22:28 Mar 19, 2000 |
Spanish to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering | ||||
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The counterpoint is moved forward to allow the ???barreg??? to ... Explanation: The counterpoint is moved forward to allow the ???barreg??? to (+ infinitive) OR The counterpoint moves forward so that the ???barreg??? can (+ infinitive) Sorry - no idea what "barreg" is - is this a complete word? |
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= see detailed reply below = Explanation: The complete phrase, as it appeared in the e-mail notice about this question, is: "Se adelanta la contrapunta de manera que el barreguia frontal quede..." More context would be extremely helpful, but based on the clues provided (i.e., the fact that the field is technical/engineering, with specific reference to procedures for machinability testing), I can offer a suggestion or two. Machinability implies the use of a metalworking tool, and the word "contrapunta" ("tailstock") suggests that the tool in question is a lathe. (Every lathe has two gripping elements that hold the workpiece in position. One of these elements (the headstock) is fixed, and the other (the tailstock) is adjustable.) "Barreguia" is probably a drill guide ("barrena" plus "guia"). Consequently, your fragment could be rendered as "The tailstock is advanced [or moved forward] so that the front drill guide stays..." (in place, perhaps). Hope this gives you something to work with! Diccionario para ingenieros (E<>S) by Louis A. Robb (and my own experience working with wood, metal, and composite materials) |
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Se adelanta la contrapunta de manera que el barreguía quede..." Explanation: The couterpoint is moved forward so the frontal scoop remains ... I assume it is a buldozzer or a shovel. Hope this is of help. Anyway, more context would have been of help for us. |
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