las áreas de préstamo
English translation: borrow pits
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peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1area on loan Explanation: depends on the type of contract - if area is actually loaned, above works. If a lease, leased premises,etc. |
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21 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1borrow pits Explanation: It is those areas where soil is extracted for earthworks (dams, road construction, etc.). They must be kept free of water. I am sure this is the right answer. |
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22 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1borrow pits Explanation: this is an environmental term. The technical terms in Spanish are either canteras or zanjas de prestamo - where you take dirt or rock from to place elsewhere (as a quarry). I suppose you could call them borrow areas or zones. Usually, once you begin to dig you end up with a ditch or hole of some sort. good luck |
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