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periscopio

English translation: angled power and data outlet housing


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01:01 Jan 6, 2011
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Computers: Systems, Networks
Spanish term or phrase: periscopio
http://www.decomax.com.ar/PERKAYGR56-periscopio-metalico-mod...
Damian Cassani
Local time: 15:09
English translation:angled power and data outlet housing
Explanation:
The models shown on the site in question would seem to have been replaced by more modern alternatives integrated with the design of office furniture but you can see some similar style products in the references below.

To the best of my knowledge, there is no English equivalent for 'periscopio' in this context.
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James Kelly
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:09
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Summary of answers provided
4 +3angled power and data outlet housing
James Kelly
Summary of reference entries provided
Periscope
María Eugenia Wachtendorff

Discussion entries: 5





  

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angled power and data outlet housing


Explanation:
The models shown on the site in question would seem to have been replaced by more modern alternatives integrated with the design of office furniture but you can see some similar style products in the references below.

To the best of my knowledge, there is no English equivalent for 'periscopio' in this context.


    Reference: http://www.tyett.com/wirecable.html
    Reference: http://www.cmwltd.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPa...
James Kelly
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:09
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16
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Notes to answerer
Asker: This may be it. I continued doing research and I chose "outlet box". Thank you all.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  María Eugenia Wachtendorff: This one seems to be it :)
5 hrs
agree  saruro
14 hrs
agree  philgoddard: Good answer.
2 days4 hrs
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Reference comments


6 mins peer agreement (net): +5
Reference: Periscope

Reference information:
Periscope - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A periscope is an instrument for observation from a concealed position. In its simplest form it consists of a tube with mirrors at each end set parallel to ...
Early examples - Naval use - See also - References
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periscope - Cached - Similar


Why not use the literal translation? I would :)

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Note added at 8 mins (2011-01-06 01:09:36 GMT)
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Lots of naval terms are used in IT, you know.

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Note added at 17 hrs (2011-01-06 18:11:39 GMT)
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Hope you are right, Damian! "Outlet box" sounds so much as an electrical fixture... Nothing electronic in it.

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Note added at 17 hrs (2011-01-06 18:16:17 GMT)
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I wonder, though. It's much too strange to find a device named so differently from its English equivalent! I would definitely stick to the literal translation.

Can't you contact your client?

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Note added at 2 days48 mins (2011-01-08 01:49:32 GMT)
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It's not an "approach," Damian. We are translators and you posted a translation question. You are the one who has to do the research work before asking.

María Eugenia Wachtendorff
Chile
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 4
Note to reference poster
Asker: I've donde some reasearch and this is definitely not the right translation. I've come up with "outlet box" as a possible equivalent

Asker: I do not quite agree with your approach. You just have to browse through websites of structured cabling and electronic manufacturers and vendors to seethere is no such thing as "periscope". Thank you all the same


Peer comments on this reference comment (and responses from the reference poster)
agree  Mónica Algazi
3 mins
  -> Gracias, Moni
agree  Annie Estéphan: Eso es
16 mins
  -> Gracias, Annie
neutral  philgoddard: This is probably the answer, but your reference doesn't relate to IT.
36 mins
  -> No, it does not, but I added a note ("Lots of naval terms are used in IT").
agree  Steven Huddleston
53 mins
  -> Thanks, Steven
agree  eski
58 mins
  -> Gracias, Eski
agree  Claudia Reynaud
22 hrs
  -> Gracias, Claudia :)
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