Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
Abuelitos
English translation:
Grandma and Grandpa (BR)/Gramma and Grampa (US)/Old Folks/"The Wrinklies"
Added to glossary by
Noni Gilbert Riley
May 8, 2007 15:09
17 yrs ago
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Spanish term
Germany
Your success is my success.
Native in: Spanish 
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
Abuelitos
Spanish to English
Social Sciences
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
Hi! This is the name of a program for the elderly designed by a NGO.
I was wondering whether there is a more colloquial term other than Grandparents that would render the affectionate feeling implied by the Spanish term.
Any suggestions?
Elderly or Senior are not an option since the client specifically requested to keep the colloquial style of the program name.
Thank you.
I was wondering whether there is a more colloquial term other than Grandparents that would render the affectionate feeling implied by the Spanish term.
Any suggestions?
Elderly or Senior are not an option since the client specifically requested to keep the colloquial style of the program name.
Thank you.
Proposed translations
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May 22, 2007 08:02: Noni Gilbert Riley Created KOG entry
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Noni Gilbert Riley
Spain
Spain
Native in English
Specializes in field
Spain
The translator people turn to
Native in: English (Variant: UK)
Works in: Spanish to English, French to Spanish, English, and 1 more.
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Grandma and Grandpa
Tricky one, and the main danger to my mind in English is that it sounds so twee...
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psicutrinius
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Margarita M. Martínez
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eesegura
: Or both together would just be grandparents. Sounds more endearing in Spanish!
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That is exactly the problem!
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Claudia Luque Bedregal
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thanks
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cristina estanislau
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Pls see comments above! But thanks anyway, Cristina!
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Marina56
: ok. Forma cariñosa
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Thanks, but - see comment to asker!
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Ivannia Garcia
Native in Spanish
Works in field
26 years in the Translation Business
Native in: Spanish 
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
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Gram & Gramps
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SUERTE!!
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MySpace Videos: Gram n' Gramps by Lil' Pirate ProductionsGrandparents day is coming up! What a great way to share memories and show how much Gram n' Gramps really mean to everyone! Watch it on MySpace Videos.
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CliffsNotes::The 1990s Newbery Medal Winners:Book Summary and ...Gram and Gramps are Sal’s father’s parents from Kentucky. ... Gramps has a raspy voice and is curious about everything, and Gram has a whispery voice and ...
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SUERTE!!
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Claudia Luque Bedregal
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Gracias, clb!!!
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Silvia Brandon-Pérez
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Gracias, silviantonia!!! :)
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Ginnett Zabala
: I think this option is close to the endearment term
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Thanks a lot, Ginnett, I thought so too! That's what you call them when you're little...and grown up too!
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Ma. Alejandra Padilla-LaCour
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Edward Tully
Native in English
Because your words matter
Native in: English (Variants: UK, US)
Works in: Spanish to English
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Old folks
this is certainly colloquial and in common usage...
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Total Shutdown Reviews- [ Traduzca esta página ]Total Shutdown started as a computer program for old folks. O1001100111011; a lot of that and KAKAKAKAKAKAKAKAKA. It made sense for us to become a band. ...
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Noni Gilbert Riley
: Ah now that´s a good idea, because of course abuelos etc discrimates against those without descendencia!/Remember: la arruga es bella
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thank you! We could just say "wrinklies" but that would include me...
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Kim Bakkers
: good idea, or, along the same line something like golden oldies
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thank you! :-)
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Swatchka
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Heather Chinchilla
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
Let me get your message across!
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish
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Gramma and Grampa (see below)
I agree 100% with aceavila - Noni, but here is another option. Gramma and Grampa is even more colloquial than Grandma and Grandpa, at least in U.S. English. If in doubt, I'd use Grandma and Grandpa, though.
We always referred to my more formal Grandparents, of German descent, as Grandma and Grandpa. Grandma would go to a salon and get her hair done often, and usally wore dresses, even for somewhat informal occasions, Grandpa would wear dress pants and a dress shirt, but no tie for informal occasions.
We referred to my more casual Grandparents from the country, as Gramma and Grampa. Gramma wore pants or shorts and a casual blouse or tshirt for informal occasions, and Grampa usually wore jeans, a cowboy hat, cowboy boots, etc. To be honest, I don't remember seeing him dressed up, except maybe to go to a wedding or funeral.
I hope this is helpful. :-)
We always referred to my more formal Grandparents, of German descent, as Grandma and Grandpa. Grandma would go to a salon and get her hair done often, and usally wore dresses, even for somewhat informal occasions, Grandpa would wear dress pants and a dress shirt, but no tie for informal occasions.
We referred to my more casual Grandparents from the country, as Gramma and Grampa. Gramma wore pants or shorts and a casual blouse or tshirt for informal occasions, and Grampa usually wore jeans, a cowboy hat, cowboy boots, etc. To be honest, I don't remember seeing him dressed up, except maybe to go to a wedding or funeral.
I hope this is helpful. :-)
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cristina estanislau
Specializes in field
Really devoted and persistent
Native in: Portuguese
Works in: English to Portuguese, French to Portuguese, Portuguese to French, and 5 more.
grannies
how kids call them
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Carol Gullidge
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Specializes in field
United Kingdom
poetically precise prose with... panache
Native in: English
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English, English
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{the elderly}/{older people}/{wrinklies}
The first 2 are generalizations, commonly used in both official and unofficial contexts, and in no way derogatory or patronizing.
"Wrinklies" is far more colloquial, but has been gaining ground for a number of years - now commonly used, and I think is not derogatory these days:
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If you want to be really colloquial, there's always
"wrinklies"
Wrinklies: Computer Learning and Support for Older People.
