Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
barones del boom
English translation:
heavyweights of the literature boom
Added to glossary by
liz askew
Oct 14, 2023 21:12
7 mos ago
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Spanish term
Argentina
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barones del boom
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This is from a text about an Argentine photographer whose work includes photographs of authors:
La publicación en formato económico propicia el encuentro entre las estampas de 21 escritores, sus firmas y nombres, junto con un texto que cada uno escribe para la ocasión. Retratos consolida visualmente el panteón de los barones del boom (Cortázar, Varga Llosa, Sábato) y ellos lo ocupan haciendo lo que le corresponde a un escritor de esos años: fumar, leer libros, poner cara de pensar, contemplar la consagración por venir.
I understand the idea perfectly, I think, something like the big boys of the Latin American literary boom. My question is if the expression "barones del boom" is an invention of the author of this text or if others have used it as well.
Many thanks!
La publicación en formato económico propicia el encuentro entre las estampas de 21 escritores, sus firmas y nombres, junto con un texto que cada uno escribe para la ocasión. Retratos consolida visualmente el panteón de los barones del boom (Cortázar, Varga Llosa, Sábato) y ellos lo ocupan haciendo lo que le corresponde a un escritor de esos años: fumar, leer libros, poner cara de pensar, contemplar la consagración por venir.
I understand the idea perfectly, I think, something like the big boys of the Latin American literary boom. My question is if the expression "barones del boom" is an invention of the author of this text or if others have used it as well.
Many thanks!
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Change log
Jan 2, 2024 09:43: liz askew changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/28228">Wendy Gosselin's</a> old entry - "barones del boom"" to ""heavyweights of the literature boom""
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Proposed translations
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heavyweights of the literature boom
FWIW, I associate "boom" with economics, not literature, so perhaps by inserting "literature" it would sound better in English??
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****Peruvian Nobel prize-winner Mario Vargas Llosa, the last living heavyweight of the Latin American boom***** that introduced Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Carlos Fuentes and Julio Cortazar to English-speaking readers in the 1960s,
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Yes, I like my version best!!:):)
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https://www2.proz.com/kudoz/7157839
****Peruvian Nobel prize-winner Mario Vargas Llosa, the last living heavyweight of the Latin American boom***** that introduced Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Carlos Fuentes and Julio Cortazar to English-speaking readers in the 1960s,
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Yes, I like my version best!!:):)
Peer comment(s):
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T o b i a s
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Andrew Bramhall
: Not wrong but still sounds contrived to me.
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Laura Mico
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I like heavyweights...has the touch of irony of barons. Thanks! "
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[Latin American] boom barons/lords/sirs
Se puede trasladar con títulos nobiliarios propios y típicos del inglés.
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Or the barons/lords/sirs of the Latin American boom
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Or the barons/lords/sirs of the Latin American boom
Peer comment(s):
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Juan Jacob
: Sí, también hay barones -al menos en España- de partidos políticos. Es decir, los jefes, los mandamás, los encumbrados.
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philgoddard
: Sorry to change my agree. Lords/sirs doesn't work, but I feel barons has negative connotations that are probably not there in the Spanish.
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Muriel Vasconcellos
: word order is strange, to me at least
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liz askew
: I can't find any examples on line on any bona fide En language sites
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Andrew Bramhall
: This doesn't work in English, sorry.
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Muriel Vasconcellos
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
Each translation a gem!
Native in: English (Variant: US)
Works in: Spanish to English, Portuguese to English
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80
the barons in their heyday
HEYDAY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
Cambridge Dictionary
https://dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › heyday
the most successful or popular period of someone or something: **In their heyday,** they sold as many records as all the other groups in the country put together.
Examples:
Examples of 'heyday' in a sentence
Collins Dictionary
https://www.collinsdictionary.com › sentences › english
Tales that send a shiver down the spine were **in their heyday** in the Victorian age. Times, Sunday Times. (2011). This was undoubtedly their heyday and their ...
