componentes y primeros equipos

English translation: "automotive industry components and primary equipment"

09:41 Jun 3, 2000
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering
Spanish term or phrase: componentes y primeros equipos
El contexto: una empresa que diseña y fabrica troqueles paras prensas de estampación, así como piezas, "componentes y primeros equipos para la industria de la automoción".
Philip B. Freyder
English translation:"automotive industry components and primary equipment"
Explanation:
If it were "automación" industry, then the translation would be "automation industry" Your spelling indicates that it most probably means "automotive". If you are dealing with automobile industry, then consider my suggestion. Otherwise, consult with your client as to correct spelling.
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Garza
Grading comment
Yours was the most convincing of the translations offered. Yes, we are dealing with the automotive industry.
Thanks for your help.

...Phil Freyder / Madrid
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Summary of answers provided
na"automotive industry components and primary equipment"
Garza
nawhat about 'spare parts'
Lia Fail (X)
naManufacturing equipment and components
Gary Moelk
naManufacturing Equipment and Components.
Yvette Camou


  

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2 hrs
"automotive industry components and primary equipment"


Explanation:
If it were "automación" industry, then the translation would be "automation industry" Your spelling indicates that it most probably means "automotive". If you are dealing with automobile industry, then consider my suggestion. Otherwise, consult with your client as to correct spelling.

Garza
PRO pts in pair: 3
Grading comment
Yours was the most convincing of the translations offered. Yes, we are dealing with the automotive industry.
Thanks for your help.

...Phil Freyder / Madrid
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4 hrs
what about 'spare parts'


Explanation:
just a vague, possibly unlikely suggestion, but one that may help you brainstorm the sentence in context

Lia Fail (X)
Spain
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1 day 23 hrs
Manufacturing equipment and components


Explanation:
I would see the "primeros equipos" as those machines used to create other machines or parts.

Gary Moelk
United States
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4 days
Manufacturing Equipment and Components.


Explanation:
Check the spelling to find out whether it is 'automación' or not. It is important to determine if these stamping components are used for the automotive industry.

Yvette Camou
Mexico
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