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seguro compulsivo

English translation: compulsory cover

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Spanish term or phrase:seguro compulsivo
English translation:compulsory cover
Entered by: Edward Tully

10:23 Mar 19, 2006
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Insurance / pollution
Spanish term or phrase: seguro compulsivo
talking about different ways to compensate people for environmental damage - the sentence is "seguro compulsivo, seguro voluntario, la creacion de un fondo..." - compulsory cover?
Edward Tully
Local time: 06:12
compulsory cover
Explanation:
Without more context I would say this refers to compulsory cover/coverage, although I believe that the term used most often in Spain is "seguro obligtorio."

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Note added at 10 mins (2006-03-19 10:34:54 GMT)
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typo above: please read "obligatorio"
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Rebecca Jowers
Spain
Local time: 06:12
Grading comment
thanks Rebecca - the change from "obligatorio" was what made me doubt, - needed someone to confirm my opinion!
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Rebecca Jowers


  

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compulsory cover


Explanation:
Without more context I would say this refers to compulsory cover/coverage, although I believe that the term used most often in Spain is "seguro obligtorio."

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Note added at 10 mins (2006-03-19 10:34:54 GMT)
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typo above: please read "obligatorio"

Rebecca Jowers
Spain
Local time: 06:12
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 64
Grading comment
thanks Rebecca - the change from "obligatorio" was what made me doubt, - needed someone to confirm my opinion!
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