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ha permitido que ya no se hagan

English translation: has prevented the formation of puddles

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Spanish term or phrase:ha permitido que ya no se hagan
English translation:has prevented the formation of puddles
Entered by: Lydianette Soza

18:20 Oct 28, 2017
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Science - International Org/Dev/Coop / Water and sanitation
Spanish term or phrase: ha permitido que ya no se hagan
Source text:

La construcción de filtro de graba naturales para el escurrimiento del agua ha permitido que ya no se hagan charcos en la escuela y evitamos los criaderos de los mosquitos para evitar el aumento de las enfermedades, trasmitidas por este vector.


My try:

The making/construction of natural gravel filters to drain off water has prevented the formation of ponds at schools and ....
Lydianette Soza
Belize
Local time: 14:42
has prevented the formation of puddles
Explanation:
My option

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The Ranks of Death: A Medical History of the Conquest of America
https://books.google.com › books
Percy Moreau Ashburn · 2010 · History
... with rich crops and pleasant homesteads, as the result of mosquito control and antimalarial work. ... Very often the cause has been the formation of puddles, streams, and swamps ...
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Darius Saczuk
United States
Local time: 16:42
Grading comment
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +5has prevented the formation of puddles
Darius Saczuk
4has put an end to the puddles
Muriel Vasconcellos
3thanks to the ...... there will be no puddles anymore
Ellen Kraus
3has meant that puddles no longer form/are no longer formed
Wendy Streitparth


Discussion entries: 1





  

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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +5
has prevented the formation of puddles


Explanation:
My option

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Note added at 8 mins (2017-10-28 18:29:29 GMT)
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The Ranks of Death: A Medical History of the Conquest of America
https://books.google.com › books
Percy Moreau Ashburn · 2010 · History
... with rich crops and pleasant homesteads, as the result of mosquito control and antimalarial work. ... Very often the cause has been the formation of puddles, streams, and swamps ...

Darius Saczuk
United States
Local time: 16:42
Native speaker of: Native in PolishPolish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  neilmac: Puddles, not ponds. Avoiding the breeding grounds for mosquitos...
1 min
  -> Thank you, Neil. Yup.
agree  philgoddard: Yes, they're probably talking about rainwater, so puddles.
45 mins
  -> Yes. Thank you, Phil.
agree  Patricia Fierro, M. Sc.
5 hrs
  -> Thank you, Patricia.
agree  David Hollywood: puddles is on the button
5 hrs
  -> :-). Thank you, David.
agree  Robert Forstag
18 hrs
  -> Thank you, Robert.
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
thanks to the ...... there will be no puddles anymore


Explanation:
just one more way of phrasing it

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Note added at 1 Stunde (2017-10-28 19:29:12 GMT)
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or: owing to the construction of

Ellen Kraus
Austria
Local time: 22:42
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  David Hollywood: "puddles" is spot on but the "no puddles anymore" doesn't ring quite true
4 hrs
  -> and "ya no importa" ?? IYO doesn´t mean it does not matter anymore ? the new construction definitely remedied previous shortcomings
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10 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
has put an end to the puddles


Explanation:
More natural English.

www.sportys.com/puddle-blocker-garage-floor-mat-6-ft-x-15-f... your garage floor Made of super-absorbent polypropylene fibers with a non-penetrating rubber backing, **these Oil Mats will put an end to those fluid stains and slippery spots**

wsav.com/2015/09/21/where-does-it-all-go-puddles-no-more/Sep 21, 2015 - Puddles can stay around for a lengthy period of time. But **a new product could put an end to puddles**. It's called Topmix Permeable concrete.

The pavement that soaks up puddles | London Evening Standard
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/the-pavement-that-soaks-up-p...
Mar 4, 2005 - They say **it could put an end to flash floods** caused by the capital's ancient sewerage system being unable to drain heavy rainfall at a fast ...

Rear Main Janitor | Model A Engine - Snyder's Antique Auto Parts
www.snydersantiqueauto.com/rear-main-janitor
**Put an end to those unsightly puddles of oil on the garage floor** or the driveway! Slips over the bell housing bolts and one of the flywheel dust cover bolts.

Muriel Vasconcellos
United States
Local time: 13:42
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 408
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18 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
has meant that puddles no longer form/are no longer formed


Explanation:
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Wendy Streitparth
Germany
Local time: 22:42
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 20
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