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cavalo mecânico com semi-reboque

English translation: semi-trailer truck


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Portuguese term or phrase:cavalo mecânico com semi-reboque
English translation:semi-trailer truck
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18:46 Dec 3, 2007
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Mechanics / Mech Engineering / Mining and construction equipment
Portuguese term or phrase: cavalo mecânico com semi-reboque
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semi-trailer truck
Explanation:
In the olden days a cavalo mecânico was called a mechanical horse but today is known as a tractor trailer. Semi-reboque is a semitrailer.
Check out this link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi-trailer

I am sure I have seen a similar question before, there must be something in the glossary.
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Carla Queiroz
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2semi-trailer truckCarla Queiroz
5Semi tractor-trailer truck/ 18 wheelerH. Russell Fisher
4four-axle tipper with a semi-trailer
Marlene Curtis
4articulated truck
R-i-c-h-a-r-d
3tractive unit with trailer
Ben Kohn


  

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tractive unit with trailer


Explanation:
From H.E Philippsbourne: "Dicionário de Tecnologia Industrial"

Ben Kohn
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articulated truck


Explanation:
Perhaps maybe an articulated 'tractor', but not in mining terms.

In simple terms a 'dump truck', but this type of truck has separate parts :)

cavalo mecânico = truck or tractor - it's the cab unit.

The 'semi-reboque' is the rear part, fitted to the axle.

In mining terms you could simply say 'articulated truck' - have a look at these pictures:

http://news.thomasnet.com/images/large/009/9590.jpg

http://equipmentexchangeinc.com/db2/00194/equipmentexchangei...

http://www.acuityinc.com/Software/Solid_Edge/images/Volvo_ar...

R-i-c-h-a-r-d
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semi-trailer truck


Explanation:
In the olden days a cavalo mecânico was called a mechanical horse but today is known as a tractor trailer. Semi-reboque is a semitrailer.
Check out this link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi-trailer

I am sure I have seen a similar question before, there must be something in the glossary.

Carla Queiroz
Local time: 02:41
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 43
Grading comment
Thank you veru much for the solution.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  rhandler: Very good and concise!
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  -> Thankyou Ralph!

agree  Humberto Ribas
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  -> Thankyou Humberto!
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Semi tractor-trailer truck/ 18 wheeler


Explanation:
cavalo mecânico = tractor
reboque/carreta = trailer
semi-reboque= semi-trailer(long) with 18 wheels = 18 wheeler. The ensemble = Semi tractor-trailer truck/ 18 wheeler

Example sentence(s):
  • Semi tractor-trailer trucks transport containers from the docks (sea ports) to their final destination.
H. Russell Fisher
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
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