English translation: power point (UK) / receptacle (US)
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In US English, however, "power point" refers to the well-known computer program, and the official term is "receptacle":
"Electrical receptacle outlets in walls and floors may present shock and electrical fire hazards to consumers. [...] Older homes may have receptacles which are damaged or which, otherwise, may have deteriorated over the years." http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/524.html
"Socket" is commonly used, of course, but it usually means the "toma" rather than the "boca", and it could create confusion here.
Entiendo que "boca" se utiliza aquí en su sentido corriente en Argentina.
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The meaning of "boca" as used in Argentina is explained here:
In US English, however, "power point" refers to the well-known computer program, and the official term is "receptacle":
"Electrical receptacle outlets in walls and floors may present shock and electrical fire hazards to consumers. [...] Older homes may have receptacles which are damaged or which, otherwise, may have deteriorated over the years." http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/524.html
"Socket" is commonly used, of course, but it usually means the "toma" rather than the "boca", and it could create confusion here.
Entiendo que "boca" se utiliza aquí en su sentido corriente en Argentina.
-------------------------------------------------- Note added at 23 mins (2011-12-31 18:19:48 GMT) --------------------------------------------------
The meaning of "boca" as used in Argentina is explained here:
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