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aplomado

English translation: vertical alignment

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Spanish term or phrase:aplomado
English translation:vertical alignment
Entered by: Parrot

22:04 May 14, 2002
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering / This is a plomo if I ever saw one
Spanish term or phrase: aplomado
Single entry on a civil works plan that appears under the heading "Tolerancias geométricas". The value given is +/- 2%. Other items under Tolerancias include "replanteo ejes", "profundidad de perforación", "posíción de las armaduras" and "recubrimiento de las armaduras". Pero en fin, the problem is ¿aplomado?
Parrot
Spain
Local time: 07:19
plumbing method
Explanation:
competely vertical

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Note added at 2002-05-14 22:11:26 (GMT)
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Technical dictionary-Terms used in Surveying and Mapping in Germany,Frankfurt,1971,Vol.10,Engineering surveying

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Note added at 2002-05-14 22:16:19 (GMT)
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unparalleled precision in determining \"plumb\" and \"level\" when placing or erecting structural members.
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Maria Luisa Duarte
Spain
Local time: 07:19
Grading comment
Found the exact term, thanks.
2 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3plumbing method
Maria Luisa Duarte
5verticalization
Dick House
4lead-coated / lead coating
Nikki Graham
4Plumbed
Elba Banos


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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
plumbing method


Explanation:
competely vertical

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Note added at 2002-05-14 22:11:26 (GMT)
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Technical dictionary-Terms used in Surveying and Mapping in Germany,Frankfurt,1971,Vol.10,Engineering surveying

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Note added at 2002-05-14 22:16:19 (GMT)
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unparalleled precision in determining \"plumb\" and \"level\" when placing or erecting structural members.


Maria Luisa Duarte
Spain
Local time: 07:19
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in pair: 3168
Grading comment
Found the exact term, thanks.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Henry Hinds: O "plumbing" nada más, pero que no se confunda con fontanería.
1 hr
agree  Guiri
7 hrs
agree  Nikki Graham: on second thoughts, I think plumbing is correct
7 hrs
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18 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
lead-coated / lead coating


Explanation:
aplomar, according to Robb's diccionario is to plumb, to coat with lead.
Given that you have recubrimiento, this may work.

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Note added at 2002-05-15 05:49:19 (GMT)
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plumbing (CE dictionary) transferring a point at one level to a point vertically below or above it, usually with a plumb bob, optical plummet, etc.
(building dictionary) setting something exactly upright, such as structural steelwork or a door frame.
Hope this helps, Celicia. Too tired last night to concentrate. But I think plumbing is correct.

Nikki Graham
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:19
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in pair: 5596
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37 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
verticalization


Explanation:
Cecilia:
Aplomar es poner vertical con la plomada

Dick House
Local time: 02:19
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in pair: 34
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Plumbed


Explanation:
According to dict.(Elseviers and Routlege)
Plomada = Plumb (in constr.)
Aplomado = Plumbed

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Note added at 2002-05-14 23:34:54 (GMT)
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The percentage indicates the tolerance to the perfect vertical position. Good luck!

Elba Banos
Local time: 00:19
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in pair: 15
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