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flexometro

English translation: measuring tape//tape measure


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Spanish term or phrase:flexómetro
English translation:measuring tape//tape measure
Entered by: xxxOso
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23:22 May 25, 2005
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering / Tools/Tool belts
Spanish term or phrase: flexometro
What is a "flexometro"?
We are talking about utility belts, carpenter's belts, and tool belts. I've looked on the net for a flexometer, but got some weird definitions that have nothing to do with tools or things carpenters or electricians use. Does anybody know?

Context 1:

BOLSA MULTIUSO.

TEJIDO HIDRORREPELENTE Y RESISTENTE.
MUY LIGERA.
13 BOLSILLOS Y DOS BANDAS PARA MARTILLOS.
CON SOPORTE DE ACERO PARA FLEXOMETRO.
MEDIDAS:
57 x 4 x 23,5 cms.
CORREA AJUSTABLE DE 90 A 130 cm.
CON CIERRE RAPIDO.


Context 2:

BOLSA CON SOPORTE ACERO Y DOBLE FIJACION.

TEJIDO ESPECIAL REFORZADO.
DOBLE COSTURA.
2 BOLSILLOS Y UNA BANDA PARA HERRAMIENTA.
CON SOPORTE DE ACERO PARA FLEXOMETRO Y FIJACIÓN PARA LAPIZ.
MEDIDAS:
13 x 2 x 21,5 cms.
Donovan Libring
Local time: 09:24
measuring tape
Explanation:
Hola Donovan,
En algunas partes les llaman así a los *measuring tapes*.
Buena suerte y saludos del Oso ¶:^)

Por favor vé los enlaces.

http://www.promosbbt.com/producto.asp?idproducto=683

http://www.northernsupply.com/images/Measuring tape.jpg

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Note added at 2005-05-25 23:37:03 (GMT)
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O sea que el cinturón para carpintero o electricista trae un bolsillo o compartimiento especial para que guarden ahí su cinta métrica o *measuring tape*.
Oso ¶:^)
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xxxOso
Grading comment
tape measure! thanks.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +3flexometer
Laurent Slowack
4 +3measuring tapexxxOso
5(automatic) tape measurebigedsenior


Discussion entries: 1





  

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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
flexometer


Explanation:
Multiple hits on Google will lead you to the one you may need.

Laurent Slowack
Local time: 02:24
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in SpanishSpanish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Yvonne Becker
1 min

agree  margaret caulfield
2 mins

agree  Gabriela Rodriguez
56 mins
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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
measuring tape


Explanation:
Hola Donovan,
En algunas partes les llaman así a los *measuring tapes*.
Buena suerte y saludos del Oso ¶:^)

Por favor vé los enlaces.

http://www.promosbbt.com/producto.asp?idproducto=683

http://www.northernsupply.com/images/Measuring tape.jpg

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Note added at 2005-05-25 23:37:03 (GMT)
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O sea que el cinturón para carpintero o electricista trae un bolsillo o compartimiento especial para que guarden ahí su cinta métrica o *measuring tape*.
Oso ¶:^)


    Reference: http://www.northernsupply.com/images/Measuring%20tape.jpg
    Reference: http://www.promosbbt.com/producto.asp?idproducto=683
xxxOso
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 45
Grading comment
tape measure! thanks.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Henry Hinds: Lo sospechaba... lo que llamamos "el metro" y los chilenos "la huincha".
6 mins
  -> Grazie Luskie

agree  Ernesto de Lara
21 mins

agree  Gabriella Leveron: si, ese es... aunque tambien se puede usar flexometer pero es mas usado el measuring tape
7 hrs
  -> Gracias Diana :)
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
(automatic) tape measure


Explanation:
Or automatic measuring tape.

... Automatic Tape Measure Black & Decker AutoTape Ships Fast 314573/upc48602 padRegular price: $39.99 padSale price: $29.99 pad ...
hectorshardware.com/bucrlale.html - 23k - Cached - Similar pages


Amazon.com: Tools & Hardware: Black & Decker ATM100 25' Auto Tape ...... Black & Decker introduces the new 25 Power Tape automatic tape measure, ... The automatic tape measure comes in handy when working in tight spaces, ...
www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ tg/detail/-/B0002TG1GG?v=glance - 72k - Cached - Similar pages


Tape Measures - Plastic Promotional Products, Promotional Gifts ...... Featured Plastic Promotional Products and Promotional Items Measure-Pro 25' Automatic Tape Measure. Measure-Pro 25' Automatic Tape Measure ...
www.baystate.com/Page.asp?O=&Page=Info& Number=R431&Category=Tape%20Measures&LowPrice=&...



bigedsenior
Local time: 00:24
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 690
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PRO (3): xxxOso, marybro, bigedsenior


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Changes made by editors
May 26, 2005 - Changes made by bigedsenior:
LevelNon-PRO => PRO
May 25, 2005 - Changes made by xxxOso:
FieldOther => Tech/Engineering
Field (specific)Other => Mechanics / Mech Engineering


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