, John
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David Hollywood
: this catches it nicely :)
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Thanks, David
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a clean record [“presenting a decent facade”]
“con los papeles en regla” / “los papeles como Dios manda
http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=1869105&page...
hay que elegir empresas que tengan "papeles como la gente" para realizar las maniobras de blanqueo de los fondos.
we have to choose companies with “a clean record” [“presenting a decent facade”], in order to carry out the money laundering operations.
TRANSFERENCIA DE FUTBOLISTAS Y EMPRESARIOS TRAS "PAPELES COMO LA GENTE"
SOCCER PLAYERS TRANSFERS AND BUSINESSMEN GOING AFTER “[COMPANIES WITH] RECORDS IN ORDER”
SOCCER PLAYERS TRANSFERS AND BUSINESSMEN GOING AFTER “[COMPANIES WITH] A CLEAN RECORD”
Another version...
SOCCER PLAYERS TRANSFERS AND BUSINESSMEN BEHIND “[COMPANIES WITH] A GOOD A LEGAL FACADE”
http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=1869105&page...
hay que elegir empresas que tengan "papeles como la gente" para realizar las maniobras de blanqueo de los fondos.
we have to choose companies with “a clean record” [“presenting a decent facade”], in order to carry out the money laundering operations.
TRANSFERENCIA DE FUTBOLISTAS Y EMPRESARIOS TRAS "PAPELES COMO LA GENTE"
SOCCER PLAYERS TRANSFERS AND BUSINESSMEN GOING AFTER “[COMPANIES WITH] RECORDS IN ORDER”
SOCCER PLAYERS TRANSFERS AND BUSINESSMEN GOING AFTER “[COMPANIES WITH] A CLEAN RECORD”
Another version...
SOCCER PLAYERS TRANSFERS AND BUSINESSMEN BEHIND “[COMPANIES WITH] A GOOD A LEGAL FACADE”
Reference comments
6 hrs
George Rabel
Native in Spanish
TRANSLATIONS THAT READ LIKE ORIGINALS
Native in: Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish, Spanish to English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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12
Reference:
"official-looking records"
otra idea, basada en la explicación de los colegas
Note from asker:
| Gracias, George. |
Discussion
¡Buen fin de semana!
Otro ejemplo: "Esa costurerita no sabe lo que es arreglar un pantalón. Ya mismo le pongo un cierre metálico como la gente" (es decir: en buen estado, y bien hecho el trabajo).
O sea: "como la gente" es un coloquialismo para algo "en serio", "decente", "bien hecho". O, como dirían los franceses: "comme il faut". :)
I read it and I still have no idea.