traps

16:09 Aug 30, 2006
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English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Energy / Power Generation
English term or phrase: traps
Wherever electric or other service boxes or outlets exist, suitable traps or panel must be provided in the floor or walls of the stand or give access to such services at any time

Gracias!
Sofia Ortega
Spain
Local time: 17:25


Summary of answers provided
4 +2tapa de inspección
Roberto Servadei
4registros
Idoia Echenique


  

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28 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
registros


Explanation:
Por lo menos en España se llama a los puntos de acceso a los cables y demás "tripas" eléctricas que hay en las casas.

Abertura con su tapa o cubierta, para examinar, conservar o reparar lo que está subterráneo o empotrado en un muro, pavimento, etc.
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Idoia Echenique
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Local time: 17:25
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23 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
tapa de inspección


Explanation:
Para realizar la instalación eléctrica estas tapas de inspección son imprescindibles para cambiar la dirección de los cables o realizar empalmes

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Note added at 1 hr (2006-08-30 17:37:40 GMT)
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Nota para Sofía: Si tu traducción es para España, probablemente te convenga usar la versión peninunsular de Idoia. (Aclaro que no sé si es correcta). Creo que en lo técnico es donde más se nota la diferencia entre el peninsular y el americano.

Roberto Servadei
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Notes to answerer
Asker: Gracias por tu aclaración, sí es para España


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agree  Carlos Ruestes
28 mins
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agree  Flavia Scafatti
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