placas (boards or cards don't seem right in this caseere)
English translation: disc (CD)
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| 4 | how about simply saying "compact discs"? |
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peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1plates Explanation: This is the way I have used this before when dealing with the manufacture of CDs. Good luck! Rufino |
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how about simply saying "compact discs"? Explanation: I'm afraid the "placa" in this case is redundant, applying as it does to the disc ("placas" were records once upon a time), so that the "placas de CDs" is really "compact disc discs". Happens a lot when you borrow. |
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