debrum soltando

English translation: piping/welt coming unsewed/off

15:26 Dec 8, 2007
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
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Portuguese term or phrase: debrum soltando
Debrum é a bainha de uma roupa, por exemplo. Dizemos que está soltando quando começar a descosturar.
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English translation:piping/welt coming unsewed/off
Explanation:
I always thought "debrum" was piping or welt - for instance, the trim on a slipcover or pillow sham. For me, "bainha" is "hem."
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Amy Duncan (X)
Brazil
Local time: 21:11
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Summary of answers provided
4 +4piping/welt coming unsewed/off
Amy Duncan (X)
5 +1the hem is coming undone
Marta Silvas
5loose cuff
Helena Grahn
4the hem is coming off
Marlene Curtis


  

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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
the hem is coming off


Explanation:
The jeans have adjustment at both the waist and trouser hem for a comfortable fit ... but also features a safety catch to prevent it coming off in a crash. ...
www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/?N=190%20359 - 85k


Marlene Curtis
United States
Local time: 20:11
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 583
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
loose cuff


Explanation:
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Helena Grahn
United Kingdom
Local time: 01:11
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese, Native in EnglishEnglish
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
the hem is coming undone


Explanation:
"Knot the end of the thread that is working loose, if possible, to prevent the hem from coming further undone."




    Reference: http://sewingclass.net/mending-hems-and-seams.html
Marta Silvas
Portugal
Local time: 01:11
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese, Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Elvira Alves Barry
6 mins
  -> Obrigada, Elvira.
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
piping/welt coming unsewed/off


Explanation:
I always thought "debrum" was piping or welt - for instance, the trim on a slipcover or pillow sham. For me, "bainha" is "hem."

Amy Duncan (X)
Brazil
Local time: 21:11
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 117
Grading comment
thanks!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Denise Miranda: Concordo. Debrum e bainha são coisas diferentes!
8 hrs
  -> Obrigada, Denise! Aprendi a palavra "debrum" quando fiz uma capa para o meu sofá... :o)

agree  Marcelo Gonçalves
8 hrs
  -> Obrigada, Marcelo!

agree  Humberto Ribas
15 hrs
  -> Obrigada, Humberto!

agree  Cristina Santos
21 hrs
  -> Obrigada, Cristina!
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