Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
stimolo
English translation:
its inspirational quality
Added to glossary by
Lisa Jane
Mar 29, 2022 18:24
2 yrs ago
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Italian term
stimolo
Italian to English
Art/Literary
Architecture
design
Gaetano Pesce insinuava che il momento per il declino di New York fosse arrivato e che questa grande metropoli che lui amava stesse ***perdendo ogni stimolo***
Part of a discussion about New York and how it influenced the designer.
I'm searching for a phrase or expression in English that reflects the Italian concept of perdere lo "stimolo" not as a physical attribute but rather as an ability to inspire others simply by its very existence, its effects on those who walk its streets.
At this point, I've run out of ideas.
Part of a discussion about New York and how it influenced the designer.
I'm searching for a phrase or expression in English that reflects the Italian concept of perdere lo "stimolo" not as a physical attribute but rather as an ability to inspire others simply by its very existence, its effects on those who walk its streets.
At this point, I've run out of ideas.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | its inspirational quality |
Lisa Jane
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| 4 +1 | zest/panache/verve |
Laura Cincotta
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| 3 +1 | drive/impetus |
EleoE
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| 4 | momentum |
Cillie Swart
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| 4 | inspiration |
Michele Fauble
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Change log
Apr 3, 2022 07:28: Lisa Jane Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
34 mins
Selected
its inspirational quality
In line with your own interpretation, I'd probably go with something like this.
Perhaps also ...losing its charm/attraction ...although that's a slightly different concept.
Perhaps also ...losing its charm/attraction ...although that's a slightly different concept.
Note from asker:
| Thank you for your suggestions. |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I felt like this response was closest to what I needed in this context. I went with "lost its inspirational edge""
+1
16 mins
drive/impetus
An option.
Note from asker:
| Thank you for your suggestions. |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
philgoddard
: Lots of possibilities, but you were first.
38 mins
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Thank you. :)
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28 mins
Cillie Swart
South Africa
South Africa
Native in English
South Africa
Finance, Legal, Business Texts
Native in: English 
Works in: German to English, Dutch to English, Afrikaans to English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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4
momentum
Gaetano Pesce insinuated that the time for New York's decline had arrived and that this great metropolis he loved was entirely losing momentum.
35 mins
Michele Fauble
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
Native English
Native in: English
Works in: Norwegian to English, Danish to English, Swedish to English
Related KudoZ points
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19
inspiration
1.
the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Oxford English Dictionary
the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Oxford English Dictionary
Note from asker:
| Thank you. |
+1
11 hrs
Laura Cincotta
Italy
Italy
Native in English
Specializes in field
Italy
Excellence in IT>EN translation & copy
Native in: English (Variant: US)
Works in: Italian to English, English
Related KudoZ points
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4
zest/panache/verve
Along the lines of many possibilities...
I also like moxie, pizazz, esprit, punch. Or dynamism and vitality that are more middle ground.
I also like moxie, pizazz, esprit, punch. Or dynamism and vitality that are more middle ground.
Note from asker:
| Thanks for your suggestions. |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Shera Lyn Parpia
: Lots of good ideas. And vitality resonates with me.
18 mins
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