a presión
English translation: installed by force-fitting
| 06:55 Mar 24, 2000 |
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under pressure or air pressure Explanation: that is when the parts are assembled with a machine (gun) that uses air pressure to fix the parts (faster, and tighter) |
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"under pressure" Explanation: Same as above. This can be easily found in a dictionary¡ (Harper Collins) |
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under pressure Explanation: But according to text to be translated, the phrase could be "press the pieces in place" |
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Please se below Explanation: Considering the context, I would translate it as "applying pressure" i.e. "all the pieces (or parts) are detachable and are arranged (or put together) by applying pressure. COLLINS Dictionary |
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1 hr
installed by force-fitting Explanation: or, alternatively, " are force-fitted (into place)." Force-fitting is a standard concept in mechanical engineering and assembly work, and the term is applied to various types of parts that fit or snap into place when pressure is applied to them. |
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pressed together; placed by pressure Explanation: All the pieces can be disassembled and they are pressed together. |
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All parts can be disassembled and are put in place using force Explanation: I think using force might be a better expression if the parts are not put together by a machine. |
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using force/ pressed into place Explanation: You already have more that enough answers to choose from, but I definitely agree with this school of thought. If the pieces are removable, that the more extreme methods of pressure sound too permanent. Good luck! |
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2 hrs
All pieces are removable and may be reassembled by snapping together. Explanation: Though you do already have a large number of similar answers to choose from, I believe this translation will give you the shades of meaning you are looking for. a presión=(in this case) by snapping together Good luck! |
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I would say "snap into place" Explanation: This is what instructions for toys and other assembly required products use. Good luck! |
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All pieces come disassembled and can be snapped together Explanation: Acabo de ver esto en un manual que estaba traduciendo. Espero que te sirva. |
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