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caixa de inspeção

English translation: inspection chamber


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GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW)
Portuguese term or phrase:caixa de inspeção
English translation:inspection chamber
Entered by: Marlene Curtis
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04:11 Apr 15, 2011
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Tourism & Travel / urban environment
Portuguese term or phrase: caixa de inspeção
Something that is placed in a downtown area to provide safety or convenience.
TechLawDC
United States
inspection chamber
Explanation:
http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&hl=en&source=hp&q=inspect...
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Marlene Curtis
United States
Local time: 20:54
Grading comment
I had a great deal of difficulty in grading this answer. Apparently the author saw my translation and left it as "inspection box". I think it is a sub-sidewalk utility chamber.
3 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +2manhole
airmailrpl
4inspection chamber
Marlene Curtis
3surface box / access box
MARK ROBERTSON


  

Answers


1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
surface box / access box


Explanation:
The definition is pretty vague "something!"
source: De Pina's Technical Dictionary

MARK ROBERTSON
Local time: 01:54
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
inspection chamber


Explanation:
http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&hl=en&source=hp&q=inspect...

Marlene Curtis
United States
Local time: 20:54
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 70
Grading comment
I had a great deal of difficulty in grading this answer. Apparently the author saw my translation and left it as "inspection box". I think it is a sub-sidewalk utility chamber.
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8 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
manhole


Explanation:
caixa de inspeção => manhole

Manhole - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A manhole (alternatively utility hole, cable chamber, maintenance hole, inspection chamber, access chamber or confined space) is the top opening to an ...
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhole

Manhole cover - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A manhole cover is a removable plate forming the lid over the opening of a ...
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhole_cover -

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Note added at 4 days (2011-04-19 11:32:22 GMT) Post-grading
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>Asker: Very difficult -- I think if it were a typical manhole in a street >(not sidewalk) it would be "orifício de inspeção".

Your client - you choose whatever is convenient for you

airmailrpl
Brazil
Local time: 21:54
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 11
Notes to answerer
Asker: Very difficult -- I think if it were a typical manhole in a street (not sidewalk) it would be "orifício de inspeção".


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  connie leite: exactamente, man-hole
15 mins
  -> agradeço
agree  T o b i a s
1 hr
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Changes made by editors
Apr 19, 2011 - Changes made by Marlene Curtis:
Created KOG entryKudoZ term => KOG term


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