puesta a punto

English translation: "start-up" and "on-site start-up"

09:53 Apr 1, 2000
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering
Spanish term or phrase: puesta a punto
"En caso de ser seleccionado, la instalación y *puesta a punto* de los bienes ofertados se realizará a satisfacción de ..."

In another place the terms is used as:
*puesta a punto en sitio*

Thanks for your help!
Betina Frisone
United States
Local time: 08:30
English translation:"start-up" and "on-site start-up"
Explanation:
are the phrases that I would suggest; or, given the context you provided, "preparation for start-up." -- As I understand it, if a given bidder or prospective supplier is selected, that company will be required to provide "installation and start-up" services for the assets provided, doing so to the satisfaction of the purchaser. the phrase "on-site start-up" (or "preparation for placement in operation") is quite a common one, especially in equipment-leasing or equipment-purchase contracts. -- Best regards, 'heathcliff'
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Heathcliff
United States
Local time: 08:30
Grading comment
Thank you for your clear and precise answer.
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Summary of answers provided
naset up
Yolanda Broad
nacommissioned
Jaime Backal
naadjustment
Alvin Adams, Jr (X)
nasetting to work
two2tango
na"start-up" and "on-site start-up"
Heathcliff
natune- up or installed for optimal performance
Lorna Thomson
naIf it refers to electronic equipment, the word you want is 'calibrated'
brock2


  

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13 mins
set up


Explanation:
I trust I caught your context right, because there are a lot of things this could mean. But it looks like whatever products are not only being installed, but also some further activity is being wrought on them to put them in working order


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Yolanda Broad
United States
Local time: 11:30
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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52 mins
commissioned


Explanation:
If "puesta a punto" in this case means installation, configuration and start up, your term should be "commissioned", which basically means "all of the above" when used in a bid or quote or purchase order. ¡Suerte!

Jaime Backal
Local time: 11:30
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 70
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53 mins
adjustment


Explanation:
"puesta a punto" means "adjustment" or "placing in working order", or "setup" In the case of a motor, it means "tuning".
The translation is "If selected, the installation and adjustment of the equipment offered will be carried out to the satisfaction of..."

See "puesta" en el Gran Diccionario Larousse

Alvin Adams, Jr (X)
Local time: 10:30
Native speaker of: English
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2 hrs
setting to work


Explanation:
"la instalación y *puesta a punto* de ..." = "the installation and setting to work of ..."

"puesta a punto en sitio" = "on-site setting to work"

Incluye todas las actividades requeridas para poner en operación a los bienen (en general equipos) ofertados.

two2tango
Argentina
Local time: 12:30
Native speaker of: Spanish
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2 hrs
"start-up" and "on-site start-up"


Explanation:
are the phrases that I would suggest; or, given the context you provided, "preparation for start-up." -- As I understand it, if a given bidder or prospective supplier is selected, that company will be required to provide "installation and start-up" services for the assets provided, doing so to the satisfaction of the purchaser. the phrase "on-site start-up" (or "preparation for placement in operation") is quite a common one, especially in equipment-leasing or equipment-purchase contracts. -- Best regards, 'heathcliff'

Heathcliff
United States
Local time: 08:30
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in pair: 843
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Thank you for your clear and precise answer.
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2 hrs
tune- up or installed for optimal performance


Explanation:
“Puesta a punto” means to tune- up an engine, or to fine-tune, it in order to get a better performance from it. In this context, it means installed for optimal performance. Hope this is helpful.


Lorna Thomson
Local time: 15:30
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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2 days 10 hrs
If it refers to electronic equipment, the word you want is 'calibrated'


Explanation:
Hard to tell in what context the phrase 'puesta a punto' is used but, there is another choice not given by anybody.

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