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Estadual vs estatal (Spanish)
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Sergio Ruffolo
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Jun 24, 2010

In Spanish, the word estadual us used to in place of estatal. This term seems to be accepted by several translation schools. I am looking for a reference (Spanish dictionary, article) for the word. I do not dispute it's usage. However, some clients challenge the word, and I would like to be able to point them to a credible reference.
 
Henry Hinds
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Estatal Jun 24, 2010

"Estatal" is the only version used in Mexico for instance, I do not know where "estadual" is used, you would have to research that. It would not be at all well'received in Mexico for sure.
 
Laura Bissio CT
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RAE Jun 24, 2010

The RAE dictionary has no entry for "estadual".
this is the def. of "estatal":
(Del lat. status, estado).
1. adj. Perteneciente o relativo al Estado.
2. adj. Méx. Perteneciente o relativo a los Estados mexicanos.
Real Academia Española © Todos los derechos reservados

I'd say in common usage "estadual" refers to No. 2 "perteneciente o relativo a los estados", but not only Mexican states.

Hope it helps!
 
Pablo Bouvier
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Estadual vs estatal (Spanish) Jun 24, 2010

Sergio Ruffolo wrote:

In Spanish, the word estadual is used to in place of estatal. This term seems to be accepted by several translation schools. I am looking for a reference (Spanish dictionary, article) for the word. I do not dispute it's usage. However, some clients challenge the word, and I would like to be able to point them to a credible reference.


You can refer to the RAE dictionary to state them clearly that the word estadual does not exist in Spanish. It is a Portuguese word that has the same meaning and the same etymology, but it is still Portuguese and not Spanish.



[Editado a las 2010-06-24 18:04 GMT]
 
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Not in M Moliner either Jun 24, 2010

FWIW, María Moliner's dictionary (Diccionario de uso del español), which is also quite an authority when it comes to the Spanish language, has no mention of "estadual" either. This is especially interesting given that Moliner's dictionary is rather descriptive , i.e. more "tolerant" towards non-standard terms, as compared to the more prescriptive RAE dictionary.

(My edition of Moliner is from 1991 though.)
 
Tomás Cano Binder, BA, CT
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Estatal Jun 25, 2010

Es la primera vez que leo "estadual".
 
Pablo Bouvier
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Estadual vs estatal (Spanish) Jun 25, 2010

Tomás Cano Binder, CT wrote:

Es la primera vez que leo "estadual".


Hi Tomás, I see you're not the only one who gets up quite early...

Perhaps this word has been mimicked from Brazil to neighboring Spanish speaking countries. But, it will remain Portuguese and not Spanish. Have a nice day!




[Editado a las 2010-06-25 03:58 GMT]
 


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