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The WRINKLIES CLUB! || Unofficial England Rugby Union - Unofficial ...Please note all who enter here - must have at least one Wrinkle - that is the Club Rule. It might be on the face, it might be on your tum but heaven forbid ...
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CV-library.co.uk - UK jobs, Careers, RecruitmentWrinklies Direct Limited (26 active vacancies). Company, Wrinklies Direct Limited. Contact, Peter Saunders. Telephone, 0845 2601117 ...
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www.amazon.co.uk/Wrinklies-Wit-Wisdom-Humorous-Elderly/
CV-library.co.uk - UK jobs, Careers, Recruitment
Wrinklies Direct Limited (26 active vacancies). Company, Wrinklies Direct Limited. Contact, Peter Saunders. Telephone, 0845 2601117 ...
www.cv-library.co.uk/list-jobs/207252/Wrinklies Direct Limi... - 263k - 7 May 2007 - Cached - Similar pages
Amazon.co.uk: Wrinklies' Wit and Wisdom: Humorous Quotes from the ...
Amazon.co.uk: Wrinklies' Wit and Wisdom: Humorous Quotes from the Elderly: Books: Rosemarie Jarski by Rosemarie Jarski.
www.amazon.co.uk/Wrinklies-Wit-Wisdom-Humorous-Elderly/
"Wrinklies" is far more colloquial, but has been gaining ground for a number of years - now commonly used, and I think is not derogatory these days:
www.contact-the-elderly.org/ - 30k - Cached - Similar pages
A site for older people and all who provide housing, care or ...Housing for older people or accommodation for the elderly, care homes, are some of the options available on this website. Sheltered housing, retirement ...
www.housingcare.org/ - 26k - 7 May 2007 - Cached - Similar pages
Solicitors for the ElderlyNational association of lawyers providing legal advice to older people, their family and carers. Visitors can search by region.
www.solicitorsfortheelderly.com/ - 15k - Cached - Similar pages
[PDF] Alcohol & the elderlyFile Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML
alcohol consumption for health is higher for the elderly than the young. ... Tolerance to alcohol is significantly lowered in the elderly so it is possible ...
www.ias.org.uk/resources/factsheets/elderly.pdf - Similar pages
BASE UKFor all enquiries, please contact:. Tel. 0845 1300 675. EMAIL. [email protected]. Fax. 0845 2800 104. click here for more information about base ...
www.base.org.uk/ - 7k - Cached - Similar pages
Age Concern England - HomepageAge Concern is the largest charity working with and for older people.
www.ageconcern.org.uk/ - 16k - Cached - Similar pages
Treatment of hypertension in the elderly [May 1995; 15-9]A monthly newsletter about evidence-based health care; top source for such information on the net.
If you want to be really colloquial, there's always
"wrinklies"
Wrinklies: Computer Learning and Support for Older People.
www.wrinklies.co.uk/ - 23k - Cached - Similar pages
Wrinklies Shop: computer training and resources for the over 50sThis is a sister website to Wrinklies.co.uk. In this site you will find a number of services, products and links to other resources, including: ...
www.wrinklies-shop.co.uk/ - 9k - Cached - Similar pages
The WRINKLIES CLUB! || Unofficial England Rugby Union - Unofficial ...Please note all who enter here - must have at least one Wrinkle - that is the Club Rule. It might be on the face, it might be on your tum but heaven forbid ...
www.sportnetwork.net/main/s245/st30708.htm - 38k - Cached - Similar pages
CV-library.co.uk - UK jobs, Careers, RecruitmentWrinklies Direct Limited (26 active vacancies). Company, Wrinklies Direct Limited. Contact, Peter Saunders. Telephone, 0845 2601117 ...
www.cv-library.co.uk/list-jobs/207252/Wrinklies Direct ... - 263k - 7 May 2007 - Cached - Similar pages
Amazon.co.uk: Wrinklies' Wit and Wisdom: Humorous Quotes from the ...Amazon.co.uk: Wrinklies' Wit and Wisdom: Humorous Quotes from the Elderly: Books: Rosemarie Jarski by Rosemarie Jarski.
www.amazon.co.uk/Wrinklies-Wit-Wisdom-Humorous-Elderly/
CV-library.co.uk - UK jobs, Careers, Recruitment
Wrinklies Direct Limited (26 active vacancies). Company, Wrinklies Direct Limited. Contact, Peter Saunders. Telephone, 0845 2601117 ...
www.cv-library.co.uk/list-jobs/207252/Wrinklies Direct Limi... - 263k - 7 May 2007 - Cached - Similar pages
Amazon.co.uk: Wrinklies' Wit and Wisdom: Humorous Quotes from the ...
Amazon.co.uk: Wrinklies' Wit and Wisdom: Humorous Quotes from the Elderly: Books: Rosemarie Jarski by Rosemarie Jarski.
www.amazon.co.uk/Wrinklies-Wit-Wisdom-Humorous-Elderly/
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Barbara Cochran, MFA
United States
United States
Native in English
Specializes in field
United States
Laudable Lady Linguist
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, French to English, English to Spanish, and 3 more.
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Granny and Gramps Program
Otra posibilidad.
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Christian [email protected]
United States
United States
Native in Spanish
Specializes in field
United States
Architect/Translator for over 30 years
Native in: Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
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Adopt a grandchild
turning it around, so we can avoid offending Old Farts....
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Noni Gilbert Riley
: What a good idea. And this avoids any risk of offence as you say. Splendid!
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