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a toda altura

English translation: ceiling-height


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Spanish term or phrase:a toda altura
English translation:ceiling-height
Entered by: Cecilia Rey
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01:28 Apr 19, 2010
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Tech/Engineering - Furniture / Household Appliances
Spanish term or phrase: a toda altura
Cabinetry specifications:

Mueble rectangular a toda altura compuesto por módulos independientes, bajos y altos, aislado de los paramentos laterales, para incorporar electrodomésticos y una encimera de material rígido
Kathryn Litherland
United States
Local time: 22:22
up to the ceiling
Explanation:
suggestion


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See these images of up-to-the-ceiling cabinets:

http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/organizing/closets...

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"a toda altura" means up to the maximum height


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Slide 8:Posibilidad de armarios con puerta *** a toda altura ***, armarios librería, armarios a una altura determinada o muebles bajos.
http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/peresanz-305144-tab...
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Cecilia Rey
Argentina
Local time: 23:22
Grading comment
Thanks, Cecilia. Your understanding of this term makes sense with the other examples of its usage on the web. I wound up using "rectangular ceiling-height unit"
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +1multi-/multiple height
David Hollywood
3 +1up to the ceiling
Cecilia Rey
4fully adjustable
James A. Walsh
4of all heightsmargaret caulfield
4adjustable to any height
Leonardo Lamarche
3a wall unit
Marcelo González
2Stackable modular unitsRobert Forstag


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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
adjustable to any height


Explanation:
Mi sugerencia.

Leonardo Lamarche
Venezuela
Local time: 21:52
Native speaker of: Spanish
PRO pts in category: 4
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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
multi-/multiple height


Explanation:
Creating multiple-height cabinet elevations is a great way to add interest to a project. Special-height base and tall cabinetry can offer both functional ...
www.kitchenbathdesign.com/print/...Multi-Height.../2$524 - Cached - SimilarLuxor Multi-Height, Low Price Table with Cabinet - LPDUOC
Luxor Multi-Height, Low Price Table with Cabinet - LPDUOC. CSN Stores - Furniture, Home Decor, Tools, Office Furniture, Bedding, Lighting, Outdoor Furniture ...
www.csnstores.com/Luxor-LPDUOC-LX1411.html - Cached

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in terms of sales jargon I like "multi-height"

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Video or computer cart with multi-height capability has same features as ab... más ... Locking cabinet tab multi-height tablele with 8'' big wheels. ...
www.preciomania.com/search_attrib.../retid[]=4176 - United State

David Hollywood
Local time: 23:22
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

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agree  T o b i a s
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
of all heights


Explanation:
"A rectangular piece of furniture of all heights made up of...)"

There's no way of knowing from the context if this is just announcing a type of model with different heights (i.e. dimensions), or if it's adjustable, although I think if it were, it would definitely say so! I think the height depends on the number of modules purchased!

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This could also be:

"OF ANY HEIGHT"

margaret caulfield
Local time: 04:22
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
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Mueble rectangular a toda altura compuesto por módulos independientes
Stackable modular units


Explanation:
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Robert Forstag
United States
Local time: 22:22
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43 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
fully adjustable


Explanation:
Ore even "fully-adjustable" (with the hyphen)

That's my, somewhat basic, understanding of your text, anyway...

James A. Walsh
Spain
Local time: 04:22
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
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up to the ceiling


Explanation:
suggestion


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See these images of up-to-the-ceiling cabinets:

http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/organizing/closets...

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Note added at 37 mins (2010-04-19 02:05:36 GMT)
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"a toda altura" means up to the maximum height


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Slide 8:Posibilidad de armarios con puerta *** a toda altura ***, armarios librería, armarios a una altura determinada o muebles bajos.
http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/peresanz-305144-tab...


Cecilia Rey
Argentina
Local time: 23:22
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks, Cecilia. Your understanding of this term makes sense with the other examples of its usage on the web. I wound up using "rectangular ceiling-height unit"

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Deborah Lockett: you could almost describe it as a "ceiling-height fitted rectangular piece" because the modules are chosen to "fit" the height of the domestic appliances, which then become "fitted"
4 hrs
  -> Many thanks Deb, wishing you a good week!
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mueble rectangular a toda altura
a wall unit


Explanation:
mueble retangular a toda altura = (entertainment) wall unit

Since this is probably what the text is about, this might be a good option.

wall unit = a piece of furniture (often almost) the height of of wall with compartments of various sizes (including one, perhaps, for a television)

Here's a photo:
http://www.amazon.com/Mission-Piece-Entertainment-Wall-Unit/...

I hope this helps!

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oops: that's "...(almost always) the height of a wall..." :-)

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Here are some photos of wall units. Maybe some of these are similar to the furniture in question.

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=o...

Saludos desde las Islas Marianas :-)

Marcelo González
North Mariana Isl.
Local time: 12:22
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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