castro astur con forma elíptica que posee una puerta en esviaje

18:26 Nov 29, 2006
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Architecture / architecture
Spanish term or phrase: castro astur con forma elíptica que posee una puerta en esviaje
¿Cómo se traduce "puerta en esviaje"? No encuentro su equivalente inglés por ninguna parte.
Muchas gracias.
Sara Villaescusa García (X)
Local time: 05:36


Summary of answers provided
4skewing of the door / oblique door
Margarita Ezquerra (Smart Translators, S.L.)
2oblique door
laloopi
2angled door
Noni Gilbert Riley


  

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una puerta en esviaje
oblique door


Explanation:
A guess really, but it feels right. Else, how about skew door?

laloopi
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angled door


Explanation:
Used in estate agent descriptions and bespoke wardrobe advertisements

Noni Gilbert Riley
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skewing of the door / oblique door


Explanation:
Fuente: Dicc. Politécnico Díaz de Santos.

Margarita Ezquerra (Smart Translators, S.L.)
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