equivalentes (in this context)

English translation: equivalent to

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Spanish term or phrase:equivalentes (in this context)
English translation:equivalent to
Entered by: claudia bagnardi

17:18 Jul 27, 2009
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Manufacturing
Spanish term or phrase: equivalentes (in this context)
El producto anual de la fábrica es de 300 generadores **equivalentes a entre 450MW y 600MW**. Esto significa que sus productos van a generar energía limpia y suficiente para abastecer 300,000 familias.

It is the mw those generators produce. But how can I say it nicely? It is a speech. Some other questions in the pipeline.
Thanks!!!
Claudia
claudia bagnardi
Local time: 10:57
equivalent to
Explanation:
This format is very common in spoken English:

The annual factory production is 300 generators, equivalent to between 450 and 650 Megawatts. Since it's a speech, spelling out Megawatts is a good idea.

More formally I would consider 'the equivalent of'
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Damon Erickson
Local time: 09:57
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¡Gracias a todos, como siempre, tan colaboradores! Cariños. Claudia
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Summary of answers provided
4 +3equivalent to
Damon Erickson
4 +1which equals//equaling//the equivelant of
Lydia De Jorge
4equating
Sergio Gaymer
4that produce between...
Remy Arce


  

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equating


Explanation:
:)

Sergio Gaymer
Chile
Local time: 07:57
Works in field
Native speaker of: Spanish
PRO pts in category: 8
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which equals//equaling//the equivelant of


Explanation:
,

Lydia De Jorge
United States
Local time: 08:57
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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agree  Eileen Brophy: Right Lydia!! :-0))
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
equivalent to


Explanation:
This format is very common in spoken English:

The annual factory production is 300 generators, equivalent to between 450 and 650 Megawatts. Since it's a speech, spelling out Megawatts is a good idea.

More formally I would consider 'the equivalent of'

Damon Erickson
Local time: 09:57
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
¡Gracias a todos, como siempre, tan colaboradores! Cariños. Claudia

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  margaret caulfield
9 mins
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agree  Catherine Gilsenan
57 mins
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agree  delveneto
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29 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
that produce between...


Explanation:
a different way of addressing the outcome

Remy Arce
United States
Local time: 09:57
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 28
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