Dec 26, 2008 14:47
15 yrs ago
Spanish term
Specialist in sport and economics
Native in: English
Works in: French to English, Catalan to English, Spanish to English, and 1 more.
madera de espejos de agua
Spanish to English
Tech/Engineering
Construction / Civil Engineering
Cada casa ha sido diseñada con grandes ventanas, espacios abiertos, madera de espejos de agua, terrazas, etc.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | mirror-finish wood surfaces/wood polished to a mirror-like finish |
Kathryn Litherland
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| 4 +1 | reflecting pools with wood surrounds |
eski
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References
| reflecting pools and wooden structures |
tazdog (X)
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Proposed translations
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45 mins
Kathryn Litherland
United States
United States
Native in English
Specializes in field
United States
Versatile technical translator/editor
Native in: English 
Works in: Spanish to English, Portuguese to English, English
Related KudoZ points
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287
Selected
mirror-finish wood surfaces/wood polished to a mirror-like finish
"This system is designed to provide excellent appearance while reducing overall material usage and labor cost in the production of high build, mirror-finish wood surfaces."
http://www.senikpaint.com/products/aviation.html
"The materials are of the highest quality. With the hand stitched leather, and the hand cut and polished mirror finish wood"
http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/jaguar/xjs/r101562/
"French Polish is a finish commonly found on antique furniture. It is often mistakenly referred to as a substance to be applied to wood, but in actuality is a method of applying shellac to a woodworking project that produces a tough surface with a very glossy, mirror-like finish."
http://woodworking.about.com/od/finishing/p/FrenchPolishing....
"The last stage of the process is to apply a special dirt-like solution which is rubbed into the layers to create the glossy mirror-like shine. "
http://www.iyobe.com/english/category_1/003.html
"epejo de agua" is "reflecting pool" in English. The Kudoz entry that Mike cites is, in my opinion, mistaken or misleading. However, I can't come up with a good way to work in "reflecting pool" into the description that doesn't sound overly wordy and awkward.
http://www.senikpaint.com/products/aviation.html
"The materials are of the highest quality. With the hand stitched leather, and the hand cut and polished mirror finish wood"
http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/jaguar/xjs/r101562/
"French Polish is a finish commonly found on antique furniture. It is often mistakenly referred to as a substance to be applied to wood, but in actuality is a method of applying shellac to a woodworking project that produces a tough surface with a very glossy, mirror-like finish."
http://woodworking.about.com/od/finishing/p/FrenchPolishing....
"The last stage of the process is to apply a special dirt-like solution which is rubbed into the layers to create the glossy mirror-like shine. "
http://www.iyobe.com/english/category_1/003.html
"epejo de agua" is "reflecting pool" in English. The Kudoz entry that Mike cites is, in my opinion, mistaken or misleading. However, I can't come up with a good way to work in "reflecting pool" into the description that doesn't sound overly wordy and awkward.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Richard Boulter
1 hr
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| agree |
axies
: yes. Floors that reflect ones image or act as mirrors. (poet.)
10 hrs
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| neutral |
tazdog (X)
: I think this is a nice try, but I'm not sure that's what it really means (if so, it's awfully awkward when they can just say "madera de espejo" and leave the "agua" out, or "madera con acabado espejo", which would be the most logical expression.
14 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Selected automatically based on peer agreement."
+1
7 hrs
reflecting pools with wood surrounds
See image HERE: Oct 2008 ... Para los bordes podemos utilizar cintas de madera y/o piedras medianas, ... Del mismo modo, es aconsejable ubicar los espejos de agua en las ...
www.decorailumina.com/jardin/como-instalar-un-espejo-de-agu... - 24k - En caché - Páginas similares
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20 Feb 2007 ... traditional Thai-style garden with serene reflecting pools surrounds the open- air. pavilion. After the outdoor, guided tour, step inside for ...
www.ci.madison.wi.us/olbrich/Press_Room/2007/Guided Group T... - Páginas similares
Fred A. Bernstein: Spending Money Like Water - [ Traducir esta página ]The ground floor spaces, all dark wood, dark masonry and hammered metal, surround a graceful reflecting pool; here water isn't for recreation, ...
www.fredbernstein.com/articles/display.asp?id=137 - 14k - En caché - Páginas similares
House Construction - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks - [ Traducir esta página ]14 Nov 2008 ... Walls are constructed of Wood Studs typical 16" on center - framing studs come in 2 x .... Swiming Pool, Spa, Fountains and Reflecting Pools ...
