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19:32 Nov 23, 2011
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Italian to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general) / swimming pools
Italian term or phrase: spina
"2 metri lineari di cavo esterno completo di spina a norma di legge."

Bit confused here. Would it be translated as:

"2 linear metres of external/outside cable with connector compliant with the law."
Steve Melling
France
Local time: 11:59


Summary of answers provided
5plug/electric plugCarmelo Arcidiacono
4plugfbbest


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plug/electric plug


Explanation:
Plug/electric plug are the only American terms for the Italian spina (per presa di corrente)

Carmelo Arcidiacono
United States
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
plug


Explanation:
come diceva James

è 'spina', poiché i cavi possono esser venduti anche senza spine..

fbbest
Italy
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