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estado de naturaleza tecnológico previo

English translation: (weakness) of the previous technological situation

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Spanish term or phrase:estado de naturaleza tecnológico previo [sic.]
English translation:(weakness) of the previous technological situation
Entered by: Michael Powers (PhD)

20:37 Jul 13, 2011
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Business/Commerce (general)
Spanish term or phrase: estado de naturaleza tecnológico previo
This is an official government article introducing a new computerized tracking system. They are pointing out the weakness of the former system. What is confusing me is the fact that "naturaleza" is feminine and "tecnológico" is masculine, so the "weakness of the previous technological situation," my first thought, doesn't work.
The complete title of the section is "Debilidad del estado de naturaleza tecnológico previo."

(Despite the fact that they make me choose (below) I welcome answers in Spanish or English alike.) Thank you very much in advance.
Jessica Noyes
United States
Local time: 09:27
(weakness) of the previous technological situation
Explanation:
I agree there is no grammatical coherence to the translation you propose; however, I believe this may be due to editing of the original document in Spanish and the subsequent failure to change the adjectives in gender. That is the only logical explanation I can find.

Of course, I do not know this for sure, which is the reason my confidence level is only "2" or low.

If you can, check with the original author in Spanish to see if it was an oversight while editing the document in Spanish.

Mike

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Note added at 1 day5 hrs (2011-07-15 01:54:28 GMT) Post-grading
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my pleasure
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Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 09:27
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I appreciated you advice very much!
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Summary of answers provided
4previous technological setup
neilmac
2 +1(weakness) of the previous technological situation
Michael Powers (PhD)


Discussion entries: 5





  

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14 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
previous technological setup


Explanation:
"Weakness of the previous technological status/state/setup/system..." would all do the job here IMO.

neilmac
Spain
Local time: 15:27
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PRO pts in category: 564
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +1
(weakness) of the previous technological situation


Explanation:
I agree there is no grammatical coherence to the translation you propose; however, I believe this may be due to editing of the original document in Spanish and the subsequent failure to change the adjectives in gender. That is the only logical explanation I can find.

Of course, I do not know this for sure, which is the reason my confidence level is only "2" or low.

If you can, check with the original author in Spanish to see if it was an oversight while editing the document in Spanish.

Mike

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Note added at 1 day5 hrs (2011-07-15 01:54:28 GMT) Post-grading
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my pleasure

Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 09:27
Does not meet criteria
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 773
Grading comment
I appreciated you advice very much!
Notes to answerer
Asker: thank you


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  neilmac: situation, setup, system, status... all work for me :)
14 hrs
  -> Thank you, neilmac - Mike
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