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/House_Construction - 47k - En caché - Páginas similares
Fireplace With Raised Granite Hearth. Is Lodge Decor With A Wood ... - [ Traducir esta página ]Fireplace with raised granite hearth Marble hill mantel surrounds miguel fireplace ... lilo brancato jr conceptual site plan reflecting pool " raised for ...
utenti.lycos.it/irvtnini/di52471/fireplace-with-raised-granite-hearth.html - hace 13 horas - Páginas similares
www.decorailumina.com/jardin/como-instalar-un-espejo-de-agu... - 24k - En caché - Páginas similares
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Note added at 7 hrs (2008-12-26 22:06:05 GMT)
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Formato de archivo: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Versión en HTML
20 Feb 2007 ... traditional Thai-style garden with serene reflecting pools surrounds the open- air. pavilion. After the outdoor, guided tour, step inside for ...
www.ci.madison.wi.us/olbrich/Press_Room/2007/Guided Group T... - Páginas similares
Fred A. Bernstein: Spending Money Like Water - [ Traducir esta página ]The ground floor spaces, all dark wood, dark masonry and hammered metal, surround a graceful reflecting pool; here water isn't for recreation, ...
www.fredbernstein.com/articles/display.asp?id=137 - 14k - En caché - Páginas similares
House Construction - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks - [ Traducir esta página ]14 Nov 2008 ... Walls are constructed of Wood Studs typical 16" on center - framing studs come in 2 x .... Swiming Pool, Spa, Fountains and Reflecting Pools ...
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/House_Construction - 47k - En caché - Páginas similares
Fireplace With Raised Granite Hearth. Is Lodge Decor With A Wood ... - [ Traducir esta página ]Fireplace with raised granite hearth Marble hill mantel surrounds miguel fireplace ... lilo brancato jr conceptual site plan reflecting pool " raised for ...
utenti.lycos.it/irvtnini/di52471/fireplace-with-raised-granite-hearth.html - hace 13 horas - Páginas similares
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
tazdog (X)
: I think this seems more logical, not necessarily surrounds, but other wooden features, too.
8 hrs
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Thank you Cindy, and HAPPY HAPPY HOLIDAYS ! :))
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Reference comments
16 hrs
Reference:
reflecting pools and wooden structures
I think you're going to have to check with the client to get clarification on what it really means, because the meaning is not clear at all. However, for the moment, I think eski's answer may be a possibility (I think "mirror-finish" is a bit of a stretch because of the "agua").
Here are some refs. to different wooden structures in and around "espejos de agua":
On a large scale (photo included):
La madera es un elemento muy utilizado en los countries, y preferentemente en los náuticos, con salida a un espejo de agua. Decks, muelles fijos o flotantes, pérgolas, estacadas y próximamente casas flotantes son algunos de los componentes que se construyen para brindar un servicio.
http://www.lanacion.com.ar/nota.asp?nota_id=1027094
On a smaller scale (here the wooden structures include the deck and the small bridges that cross the water, as you can see in the photo):
De noche, esta transparencia permite acentuar distintos elementos, tanto arquitectónicos como paisajísticos a través de la ubicación de focos dicroicos embebidos tanto en la losa del cielo y el deck de madera como en el espejo de agua.
http://www.bienaldearquitectura.cl/2008/restaurante-mercat/
Here are some refs. to different wooden structures in and around "espejos de agua":
On a large scale (photo included):
La madera es un elemento muy utilizado en los countries, y preferentemente en los náuticos, con salida a un espejo de agua. Decks, muelles fijos o flotantes, pérgolas, estacadas y próximamente casas flotantes son algunos de los componentes que se construyen para brindar un servicio.
http://www.lanacion.com.ar/nota.asp?nota_id=1027094
On a smaller scale (here the wooden structures include the deck and the small bridges that cross the water, as you can see in the photo):
De noche, esta transparencia permite acentuar distintos elementos, tanto arquitectónicos como paisajísticos a través de la ubicación de focos dicroicos embebidos tanto en la losa del cielo y el deck de madera como en el espejo de agua.
http://www.bienaldearquitectura.cl/2008/restaurante-mercat/
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