Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Jan 26, 2007 07:16
17 yrs ago
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Spanish term
Spain
Quality- Professionalism - Experience
Native in: English (Variants: US, US South, UK, British)
Works in: Spanish to English
cortes
Spanish to English
Tech/Engineering
Construction / Civil Engineering
From a project description for the construction of a motorway.
It seems that "cortes" must be something that is constructed. Perhaps similar to embankment? "Cut" doesn't seem right; the agency returned the answer "interruption" in answer to my query, but that can't be right.
Examples from the text:
...durante la construcción o terminación de los **cortes** y terraplenes, con altura mayor a 10 m ...
... las obras de construcción de **cortes**, terraplenes, obras de drenaje y pavimentos del proyecto.
It seems that "cortes" must be something that is constructed. Perhaps similar to embankment? "Cut" doesn't seem right; the agency returned the answer "interruption" in answer to my query, but that can't be right.
Examples from the text:
...durante la construcción o terminación de los **cortes** y terraplenes, con altura mayor a 10 m ...
... las obras de construcción de **cortes**, terraplenes, obras de drenaje y pavimentos del proyecto.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | cuttings and embankments |
David Brown
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| 4 +1 | cuts |
asptech
|
| 4 | cutting and grading |
GLENN MCBRIDE WITHENSHAW
|
Proposed translations
24 mins
Selected
cuttings and embankments
In addition, the upgrade will involve large areas of new works (cuttings and embankments) and temporary access tracks etc. Such works require stabilisation ...
kurandarangeupgrade.com/kuranda_themes/t9_rehabilitation%20.html - 23k
..and many others
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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-01-26 10:02:21 GMT)
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Two photos from the collection of the Museo Regional in Trelew, showing the 'terraplenes' (embankments and cuttings) under construction. E. J. Williams ...
www.railwaysofthefarsouth.co.uk/4bfcccconstructi.html - 20k
kurandarangeupgrade.com/kuranda_themes/t9_rehabilitation%20.html - 23k
..and many others
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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-01-26 10:02:21 GMT)
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Two photos from the collection of the Museo Regional in Trelew, showing the 'terraplenes' (embankments and cuttings) under construction. E. J. Williams ...
www.railwaysofthefarsouth.co.uk/4bfcccconstructi.html - 20k
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Comment: "Thanks to you all for your input. I've gone with David's answer as it had helpful links."
3 mins
GLENN MCBRIDE WITHENSHAW
Mexico
Mexico
Native in English
Mexico
www.mexicanlaws.com
Native in: English 
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish
cutting and grading
durante la construcción o terminación de los **cortes** y terraplenes, con altura mayor a 10 m ...
during the construction or termination of the cutting and grading ..
during the construction or termination of the cutting and grading ..
+1
40 mins
asptech
Specializes in field
cuts
cortes = cuts, terraplenes = fills
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