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Old August 17, 2010, 05:58 PM
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Question Melting pot

melting pot
–noun 1. a pot in which metals or other substances are melted or fused.
2. a country, locality, or situation in which a blending of races, peoples, or cultures is taking place.

In both senses I would translate "melting pot" as "crisol", and feel comfortable with that.

Yet I have a concern, while to me "crisol" is a widely known term, is this just my appreciation of it?

I.e. is there a more common Spanish word or expression for it?

Your views and input will be greatly appreciated...

Nueva York es un crisol de culturas...
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Last edited by JPablo; August 17, 2010 at 08:07 PM. Reason: Added the word "term" (a widely known term)
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