Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
Correa de transmision (figurative meaning)
English translation:
driving force
Added to glossary by
tazdog (X)
Jan 15, 2008 07:54
16 yrs ago
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Spanish term
Correa de transmision (figurative meaning)
Spanish to English
Science
Environment & Ecology
I found this expression in a text on combating climate change in industry. Here's the context:
"El objetivo es que la propia actividad de negocio de toa compania actue tambien como **correa de transmision** y propicie un mejor comportamiento medioambiental de terceros."
Thanks!
"El objetivo es que la propia actividad de negocio de toa compania actue tambien como **correa de transmision** y propicie un mejor comportamiento medioambiental de terceros."
Thanks!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +3 | driving force |
tazdog (X)
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| 4 +1 | communication channel |
Muriel Vasconcellos
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| 4 | communication chain |
Elena Robles Sanjuan
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| 4 | transmission link OR connecting link |
telefpro
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| 4 | chain drive |
Bubo Coroman (X)
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Change log
Jan 21, 2008 05:31: tazdog (X) Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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driving force
I don't see it as communication, but "correa de transmisión" as a drive belt, i.e., driving force.
http://www.100autoguide.com/parts/automotive/en-sp/a-z/d.htm
Something like: "...act as a driving force to encourage/promote more environmentally-friendly behavior...."
http://www.100autoguide.com/parts/automotive/en-sp/a-z/d.htm
Something like: "...act as a driving force to encourage/promote more environmentally-friendly behavior...."
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Comment: "Thanks a lot for this answer, it worked well with the context! Thanks to everyone for their helpful comments and suggestions."
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communication chain
Creo que esa es la idea...
+1
14 mins
Muriel Vasconcellos
United States
United States
Native in English
Specializes in field
United States
Each translation a gem!
Native in: English (Variant: US) 
Works in: Spanish to English, Portuguese to English
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communication channel
This is the way I understand it in this particular context. Each company channels the information to others.
39 mins
transmission link OR connecting link
these are two suggestions.
37 mins
chain drive
I think a term with "drive" or "motive power" in would convey that the company is the motive power for improvements in other companies.
"Chain drive is a way of transmitting mechanical power from one place to another. It is often used to convey power to the wheels of a vehicle, particularly bicycles and motorcycles. It is also used in a wide variety of machines besides vehicles."
http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Chain drive
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Note added at 46 mins (2008-01-15 08:40:44 GMT)
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another alternative is "drive belt" which is also a method of transferring motive power but using a belt instead of a chain.
"Chain drive is a way of transmitting mechanical power from one place to another. It is often used to convey power to the wheels of a vehicle, particularly bicycles and motorcycles. It is also used in a wide variety of machines besides vehicles."
http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Chain drive
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Note added at 46 mins (2008-01-15 08:40:44 GMT)
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another alternative is "drive belt" which is also a method of transferring motive power but using a belt instead of a chain.
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