Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
greenhouse
Spanish translation:
(apariencia de) invernadero
Added to glossary by
María Eugenia Wachtendorff
Aug 23, 2007 10:35
16 yrs ago
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English term
United Kingdom
DPSI, MCIL
Native in: Spanish (Variant: Standard-Spain) 
Works in: English to Spanish, French to Spanish, Italian to Spanish
greenhouse
English to Spanish
Tech/Engineering
Automotive / Cars & Trucks
I've found this definition: "The greenhouse (or glasshouse) of a car comprises the windscreen, rear and side windows, the more or less vertical pillars separating them (designated A-pillar, B-pillar and so on, starting from the car's front), and the car's roof. The shape and position of the greenhouse have a defining influence on the looks of the car and are a prime factor in differentiating between body styles such as saloon/sedan, coupé, estate/wagon, hatchback etc."
In my text:
"From the side view, the car's horizontal aluminum hood, long daylight opening and low-gloss black appliqués on B- and C-pillars give the appearance of a long *greenhouse*."
I understand what it is, but I can't find the correct term in Spanish. Thanks very much!!!
In my text:
"From the side view, the car's horizontal aluminum hood, long daylight opening and low-gloss black appliqués on B- and C-pillars give the appearance of a long *greenhouse*."
I understand what it is, but I can't find the correct term in Spanish. Thanks very much!!!
Proposed translations
(Spanish)
| 4 +4 | apariencia de invernadero |
María Eugenia Wachtendorff
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| 5 +2 | invernadero - NOT FOR POINTS |
Paul Lambert
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| 5 +1 | Cabina/Habitáculo |
Mireia Gabernet Vives
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| 3 | cabina del automóvil |
Ingrid Derfler
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Change log
Sep 6, 2007 04:07: María Eugenia Wachtendorff Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
+4
37 mins
María Eugenia Wachtendorff
Chile
Chile
Native in Spanish
Chile
40 Years Business, Legal, Certificates
Native in: Spanish 
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish, Spanish to English
Related KudoZ points
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40
Selected
apariencia de invernadero
I don't think "efecto invernadero" has anything to do with the appearance of the vehicle.
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Note added at 39 mins (2007-08-23 11:15:50 GMT)
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"Efecto invernadero" is a negative concept from an ecological standpoint.
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Note added at 39 mins (2007-08-23 11:15:50 GMT)
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"Efecto invernadero" is a negative concept from an ecological standpoint.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Selected automatically based on peer agreement."
+1
13 mins
Mireia Gabernet Vives
Spain
Spain
Native in Spanish
Works in field
Spain
Committed to quality
Native in: Catalan , Spanish
Works in: English to Catalan, English to Spanish, French to Catalan, and 1 more.
Cabina/Habitáculo
Es lo que entiendo a partir de la definición. Los términos en español aparecen en un glosario de Toyota.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
María Eugenia Wachtendorff
: De acuerdo, pero en el texto dice "give the appearance of" :)
25 mins
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45 mins
cabina del automóvil
I agree with Mireia. I have surf the net and found "cabina del automóvil", apart from the description in the translation original in English.
+2
55 mins
Paul Lambert
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
Quality translations in perfect English
Native in: English
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English, English to Spanish
invernadero - NOT FOR POINTS
This is not for points - just that I can't fit my response into my "agree" of María Eugenia's answer!
Basically, i think there's some confusion with the question. As I see it, the first part is just a definition of greenhouse in an automobile context as found by the asker. The actual translation she's having trouble with appears below - "From the side view, the car's horizontal aluminum hood, long daylight opening and low-gloss black appliqués on B- and C-pillars give the appearance of a long *greenhouse*."
Sooooo - as this is talking about an actual greenhouse, (i.e. the car looks like a greenhouse), then "invernadero" must be used. However, if the word appears on its own, referring to the part of the car as "a greenhouse" and not "like" a greenhouse, then obviously you could use "cabina" as suggested elsewhere. Hope this helps to clear things up!
Basically, i think there's some confusion with the question. As I see it, the first part is just a definition of greenhouse in an automobile context as found by the asker. The actual translation she's having trouble with appears below - "From the side view, the car's horizontal aluminum hood, long daylight opening and low-gloss black appliqués on B- and C-pillars give the appearance of a long *greenhouse*."
Sooooo - as this is talking about an actual greenhouse, (i.e. the car looks like a greenhouse), then "invernadero" must be used. However, if the word appears on its own, referring to the part of the car as "a greenhouse" and not "like" a greenhouse, then obviously you could use "cabina" as suggested elsewhere. Hope this helps to clear things up!
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
María Eugenia Wachtendorff
: Excellent explanation, Paul.
11 hrs
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| agree |
Andy Watkinson
: Good point. I believe it must be used in its "technical" sense of "cabina" - otherwise it would be too much of a coincidence it should be reminiscent of an actual "invernadero".
11 hrs
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