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English translation: hiking trail


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Spanish term or phrase:picada
English translation:hiking trail
Entered by: patinba
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11:07 Dec 11, 2009
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Tourism & Travel / montañismo
Spanish term or phrase: picadas
Se usa en la Argentina y se refiere a senderitos que suben a cerros,cruzan arroyos.¿habrá algún otro término que no sea "trails" o "paths"
Magdalena Rasquin
Argentina
Local time: 16:14
hiking trail
Explanation:
No se porqué no te gusta "trail" ya que para la topografía de Bariloche pega perfecto tanto para ingles USA y UK

Where to Hike: Top US Hiking Trails | GORP.com - [ Traducir esta página ]
GORP's Hiking guide offers information and resources on the top hiking trails and destinations in the US and around the world....
gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/hiking/hik_guid.htm - En caché -
LocalHikes - Hikes and trails near U.S. Metropolitan Areas - [ Traducir esta página ]
See pictures, topo maps, elevation profiles, and ratings for great day hikes and hiking trails near US Metropolitan Areas.
www.localhikes.com/ - En caché - Similares -
Hiking Trails in Ontario, Canada - Canada Trails - [ Traducir esta página ]
Many of them form part of the National Trail, a coast-to-coast hiking trail. Upon its completion, the Voyageur Trail, together with the Bruce Trail, ...
www.canadatrails.ca › Hiking - Similares -
Superior Hiking Trail Association - [ Traducir esta página ]
Welcome to the Superior Hiking Trail Association Web Site!
www.shta.org/
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patinba
Argentina
Local time: 16:14
Grading comment
pensé que no podía ser que fuera "trails" Now I see it´s the correct term in this context
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Summary of answers provided
4 +4hiking trailpatinba
5 +1walks/routesVIV FATHIMANI
4footpath, footway, track
claudia16
4crossings
Carmen Schultz
4passes
hjs45
3walkways
Thayenga


Discussion entries: 5





  

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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
walks/routes


Explanation:
possible options

VIV FATHIMANI
Local time: 14:14
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FrenchFrench
Notes to answerer
Asker: GRACIAS, Viviane


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  neilmac: Sounds good for hillwalkers, hikers etc :)
17 mins
  -> Thanks Neil!
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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
passes


Explanation:
Dictionary definition:

55. a narrow route across a relatively low notch or depression in a mountain barrier.
56. a road, channel, or other way providing a means of passage, as through an obstructed region or other barrier.


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Note added at 15 mins (2009-12-11 11:22:45 GMT)
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you can make it "mountain passes" if that helps.

hjs45
Local time: 21:14
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
Notes to answerer
Asker: thanks

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30 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
walkways


Explanation:
another possibility

Thayenga
Germany
Local time: 21:14
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
Notes to answerer
Asker: thank you Thayenga

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25 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
crossings


Explanation:
another possibility

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Note added at 28 mins (2009-12-11 11:36:20 GMT)
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see def. 2a Webster's Online

Main Entry: cross·ing
Pronunciation: \ˈkrȯ-siŋ\
Function: noun
Date: 1575
1 : the act or action of crossing: as a : a traversing or traveling across b : an opposing, blocking, or thwarting especially in an unfair or dishonest manner
2 a : a place or structure (as on a street or over a river) where pedestrians or vehicles cross; especially : crosswalk b : the place in a cruciform church where the transept crosses the nave c : a place where a railroad track crosses a street


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Note added at 30 mins (2009-12-11 11:37:41 GMT)
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You could even say "walkways"

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Note added at 31 mins (2009-12-11 11:38:47 GMT)
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Main Entry: walk·way
Pronunciation: \ˈwȯk-ˌwā\
Webster's Online:

Function: noun
Date: 1792
: a passage for walking : walk



Carmen Schultz
Local time: 14:14
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
Notes to answerer
Asker: thank you, Carmen

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44 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
footpath, footway, track


Explanation:
otras opciones

claudia16
Local time: 20:14
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 8
Notes to answerer
Asker: gracias, Claudia!

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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
hiking trail


Explanation:
No se porqué no te gusta "trail" ya que para la topografía de Bariloche pega perfecto tanto para ingles USA y UK

Where to Hike: Top US Hiking Trails | GORP.com - [ Traducir esta página ]
GORP's Hiking guide offers information and resources on the top hiking trails and destinations in the US and around the world....
gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/hiking/hik_guid.htm - En caché -
LocalHikes - Hikes and trails near U.S. Metropolitan Areas - [ Traducir esta página ]
See pictures, topo maps, elevation profiles, and ratings for great day hikes and hiking trails near US Metropolitan Areas.
www.localhikes.com/ - En caché - Similares -
Hiking Trails in Ontario, Canada - Canada Trails - [ Traducir esta página ]
Many of them form part of the National Trail, a coast-to-coast hiking trail. Upon its completion, the Voyageur Trail, together with the Bruce Trail, ...
www.canadatrails.ca › Hiking - Similares -
Superior Hiking Trail Association - [ Traducir esta página ]
Welcome to the Superior Hiking Trail Association Web Site!
www.shta.org/

patinba
Argentina
Local time: 16:14
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 88
Grading comment
pensé que no podía ser que fuera "trails" Now I see it´s the correct term in this context
Notes to answerer
Asker: y GRACIAS...


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Gilla Evans: I think the best word is trail too, and wondered why you didn't want to use it.
3 mins
  -> Thank-you!

agree  lizette britz
16 mins
  -> Thank-you!

agree  marina hennies: I also agree with Gilla
1 hr
  -> Thank-you!

agree  Emma Ratcliffe
1 day5 hrs
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