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cupped hand

Spanish translation: el cuenco de la mano

03:09 Aug 29, 2008
English to Spanish translations [Non-PRO]
Medical - Medical (general)
English term or phrase: cupped hand
They are describing methods for nasal irrigation:
• There is variability in nasal irrigation techniques. Differences include the method of saline delivery, the strength of the saline solution, and the use of other additives. Delivery methods include the traditional... nasal sprayer, bulb syringe, cupped hand.
lira
Spanish translation:el cuenco de la mano
Explanation:
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P Forgas
Brazil
Local time: 07:26
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4 +1el cuenco de la mano
P Forgas
4la concavidad de la mano
Paula Tizzano Fernández


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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
el cuenco de la mano


Explanation:
P.

P Forgas
Brazil
Local time: 07:26
Works in field
Native speaker of: Spanish
PRO pts in category: 47

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la concavidad de la mano


Explanation:
Creo que cuenco está muy bien, pero es un poco más "literario". Me parece que para un texto médico, la palabra "concavidad" es más precisa o afín.
Suerte.

Paula Tizzano Fernández
Local time: 07:26
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Spanish
PRO pts in category: 32
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