raíz del tema

English translation: root topic

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Spanish term or phrase:raíz del tema
English translation:root topic
Entered by: Maureen Dolan

09:17 Aug 20, 2004
Spanish to English translations [Non-PRO]
Computers: Software
Spanish term or phrase: raíz del tema
Entry in table of software terms, in this case dealing with forums. Seems to be "root" but I´d like to be sure.
Maureen Dolan
Spain
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Explanation:
Usually, "root" is used as in "root directory". Of you are dealing with forums, I supposed the "raiz" could be the main posting, then you have the "threads" or answers to the original posting.
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George Rabel
Local time: 09:32
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Yes, I found a reference to root topic. Thanks for your help.
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5root of the subject
Michael Powers (PhD)
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George Rabel


  

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raíz del tema
root of the subject


Explanation:
Note this definition from Oxford:

"inf" stands for "informática" or computer science

b (Inf): está en el directorio raíz it’s in the root directory

Mike :)

Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 09:32
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 12
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raíz del tema
2 options


Explanation:
Usually, "root" is used as in "root directory". Of you are dealing with forums, I supposed the "raiz" could be the main posting, then you have the "threads" or answers to the original posting.

George Rabel
Local time: 09:32
Works in field
Native speaker of: Spanish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Yes, I found a reference to root topic. Thanks for your help.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  moken: It makes sense! :O) :O)
1 hr
  -> Gracias, Alvaro

agree  Tom2004: good logic!
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