weighed against

Spanish translation: sopesar/considerar

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English term or phrase:weighed against
Spanish translation:sopesar/considerar
Entered by: Manuel Bas y Mansilla

03:14 Apr 4, 2019
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
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English term or phrase: weighed against
"weighed against": I am trying to come out with a good sentence (starting with "however").... Any suggestions?

Poor quality surfaces may not withstand the stress associated with freezing and thawing cycles that can be accelerated with ice melter use. However, the hazards associated with slippery surfaces must be ***weighed against*** the potential for surface damage. The potential for surface damage can be decreased by sealing the surface or by removing any excess slush that results from melting.
Javier Moreno Pollarolo
United States
sopesar | considerar
Explanation:
'Sopesar' would be right, though it might be more common to say
'considerar X contra/en comparación con Y' replacing X,Y with both conditions.
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Manuel Bas y Mansilla
Netherlands
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Summary of answers provided
3 +6sopesar | considerar
Manuel Bas y Mansilla
4 +2valorado frente a
Víctor Zamorano
3comparar/ponderar contra
Juan Arturo Blackmore Zerón


  

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10 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +6
sopesar | considerar


Explanation:
'Sopesar' would be right, though it might be more common to say
'considerar X contra/en comparación con Y' replacing X,Y with both conditions.

Manuel Bas y Mansilla
Netherlands
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Spanish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Natalia Pedrosa
33 mins
  -> Gracias, Natalia.

agree  JohnMcDove
2 hrs
  -> Gracias, John.

agree  Pablo Cruz
3 hrs
  -> Gracias, Pablo.

agree  Raimundo Rizo
5 hrs
  -> Gracias, Raimundo.

agree  Beatriz Ramírez de Haro
5 hrs
  -> Gracias, Beatriz.

agree  Carolina Rostagno
11 hrs
  -> Gracias, Carolina.
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33 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
comparar/ponderar contra


Explanation:
Sin embargo, los riesgos que las superficies resbaladizas ofrecen se deben ponderar/examinar/comparar detenidamente contra el daño potencial de la superficie.

Juan Arturo Blackmore Zerón
Mexico
Local time: 17:36
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Spanish
PRO pts in category: 4
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13 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
valorado frente a


Explanation:
Otra opción.

Víctor Zamorano
Spain
Local time: 23:36
Native speaker of: Spanish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  nahuelhuapi: ¡Saludos!
1 hr

agree  Ashok Pipal
13 hrs
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