The Andrews Sisters **in their heyday**
BBC
https://www.bbc.com › entertainment-arts-21272569
The Andrews Sisters **in their heyday **
A vision of vintage elegance, 1950s cocktail dresses **are as glamorous today as they were in their heyday.** 0. 0. During the heyday of masquerade balls, people ...
The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com › 1928/09/09 › archives › twee...
**TWEEDS IN THEIR HEYDAY**; Coats of Strong Fabrics Are Offered for Heavy Duty in Town and Country. Share full article. Read in app. Sept. 9, 1928.
Cambridge Dictionary
https://dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › heyday
the most successful or popular period of someone or something: **In their heyday,** they sold as many records as all the other groups in the country put together.
Examples:
Examples of 'heyday' in a sentence
Collins Dictionary
https://www.collinsdictionary.com › sentences › english
Tales that send a shiver down the spine were **in their heyday** in the Victorian age. Times, Sunday Times. (2011). This was undoubtedly their heyday and their ...
The Andrews Sisters **in their heyday**
BBC
https://www.bbc.com › entertainment-arts-21272569
The Andrews Sisters **in their heyday **
A vision of vintage elegance, 1950s cocktail dresses **are as glamorous today as they were in their heyday.** 0. 0. During the heyday of masquerade balls, people ...
The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com › 1928/09/09 › archives › twee...
**TWEEDS IN THEIR HEYDAY**; Coats of Strong Fabrics Are Offered for Heavy Duty in Town and Country. Share full article. Read in app. Sept. 9, 1928.
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Andrew Bramhall
: In England, that would have been in the 12th/13th centuries.
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Arturo Oswal Alva Mendiburu
Peru
Peru
Native in Spanish
Peru
Spanish translator and subtitler
Native in: Spanish (Variants: Latin American, Peruvian) 
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, Spanish
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greatest exponents of Latin American literature
In Latin America exists a movement of writers who gained international recognition. This group is known as the Boom.
"barones" are the most important members in an organization, group, or alliance.
"barones del boom" means "Máximos exponentes de la literatura latino Americana".
In a figurative sense, "barones" means "greatest exponents of Latin American literature".
"barones" are the most important members in an organization, group, or alliance.
"barones del boom" means "Máximos exponentes de la literatura latino Americana".
In a figurative sense, "barones" means "greatest exponents of Latin American literature".
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11 hrs
leading lights
As per my discussion comment.
Leading lights (of the literary boom)
Other options are available.
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Luminary
/ˈluːmɪn(ə)ri/
noun
1.
a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.
"one of the luminaries of child psychiatry"
Similar:
leading light
guiding light
inspiration
leader
expert
master
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https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barón#:~:text=Como término pol...
Leading lights (of the literary boom)
Other options are available.
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Luminary
/ˈluːmɪn(ə)ri/
noun
1.
a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere.
"one of the luminaries of child psychiatry"
Similar:
leading light
guiding light
inspiration
leader
expert
master
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https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barón#:~:text=Como término pol...
Example sentence:
X was born in Uruguay and is considered a leading light of the "Latin American Boom" generation
Peer comment(s):
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liz askew
: I like this ....."of the literature boom"
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Cheers :)
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philgoddard
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Tx :-)
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Andrew Bramhall
: Sorry Neil, hadn't seen your added ' luminary' note before posting that same answer.// Sadly, there are too many askers like that round these parts;
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I could post more synonyms, but this asker hardly ever acknowledges my input...
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Andrew Bramhall
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
United Kingdom
Flair and accuracy tailored to your text
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, German to English
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Luminaries
is the term often given to those who stand out in a particular field;
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/luminary
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/luminary
Peer comment(s):
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neilmac
: I often use this sarcastically ("not exactly a luminary")...
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2 days 9 hrs
Literary giants
This might cover the idea behind this series of portraits - monstres sacrés maybe going too far! Though nobody has answered Asker's question as to whether it is an invented metaphor in Spanish in this context.
