Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
spalla
English translation:
side (vertical support element) - wall unit
Added to glossary by
Catherine Salbashian
Mar 24, 2007 17:25
17 yrs ago
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Italian term
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spalla
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Furniture design
As in "armadio a spalla" - how can I translate just the term "spalla" in the phrase "spalle, ante, basamenti e coperchi degli armadi"?
(I'm also interested to know what an "armadio a spalla" might be, although the full term does not appear in my text). Thanks!
(I'm also interested to know what an "armadio a spalla" might be, although the full term does not appear in my text). Thanks!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | side (vertical support element) - wall unit |
Rosanna Palermo
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| 3 +1 | free standing elements |
manducci
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| 3 | corner cupboard |
snatalieg
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Proposed translations
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Rosanna Palermo
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English
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Accuracy matters - La precisione conta
Native in: Italian , English (Variant: US)
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side (vertical support element) - wall unit
In your context, I would use "sides" since I believe that the meaning is the vertical support elements..
from the links below it seems to me that this "a spalla" means that the item is to be placed against a wall without being bolted to it. We really do not have this specific distinction other than possibly "wall unit".
We do however distinguish other configurations such as "free standing" units where the finish is applied to all sides of the item (while the back of items placed against a wall would not be) or "built in" , built in being bolted, literally of the wall but not necessarily flush with it.
Similar but not quite right I think would be a "wall hugging unit" which basically means it is mounted flush against a wall
see this link to it:
store.prepacmediaspinners.com/spartak-2401.html
from the links below it seems to me that this "a spalla" means that the item is to be placed against a wall without being bolted to it. We really do not have this specific distinction other than possibly "wall unit".
We do however distinguish other configurations such as "free standing" units where the finish is applied to all sides of the item (while the back of items placed against a wall would not be) or "built in" , built in being bolted, literally of the wall but not necessarily flush with it.
Similar but not quite right I think would be a "wall hugging unit" which basically means it is mounted flush against a wall
see this link to it:
store.prepacmediaspinners.com/spartak-2401.html
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Comment: "This is what I used in the end, as it is the least specific term and seems to make sense in the context. Thanks for all of your suggestions!"
10 mins
corner cupboard
could be? No more context?
+1
18 hrs
free standing elements
Definition of free standing from an industry glossary (see link 1)
Free-standing - Furniture or units that are not built-in or fixed to a wall or floor.
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Note added at 18 hrs (2007-03-25 11:55:16 GMT)
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sorry, the first sentence didn't paste properly. The sentence is:
"We've moved way beyond stainless steel, and on to modular aluminium furniture and accessories. These are practical, durable, look fabulous and don't mark in the same way as steel does.Manufacturers are also making more free-standing elements - it's partly a design thing, but it also allows people more flexibility with their kitchen space".
Free-standing - Furniture or units that are not built-in or fixed to a wall or floor.
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Note added at 18 hrs (2007-03-25 11:55:16 GMT)
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sorry, the first sentence didn't paste properly. The sentence is:
"We've moved way beyond stainless steel, and on to modular aluminium furniture and accessories. These are practical, durable, look fabulous and don't mark in the same way as steel does.Manufacturers are also making more free-standing elements - it's partly a design thing, but it also allows people more flexibility with their kitchen space".
Example sentence:
Marketing director of Kitchen designers, The Kitchen Clinic
the range of wall-mounted and free-standing components include mobile circular clothes racks, dress rails, colour-coordinated shelving and wire boards. Shopfitting systems for grocery and electrical stores are also offered.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Gloria Cabalisti
: when the sides can hold the weight the elements are freestanding, I agree
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