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The ‘chainsaw’ candidate challenging Argentina’s left and right
Analysis by Stefano Pozzebon and Ivan Perez Sarmenti, CNN
Published 12:06 AM EDT, Sun October 1, 2023
El candidato de la 'motosierra' que desafía a la izquierda y la derecha de Argentina
Análisis de Stefano Pozzebon e Ivan Perez Sarmenti, CNN
Publicado a las 12: 06 A. M. EDT, Dom, 1 de octubre de 2023
Presidential hopeful of the Liberty Advances coalition Javier Milei brandishes a chainsaw during a rally in La Plata, Argentina, on Sept. 12.
Carried by a wave of shouting supporters and wielding a chainsaw at the open sky, the man of the hour approached center stage.
He looked around and angrily screamed “Chainsaw! Chainsaw!” – a war cry quickly picked up by his supporters calling for carnage.
All around him, shouts, chants, and traffic horns blasting loud.
El aspirante presidencial de la coalición Libertad Avanza, Javier Milei, blande una motosierra durante un mitin en La Plata, Argentina, en septiembre. 12.
Llevado por una ola de simpatizantes que gritaban y empuñando una motosierra a cielo abierto, el hombre del momento se acercó al centro del escenario.
Miró a su alrededor y gritó enojado " Motosierra! Motosierra!"- un grito de guerra rápidamente recogido por sus partidarios llamando a la carnicería.
A su alrededor, gritos, cánticos y bocinas de tráfico sonando a todo volumen.
This was not a WWE wrestling show, but the 2023 presidential race in Argentina where political outsider Javier Milei is the leading candidate. His repeated appearances wielding a chainsaw at campaign stops – as he did at the rally described above in the seaside city of Mar del Plata on September 12 – symbolize promises to drastically cut government expenses, eliminate public subsidies and “break up with the status quo.”
Milei, an economist and former political commentator, surprised Argentina’s political scene in August, when he won the largest share of a coalition primary vote that most observers consider indicative of the upcoming presidential contest, set for October 22.
Este no fue un espectáculo de lucha libre de la WWE, sino la carrera presidencial de 2023 en Argentina, donde el forastero político Javier Milei es el principal candidato. Sus repetidas apariciones empuñando una motosierra en las paradas de campaña, como lo hizo en el mitin descrito anteriormente en la ciudad costera de Mar del Plata el 12 de septiembre, simbolizan las promesas de recortar drásticamente los gastos del gobierno, eliminar los subsidios públicos y " romper con el status quo.”
Milei, economista y ex comentarista político, sorprendió a la escena política argentina en agosto, cuando ganó la mayor parte de una votación primaria de la coalición que la mayoría de los observadores consideran indicativa de la próxima contienda presidencial, programada para el 22 de octubre.
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The sentence "The 'chainsaw' candidate challenging Argentina's left and right" can be translated into Spanish as: "El candidato 'motosierra' desafiando a la izquierda y la derecha en Argentina."
Identification of Key Terms: First, I identify the key terms and concepts in the sentence, such as "chainsaw candidate," "challenging," "Argentina's left," and "right."
Literal Translation: I translate each term literally or as closely as possible to its equivalent in the target language. For example, "chainsaw" is translated as "motosierra," "candidate" as "candidato," "challenging" as "desafiando," and so on.
"This was not a WWE wrestling show, but the 2023 presidential race in Argentina where political outsider Javier Milei is the leading candidate" can be translated into Spanish as:
"Esto no fue un espectáculo de lucha libre de la WWE, sino la carrera presidencial de 2023 en Argentina, donde el outsider político Javier Milei es el candidato principal."
Identification of Key Terms: Begin by identifying the key terms and concepts in the sentence, such as "WWE wrestling show," "2023 presidential race," "political outsider," and "leading candidate."
Adaptation: In this case, there's an idiomatic reference to a WWE wrestling show, which may not have a direct equivalent in Spanish. To adapt, the phrase "espectáculo de lucha libre de la WWE" is used to convey the idea of a wrestling show associated with WWE
"when he won the largest share of a coalition primary vote that most observers consider indicative of the upcoming presidential contest, set for October 22" can be translated into Spanish as:
"Cuando ganó la mayor parte de los votos primarios de la coalición que la mayoría de los observadores considera indicativo de la próxima contienda presidencial, programada para el 22 de octubre."
Identification of Key Terms: Identify the key terms and concepts in the sentence, such as "largest share," "coalition primary vote," "indicative," "upcoming presidential contest," and "set for October 22."
Interpretation: Ensure that the translation captures the intended meaning of the sentence in the target language. In this case, the phrase "indicative of the upcoming presidential contest" is translated as "indicativo de la próxima contienda presidencial" to convey that the coalition primary vote serves as an indicator for the upcoming presidential election.
Unconventional Approach: The term "chainsaw candidate" suggests that Milei has an unconventional and bold approach to politics. This can be refreshing in a political landscape often dominated by traditional and predictable candidates.
Challenge to Established Parties: Milei challenging both the left and right in Argentina's political spectrum indicates a willingness to challenge the status quo and offer an alternative perspective. This can appeal to those who are dissatisfied with the existing political options.
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