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especializada en reformas integrales de la vivienda

English translation: specializes[d] in comprehensive housing reforms

05:40 Aug 22, 2008
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Architecture
Spanish term or phrase: especializada en reformas integrales de la vivienda
This refers to a company. Don't know if it's because it's so early in the morning but I just can't think of a good phrase.
peter jackson
Spain
Local time: 08:56
English translation:specializes[d] in comprehensive housing reforms
Explanation:
Morning Peter..and good night [it's late in Mexico City]

Without a wee bit more context, this is my best efforst. My get the ball rolling.
Luck:-)
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Terry Burgess
Mexico
Local time: 00:56
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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +7specializes[d] in comprehensive housing reforms
Terry Burgess
4 +3Specialised/experts in complete home renovation
Diane Kenyon
4specializing/which specializes in comprehensive/complete home makeover
Daniel Coria
Summary of reference entries provided
eski

Discussion entries: 1





  

Answers


6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +7
specializes[d] in comprehensive housing reforms


Explanation:
Morning Peter..and good night [it's late in Mexico City]

Without a wee bit more context, this is my best efforst. My get the ball rolling.
Luck:-)

Terry Burgess
Mexico
Local time: 00:56
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Henry Hinds: We Irish Mexicans can do anything if we put our mind to it. The problem is getting us to put our mind to it. So true, they don't know what they're missing!
2 mins
  -> Thanks, Henry. The real problem for we 'Irish Mexicans' is getting some people to get others to get them to get us to put our minds to it!!
agree  margaret caulfield
1 hr
  -> Thank you kindly, Margaret:-))
agree  Margarita Ezquerra (Smart Translators, S.L.)
1 hr
  -> Thank you, 'ST'..y saludos:-))
agree  Dave Pugh: ok
3 hrs
  -> Thank you, Dave:-)
agree  exacto.nz
7 hrs
  -> Thank you, "BM":-)
agree  eski: Also possible. Saludos!
10 hrs
  -> Thanks, "R"..y saludos también:-) It's merely a possibility and I told Peter from the outset that without more context, that was all my few remaining neurons could come up with:-)
neutral  Daniel Coria: Hi Terry. Is it just my non-native eye or does "housing reforms" sound like government public policy on housing? Saludos/Regards!
11 hrs
  -> Hi Dan! Your eye may be 'non-native' but it's got 20/20 vision.:-) Por supuesto tienes toda la razón pero sin más contexto? No me canso de decir q los traductores somos divinos pero no adivinos! The essential key is a 7-letter word: CONTEXT.Saludotes!
agree  eloso (X)
22 hrs
  -> Thank you, Ricardo:-))
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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
Specialised/experts in complete home renovation


Explanation:
Another option.
Terry's answer is absolutley fine at industry level, however if it is a marketing slogan aimed at the domestic market "home renovation" might be more appropriate. Without more context it's hard to say.

Diane Kenyon
Spain
Local time: 08:56
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  eski: I think this is more likely the case; "Complete home renovation" is much more common.Please see "Reference Information" below:
3 hrs
  -> Thanks Eski. And thank you for the reference support!
agree  bigedsenior
15 hrs
  -> Thank you
agree  Terry Burgess: The more I look at this, the more I think you're probably right. Pity the asker hasn't bothered to supply more context:-(
1 day 7 hrs
  -> Thank you Terry. Your suggestion is correct too, with plenty of agrees to boot :) It really does depend on the context. It was just the word marketing in the title that made me think that a more consumer orientated option might fit better here.
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11 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
specializing/which specializes in comprehensive/complete home makeover


Explanation:
Pro-Home Improvement specializes in providing cost-effective home makeover services for home improvement or resell. We offer the art of rejuvenating of ...
http://www.pro-homeimprovement.com/home.html

Serenity Redesign specializes in One-Day Home Makeover using your existing furniture and accessories. Serenity Redesign has just expanded into exterior ...
http://listingsca.com/Alberta/Edmonton-Region/Shopping/Home_...

... housing market and experience of selling homes to discerning clients, we offer a complete service, from a consultation to a comprehensive home makeover. ...
http://www.camelian.co.uk/house_doctor.htm

This kitchen was given a new look as part of a complete home makeover and the photos speak for themselves! Kristin, Auckland ...
http://www.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz/HomeSpace/MyMakeover/tabi...

My 2 cents...

Daniel Coria
Argentina
Local time: 03:56
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 16
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Reference comments


10 hrs
Reference

Reference information:
In support of dekken's entry for : "Specialized/experts in complete home renovation":

We specialize in complete NYC home renovation solutions whether you live in a ... As the only full-service NYC home remodeling specialists, people often ask ...
www.myhomeus.com/ - 57k - En caché - Páginas similares

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Note added at 10 hrs (2008-08-22 16:01:34 GMT)
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We are your Complete Home Improvement Specialists. ... From shelving units to complete home renovations, no project is too large or small for dp Contracting ...
www.homerenovationguide.com/contractors/directories/general... - 38k - En caché - Páginas similares

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Note added at 10 hrs (2008-08-22 16:02:49 GMT)
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Keyword : homes, Gwidon Homes & Renos Complete Home Makeovers Additions General .... Home Renovation Specialists Installation & Refinishing Prefinish ...
www.yellowpages.ca/search/si/1/home renovations/Edmonton - 217k - En caché - Páginas similares

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Note added at 10 hrs (2008-08-22 16:07:43 GMT)
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Reformas en Valencia. Nos dedicamos a las reformas integrales de viviendas. Te ayudamos y aconsejamos para adaptar tu casa a la decoración que tú elijas.
www.dosidoscb.com/ - 7k - En caché - Páginas similares

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Note added at 10 hrs (2008-08-22 16:09:16 GMT)
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Reformas integrales de viviendas y locales. Albañilería, solados, alicatados, parquet, pinturas, falsos techos, decoración, electicidad, fontanería, ...
espana.cittys.com/detail_palma_de_mallorca-servicios-contruccion-mantenimiento-Z-1412512086-Z-reformas-in... - 22k - En caché - Páginas similares

eski
Mexico
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 251
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