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toques de pelo

English translation: with fur trimming, fur-trimmed

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Spanish term or phrase:toques de pelo
English translation:with fur trimming, fur-trimmed
Entered by: Louise Etheridge

13:55 Jul 21, 2010
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / Clothing
Spanish term or phrase: toques de pelo
context: description of clothing 'prendas cómodas con toques de pelo' -

'fur-trimmed'?

Many thanks
Louise Etheridge
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:30
with fur trimming, fur-trimmed
Explanation:
or with a fur trim. I think these expressions, as you suggest yourself, are most commonly used where fur is added to the finish of a garment.
Selected response from:

Evans (X)
Local time: 18:30
Grading comment
I have to go with this answer as it corroborates what I first thought and I used something very similar. Many thanks to all for your input.

Best wishes, Lilly
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +4with fur trimming, fur-trimmed
Evans (X)
4 +1with a touch of fur
liz askew
4touches of fur
Neal Allen
3tufts of fur
Neal Allen


  

Answers


7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
touches of fur


Explanation:
I have heard often the term "touches of fur", which closely matches the Spanish wording.

Neal Allen
United States
Local time: 10:30
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
Notes to answerer
Asker: Many thanks for your input Neal, best wishes, Lilly

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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
tufts of fur


Explanation:
Here is another possibility.

Neal Allen
United States
Local time: 10:30
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Karen Vincent-Jones (X): Tufts of fur, to me, suggests bits of fur that have been pulled out, as when animals fight.
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29 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
with fur trimming, fur-trimmed


Explanation:
or with a fur trim. I think these expressions, as you suggest yourself, are most commonly used where fur is added to the finish of a garment.

Evans (X)
Local time: 18:30
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 84
Grading comment
I have to go with this answer as it corroborates what I first thought and I used something very similar. Many thanks to all for your input.

Best wishes, Lilly
Notes to answerer
Asker: Many thanks for your input Gilla, best wishes, Lilly


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Karen Vincent-Jones (X): This sounds best- fur is normally used to trim the hood or neck, sleeves and hem of a garment
56 mins
  -> thanks, Karen
agree  Michael McCann: Yes, agree
1 hr
  -> thanks, InfoMarex
agree  Cinnamon Nolan
2 hrs
  -> thanks, Cinnamon
agree  Catherine Gilsenan
5 hrs
  -> thanks Catherine
neutral  liz askew: so why doesn't it say "bordado/s"??/I am still doubtful.
7 hrs
  -> ah, but in the garment industry "trim" doesn't just refer to edging, it refers to a patch or all kinds of additions or decorations of any shape or position
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26 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
with a touch of fur


Explanation:
in the singular

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Note added at 28 mins (2010-07-21 14:24:24 GMT)
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A Touch Of Fur Is Perfect - Fashion Copious
17 Nov 2009 ... Vogue Korea's trend alert. Model Marcelina Sowa shot by Chad Pitman. .
fashioncopious.typepad.com/.../a-touch-of-fur-is-perfect.html - Cached - Similar

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Note added at 30 mins (2010-07-21 14:25:47 GMT)
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#
Special Occasions - Laura Ashley
Make a statement in any of these eye catching dresses. ... maxi choice needs only a touch of fur round the shoulders to complete. SATEEN BELTED PROM DRESS ...
style.lauraashley.com/fashion/DesignGuides/.../occasions.html - Cached
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Exchange of ideas and inspiration at student seminar - SAGA FURS: News
12 May 2010 ... The dress is mainly red, red-pink fur, and a little touch of dark violet at the top. It will convey a happy, joyful feeling, but at the same ...
www.sagafurs.com/news1.html?&cHash=f1f1eef58b&tx... - Cached

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Note added at 7 hrs (2010-07-21 21:54:24 GMT)
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fur trimmed =

* Includes Fur Trimmed Mini Dress With Bows.
* Hat and Fur Leg Warmer Not Included
* Color As Shown
* Size: S/M - M/L
* Price: $57.99
* Shop this @ store-spikeangel.com
* Fur Trimmed Hat Product # C120
* Fur Leg Warmer Products # C121
* Incluye Vestido Corto con Moños. Adornado con Cortes o Bordados en Blanco y Pelo suave alrededor como se muestra en las fotos.
* Gorro y las 2 piezas de pelo mostradas abajo se venden por separado
* Color del Vestido Tal y como se muestra en las fotos
* Tallas Disponibles: Pequeña/Mediana y Mediano/Grande
* Precio: $ 57.99 Dolares
* Compralo aqui: store-spikeangel.com
* Gorro Producto # C120
*
Las 2 Piezas de Pelo en los pies, Product # C121


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Note added at 8 hrs (2010-07-21 22:10:03 GMT)
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http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:go0s5W-...

if this is about non-conventional fashion, then fur can is not just used to trim a garment

it can also be used as shoulder pieces (as in the first site)

or even


fur-bands type thing around the lower arms.

as in the last site

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Note added at 8 hrs (2010-07-21 22:11:28 GMT)
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look here too

I wouldn't call this "fur-trimmed"...top fashion more like with original ideas on how to wear fur

http://www.sagafurs.com/news1.html?&cHash=bbb5f668d9&tx_ttne...[backPid]=1&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=423

liz askew
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:30
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 35
Notes to answerer
Asker: Many thanks for your input Liz, best wishes, Lilly


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Victoria Frazier
24 mins
  -> Thank you! To me there is a difference beweend "toque/s" and "bordado/s"
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