Fashion in New York 1970

The task in this unit is to translate into Spanish a short passage on Trends in Clothing written by Peggy Massey in April 1970. This is a rare article in that it is not directly on a Peruvian theme, though it does make reference to Peru. Promise that you will not use an on-line translator or take a peep at the Spanish (Castillian) version - before you complete your translation! You may reuse these materials for non-commercial* purposes.

Key words and phrases
Trends la tendencia

Gipsy look aspecto gitano

Old west gear hint: omit "gear"

Stuff meaning "merchandise / mercadería" in this context

Windows ventana in many usages but vitrina for shop window

Pants suits trouser suits in UK English, try 'conjuntos de pantalón y saco'

Maxi coats corts is presumably a 'lino-typo' - think coats as 'abrigo' / overcoat.

Skirt falda; cape capa; outfit atuendo; caps gorros. Try "amongst the little girls, there were many with cloaks . . . Some capes 'were carrying' caps which made / were making a set(juego).

Matching caps gorros que hacían juego; matching skirts faldas que hacen juego.

Done in crochet trabajados en crochet (Crochet refers to the type of needlework).

A fluff white un espumoso y blanco.

A sober burgundy un sobrio conchovino.

When driving cuando una maneja.

Garment la prenda.

Does not hamper no estorba.

Elderly person persona de edad.

Woven sash la faja tejida.

Small gifts pequenos regalos o 'recuerdos'. (Recuerdos or souvenirs has been added in the bilingual version.)

Chicha is traditionally fermented maize drink. There is also a non-alcoholic variety sold as powder in packets.

Complete your translation and send a copy to your mentor, study partner or tutor. Compare with Peggy Massey's bilingual version which will be published in the following edition.

A bilingual version may not always be a literal word-for-word translation. For example the phrase "an item that goes over big with youngsters overseas" is rendered as "algo peruano que tiene gran éxito entre los muchachos en el extranjero".