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 KudoZ activity Questions: 261 (none open) (31 closed without grading) Answers: 6514
Local time: 16:07

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: 16:07

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thanks Rebecca - the change from "obligatorio" was what made me doubt, - needed someone to confirm my opinion!
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compulsory cover

Rebecca Jowers

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compulsory cover

Rebecca Jowers
Spain
Local time: 16:07
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thanks Rebecca - the change from "obligatorio" was what made me doubt, - needed someone to confirm my opinion!

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