Reference comments
17 hrs
Reference:
see
http://apuntesdeliteraturalatinoamericana.blogspot.com/2011/...
Definir el “boom” no es tarea fácil. Tiene su origen en la terminología del “marketing” moderno norteamericano para designar el alza brusca de las ventas de un determinado producto, en este caso, los libros. Para ajustar la definición del “boom” es importante recabar la opinión de los escritores que por él resultaron elegidos, presenciando la opinión de los protagonistas a un fenómeno sociológico enteramente nuevo.
a) Mario Vargas Llosa , en el “Coloquiodel Libro” celebrado en Caracas en julio de 1972 señala: “ lo que se llama ahora el ‘boom’ y que nadie sabe exactamente lo que es —yo particularmente no lo sé— es un conjunto de escritores, tampoco se sabe exactamente quiénes, pues cada uno tiene su propia lista, que adquirieron, de manera más o menos simultánea en el tiempo, cierta difusión, cierto reconocimiento por parte del público y de la crítica. Esto puede llamarse, tal vez, un accidente histórico. No se trató de un movimiento literario vinculado a un ideario estético, político o moral…un Cortázar o un Fuentes tienen pocas cosas en común y muchas otras en divergencias. Los editores aprovecharon muchísimo la situación,
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https://guides.lib.wayne.edu/sotm/2023/09
The Latin American Literature Boom, a transformative literary movement spanning from the 1960s to the 1970s, marked a remarkable eruption of creative expression and cultural exploration in the region. Emerging against a backdrop of political and social upheaval, this literary phenomenon showcased the works of authors like Jorge Luis Borges, Gabriel García Márquez, Julio Cortázar, Mario Vargas Llosa, and Carlos Fuentes, who crafted narratives deeply intertwined with the unique complexities of Latin American reality.
The Latin American Literature Boom not only brought international recognition to the region's authors but also spotlighted themes of identity, political oppression, and social inequality. Their profound impact continues to resonate, influencing subsequent generations of writers and fostering a richer understanding of the intricate tapestry of Latin American life and thought.
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"barón" could = heavyweight
https://www2.proz.com/kudoz/spanish-to-english/government-po...
Definir el “boom” no es tarea fácil. Tiene su origen en la terminología del “marketing” moderno norteamericano para designar el alza brusca de las ventas de un determinado producto, en este caso, los libros. Para ajustar la definición del “boom” es importante recabar la opinión de los escritores que por él resultaron elegidos, presenciando la opinión de los protagonistas a un fenómeno sociológico enteramente nuevo.
a) Mario Vargas Llosa , en el “Coloquiodel Libro” celebrado en Caracas en julio de 1972 señala: “ lo que se llama ahora el ‘boom’ y que nadie sabe exactamente lo que es —yo particularmente no lo sé— es un conjunto de escritores, tampoco se sabe exactamente quiénes, pues cada uno tiene su propia lista, que adquirieron, de manera más o menos simultánea en el tiempo, cierta difusión, cierto reconocimiento por parte del público y de la crítica. Esto puede llamarse, tal vez, un accidente histórico. No se trató de un movimiento literario vinculado a un ideario estético, político o moral…un Cortázar o un Fuentes tienen pocas cosas en común y muchas otras en divergencias. Los editores aprovecharon muchísimo la situación,
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https://guides.lib.wayne.edu/sotm/2023/09
The Latin American Literature Boom, a transformative literary movement spanning from the 1960s to the 1970s, marked a remarkable eruption of creative expression and cultural exploration in the region. Emerging against a backdrop of political and social upheaval, this literary phenomenon showcased the works of authors like Jorge Luis Borges, Gabriel García Márquez, Julio Cortázar, Mario Vargas Llosa, and Carlos Fuentes, who crafted narratives deeply intertwined with the unique complexities of Latin American reality.
The Latin American Literature Boom not only brought international recognition to the region's authors but also spotlighted themes of identity, political oppression, and social inequality. Their profound impact continues to resonate, influencing subsequent generations of writers and fostering a richer understanding of the intricate tapestry of Latin American life and thought.
