San Vicente

English translation: on stone and marble

13:48 Jun 20, 2005
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
Spanish term or phrase: San Vicente
From a building specifications document:

Pavimento de piedra tipo ***san vicente*** en perímetro exterior. tarima de madera tropical tipo jatoba o similar en planta baja

Possibly just a brand name?
David Russell
Spain
Local time: 22:54
English translation:on stone and marble
Explanation:
Hi David,

I shouldn't think it's a brand name as much as a reference to the place of origin. This is generally the case with stone and marble.

There is a database you can access via http://abraxas-verlag.de/englisch/en_fliesstext_03.htm I think it has a three day free access scheme if you need more info about stone.

As to which San Vicente it might be, I'm not sure - still researching, as there's San Vicente de la Barquera, de Alcántara and God knows how many more. I'll be back if I hit on something better.

Good luck!

Álvaro :O) :O)

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Note added at 1 hr 18 mins (2005-06-20 15:06:39 GMT)
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If it\'s a type of slate (any idea?), look for the references to San Vicente de Leira.

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Note added at 4 days (2005-06-25 09:16:21 GMT) Post-grading
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My pleasure David. Any conclusion worth entering into the KOG for future reference? :O)
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moken
Local time: 21:54
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San Vicente marble


Explanation:
San Vicente, Alacant, Spain
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on stone and marble


Explanation:
Hi David,

I shouldn't think it's a brand name as much as a reference to the place of origin. This is generally the case with stone and marble.

There is a database you can access via http://abraxas-verlag.de/englisch/en_fliesstext_03.htm I think it has a three day free access scheme if you need more info about stone.

As to which San Vicente it might be, I'm not sure - still researching, as there's San Vicente de la Barquera, de Alcántara and God knows how many more. I'll be back if I hit on something better.

Good luck!

Álvaro :O) :O)

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Note added at 1 hr 18 mins (2005-06-20 15:06:39 GMT)
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If it\'s a type of slate (any idea?), look for the references to San Vicente de Leira.

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Note added at 4 days (2005-06-25 09:16:21 GMT) Post-grading
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My pleasure David. Any conclusion worth entering into the KOG for future reference? :O)

moken
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