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coligues

English translation: ( South American ) native bamboo species ( woven panel )

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Spanish term or phrase:coligue(s) / coligüe(s)
English translation:( South American ) native bamboo species ( woven panel )
Entered by: Bubo Coroman (X)

15:00 Jul 3, 2010
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mining & Minerals / Gems
Spanish term or phrase: coligues
Hi Proz,
I can't find a translation for "coligues".....I have found a photo and it looks like bamboo (or similar) fencing /panels....am I correct and is there a specific translation for it.....
Thanks
Jenette Holyoak
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:28
(South American) native bamboo species (woven panels)
Explanation:
or, if you wish to give the Latin name, which is the most accurate identifier for the plant:

(South American) native bamboo species (chusquea culeou) (woven panels)

- to distinguish it from Asian bamboo.

- according to Lorena's reference the bamboo grows in Chile and Argentina; if the text relates to another country, you could put "South American native bamboo species", otherwise just "native bamboo species (woven panels)"
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Bubo Coroman (X)
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Summary of answers provided
3 +3(South American) native bamboo species (woven panels)
Bubo Coroman (X)
4 +1bamboo
margaret caulfield
Summary of reference entries provided
coligüe
lorenab23

  

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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
bamboo


Explanation:
Pls see:

Translation coligüe - Spanish-English Collins dictionary - Reverso - [ Traducir esta página ]
coligüe translation Spanish - English : coligüe sm (Argentina, Chile) bamboo … . Spanish - English, Collins dictionary, synonyms, translation.
dictionary.reverso.net/spanish-english/coligüe - Estados Unidos

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Note added at 17 mins (2010-07-03 15:18:16 GMT)
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Also, pls see the English version of:

Chusquea culeou - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
El colihue, coligüe, caña colihue, caña coligüe, o caña, (Chusquea culeou), es una gramínea arbustiva perenne, perteneciente a la subfamilia de los bambúes ...
es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chusquea_culeou - En caché - Similares

coligüe - significado de coligüe diccionario
Definición de coligüe en el Diccionario de español en línea. Significado de coligüe diccionario. traducir coligüe significado coligüe traducción de coligüe ...
es.thefreedictionary.com/coligüe



margaret caulfield
Local time: 19:28
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 14

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Bubo Coroman (X): agree absolutely with your response Margaret... "bamboo" is the best answer if the asker doesn't want to get embroiled in details
28 mins
  -> Thanks, Deborah. Your explanation is excellent, but I preferred to give just one single term.
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36 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
(South American) native bamboo species (woven panels)


Explanation:
or, if you wish to give the Latin name, which is the most accurate identifier for the plant:

(South American) native bamboo species (chusquea culeou) (woven panels)

- to distinguish it from Asian bamboo.

- according to Lorena's reference the bamboo grows in Chile and Argentina; if the text relates to another country, you could put "South American native bamboo species", otherwise just "native bamboo species (woven panels)"

Bubo Coroman (X)
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 149
Grading comment
Thanks!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jennifer Levey: Yes - It's widely regarded as a weed here in Chile, although it is used in similar ways to Asian bamboo: lightweight furniture, decorative panels, plant stakes, etc.
7 mins
  -> many thanks Mediamatrix, especially for sharing your local knowledge. Wishing you a very pleasant weekend! - Deborah
agree  Christine Walsh: Or maybe just 'South American bamboo'.
14 mins
  -> thanks so much Chris, that's a great option to avoid an unwealdy term. Kind regards! - Deb
agree  Richard Boulter
2 hrs
  -> thanks so much Richard, kind regards and a pleasant weekend to you! - Deborah
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Reference comments


14 mins peer agreement (net): +1
Reference: coligüe

Reference information:
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chusquea_culeou

lorenab23
United States
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this reference comment (and responses from the reference poster)
agree  Bubo Coroman (X)
22 mins
  -> Thank you Deborah, happy weekend!
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