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"barón" could = heavyweight
https://www2.proz.com/kudoz/spanish-to-english/government-po...
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AllegroTrans
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Works in field
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Works in: French to English, English, English to French
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Reference:
See
A little web research (which asker could have done herself) will show that "boom barons" is a term in use
Stanley Marcus Saw the Future
Fashion For Real Women
https://fashionforrealwomen.com › blog › stanley-mar...
... boom barons in eastern Texas. They pooled all their money, borrowed more from friends and family, and while Herbert and Al oversaw construction in Dallas ...
Beech Grove Cemetery
Beech Grove Cemetery
https://beechgrovecemetery.com › cemetery
Beech Grove Cemetery is the final resting place for many of Muncie's founding families, gas boom barons and veterans of every war from the Revolutionary War ...
Marc Benioff Calls On Tech To Give Back — Big
NBC Bay Area
https://www.nbcbayarea.com › news › marc-benioff-c...
The Salesforce.com CEO has little patience or understanding for fellow tech boom barons who don't want to give back, according to to San Francisco Magazine.
Deep Jungle: Journey To The Heart Of The Rainforest
google.co.uk
https://books.google.co.uk › books
Fred Pearce · 2010 · History
... boom barons of a century before, as he was in keeping out the cattle ranchers. But he was fêted nonetheless: here was a fantastic story of a man who could ...
The Black Dahlia: The first book in the classic L.A. Quartet ...
google.co.uk
https://books.google.co.uk › books
James Ellroy · 2011 · Fiction
... boom barons' - Mack Sennett and Emmett Sprague among them - and their 'gangster ties.' Confidean magazine ran a series on Sennett's Hollywoodland tract and ...
Appendix 2-10 Information Provided to Aurecon
Victorian Planning Authority
https://vpa.vic.gov.au › uploads › 2014/03 › PSP-...
Davies, one of Melbourne's great land boom barons. Davies, a one time Speaker of the. Legislative Assembly was well known for his pursuit of wealth through ...
Stanley Marcus Saw the Future
Fashion For Real Women
https://fashionforrealwomen.com › blog › stanley-mar...
... boom barons in eastern Texas. They pooled all their money, borrowed more from friends and family, and while Herbert and Al oversaw construction in Dallas ...
Beech Grove Cemetery
Beech Grove Cemetery
https://beechgrovecemetery.com › cemetery
Beech Grove Cemetery is the final resting place for many of Muncie's founding families, gas boom barons and veterans of every war from the Revolutionary War ...
Marc Benioff Calls On Tech To Give Back — Big
NBC Bay Area
https://www.nbcbayarea.com › news › marc-benioff-c...
The Salesforce.com CEO has little patience or understanding for fellow tech boom barons who don't want to give back, according to to San Francisco Magazine.
Deep Jungle: Journey To The Heart Of The Rainforest
google.co.uk
https://books.google.co.uk › books
Fred Pearce · 2010 · History
... boom barons of a century before, as he was in keeping out the cattle ranchers. But he was fêted nonetheless: here was a fantastic story of a man who could ...
The Black Dahlia: The first book in the classic L.A. Quartet ...
google.co.uk
https://books.google.co.uk › books
James Ellroy · 2011 · Fiction
... boom barons' - Mack Sennett and Emmett Sprague among them - and their 'gangster ties.' Confidean magazine ran a series on Sennett's Hollywoodland tract and ...
Appendix 2-10 Information Provided to Aurecon
Victorian Planning Authority
https://vpa.vic.gov.au › uploads › 2014/03 › PSP-...
Davies, one of Melbourne's great land boom barons. Davies, a one time Speaker of the. Legislative Assembly was well known for his pursuit of wealth through ...
Discussion
How are we to tell? Surely the asker who has the complete text and who alone knows who the author is, is the only person who can answer this. To answer the second question all she has to do is to google the term. Why do others have to do this?
2. It's exclusively male