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Old September 01, 2009, 06:26 AM
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Talking about cities that are wonderful like Paris, Durbovnik etc... or about handsome people. they no tienen desperdicio, how can we translate that in Spanish?
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Flawless.
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Saying "it has not waste" isn't common right?
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Saying "it has not waste" isn't common right?
Sí , no es correcto y suena raro

- Wolves are beautiful
- Yes, they are flawless

Quizás ''no tengo desperdicio'' puede significar en inglés algo así

Very efficient

The factory is very efficient, there are no materials wasted
La factoría no tiene desperdicio
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Ah, ok, Thanks bob.

The example is allright, but I would say it more literally if I have to speak:
La fabrica/factoría es muy eficiente, no desperdicia materiales.
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Ah, ok, Thanks bob.

The example is allright, but I would say it more literally if I have to speak:
La fabrica/factoría es muy eficiente, no desperdicia materiales.
Muchas gracias! Me encanta español porque los nombres y los verbos son muy parecidos!

Desperdiciar
Desperdicio

Acuchillar
cuchilla
.ect

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Maybe 'impeccable' ?

Having no flaws; perfect. See synonyms at perfect.
http://www.answers.com/topic/impeccability

This is used more for things and abstract concepts though I think..? e.g.
'His taste in fine art was impeccable'.
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Pero yo me refería a por ejemplo :
Tienes que ir a París, me encanta no tiene desperdicio : todo es bonito, vayas donde vayas.
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Megan Fox or somebody really handsome no tiene desperdicio, everything is perfect.
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Pero yo me refería a por ejemplo :
Tienes que ir a París, me encanta no tiene desperdicio : todo es bonito, vayas donde vayas.
Or:
Megan Fox or somebody really handsome no tiene desperdicio, everything is perfect.
Handsome is generally used to describe a man's good looks. A handsome woman would be goodlooking but somewhat masculine, and it's not commonly used.
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Handsome is generally used to describe a man's good looks. A handsome woman would be goodlooking but somewhat masculine, and it's not commonly used.
Indeed (I can picture her already ).

I guess; 'gorgeous woman'.

'a gorgeous city' is possible as well I think?
Otherwise 'astounding/amazing/wonderful' etc..
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