Exercise 2
EXERCISE 2
Translate into Spanish:
- This sample looks very nice for an imitation.
- It being in your line, I thought I ought to give you the first chance (hacerle la primera oferta) in case it would tempt you (por si acaso le animara á comprar).
- To begin with you would have to engage the cloth to us (darnos la exclusividad).
- I have no objection provided you guarantee a certain turnover (venta).
- He was appointed sole agent for the whole of Mexico through the recommendation of his brother-in-law, and his agreement with the firm is for 3 years certain (fijos).
- That will bring him (le producirá) £500 a year if it brings him a penny (por lo menos).
- Being such an important concern (casa) they do not pay their staff very handsomely (generosamente).
- They are too remiss with (en) their payments to be such important people.
- I very nearly pledged myself to grant him the exclusive sale of my article.
- These are his instructions for the disposal of his goods
- However clear they may be, we must have his cable confirmed by a letter.
- Therefore we cannot entertain your offer for the present.
- It cannot be helped, otherwise (Tenga paciencia, si fuese posible) we would do everything for you.
