alambre de respeto

English translation: spare wire (i.e. spare towing wire)

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Spanish term or phrase:alambre de respeto
English translation:spare wire (i.e. spare towing wire)
Entered by: Catherine Harrison

06:04 Oct 7, 2004
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Ships, Sailing, Maritime / emergency manual
Spanish term or phrase: alambre de respeto
From a shipboard emergency manual, emergency equipment for towing: "• Estachas y alambres de respeto." Hawsers and ..?
Catherine Harrison
Mexico
Local time: 12:30
spare wire (i.e. spare towing wire)
Explanation:
whenever you see "de respeto" this refers to spare parts, in this case the wires and hawsers etc. it's usually an extra set of something which must be kept on board for use in emergencies or for repairs, not to be confused with "extra", as the items must all comply with safety regulations as the originals
hope this helps :-))
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anaell
Spain
Local time: 20:30
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Thank you! I'm usually pretty good, but this had me really stumped. I would never have imagined it. Thanks!
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spare wire (i.e. spare towing wire)


Explanation:
whenever you see "de respeto" this refers to spare parts, in this case the wires and hawsers etc. it's usually an extra set of something which must be kept on board for use in emergencies or for repairs, not to be confused with "extra", as the items must all comply with safety regulations as the originals
hope this helps :-))

anaell
Spain
Local time: 20:30
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Grading comment
Thank you! I'm usually pretty good, but this had me really stumped. I would never have imagined it. Thanks!
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