Technical Spanish Article Exercise 2
EXERCISE 2
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- 1. An "iron framing" is a framing made of iron, but a "steam engine" (máquina a vapor) is an engine moved by steam.
- I had the intention of giving more such examples but I believe one is enough.
- In the construction of this building the architect had in view both the beautiful and the practical.
- Yes, see how (cuán) elegant and at the same time how solid these columns are!
- Business conducted through us (por nuestro medio) is different from the many advertised systems and promised short cuts to wealth which are dangled before the eyes of the (con que se deslumbra al) public.
- Our plan is a plain (sencillo), straightforward method of operating by which we undertake to implicitly carry out (cumplir con) the instructions of our customers.
- Our best advice and service are always at your command (a su disposición).
- "Kaffirs" have resorted to (han llegado) a state of idleness (inercia) coupled with steadily (más y más) sagging (aflojados) prices.
- Holders of spot cotton have again experienced quite a brisk inquiry (una demanda muy activa) from spinners, who have freely (abundantemente) covered forward sales (para sus entregas futuras) of yarn.
- They also took up large lines (grandes cantidades) of cotton previously contracted for (contratadas).
- The total turnover (las ventas totales) was not quite as good as expected.
Category: General Spanish