Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
abrigo tipo capa de cebolla
English translation:
layered clothing
Added to glossary by
tazdog (X)
Dec 7, 2006 19:41
17 yrs ago
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Spanish term
Argentina
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Native in: Spanish (Variant: Latin American)
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, Spanish
capa de cebolla
Spanish to English
Other
Sports / Fitness / Recreation
Suitable clothes for trekking
Hello, friends!
I'm translating a text about trekking in the Andes. I've come across a list of requirements. The problem is with ABRIGO TIPO CAPA DE CEBOLLA:
"Equipo Personal de Montaña [Calzado de Trekking, **Abrigo tipo capa de cebolla**, Mochila pequeña para pertenencias personales, Lentes para sol, Gorra y Guantes de abrigo]"
I understand what it is, but can't find a suitable translation into English (Onion layer clothes???). Can anybody help me? This explanation I found on the Internet may help:
El sistema de "capas de cebolla", es decir, las prendas de abrigo que toman la transpiración como capa interior, y las más resistentes e impermeables como capa exterior, pasando por otras intermedias de acuerdo al nivel de abrigo que se necesite.
Thank you!!!
I'm translating a text about trekking in the Andes. I've come across a list of requirements. The problem is with ABRIGO TIPO CAPA DE CEBOLLA:
"Equipo Personal de Montaña [Calzado de Trekking, **Abrigo tipo capa de cebolla**, Mochila pequeña para pertenencias personales, Lentes para sol, Gorra y Guantes de abrigo]"
I understand what it is, but can't find a suitable translation into English (Onion layer clothes???). Can anybody help me? This explanation I found on the Internet may help:
El sistema de "capas de cebolla", es decir, las prendas de abrigo que toman la transpiración como capa interior, y las más resistentes e impermeables como capa exterior, pasando por otras intermedias de acuerdo al nivel de abrigo que se necesite.
Thank you!!!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +3 | layered clothing |
tazdog (X)
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| 4 | onion-like |
Cláudia Brandão
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| 3 | onion skin |
Noni Gilbert Riley
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Proposed translations
+3
8 mins
Selected
layered clothing
See the term in use and full explanation on this site, for example:
http://www.bluedome.co.uk/beginners/travelgear.html
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Note added at 13 mins (2006-12-07 19:54:50 GMT)
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More info:
Clothing should be selected on the basis of keeping the body at a constant temperature throughout the day. The three most dangerous factors are moisture, wind and extremes of temperature. No Single garment can protect against all three factors, whilst having the flexibility to cope with different levels of activity and the large fluctuations in weather which can occur in the hills. Therefore a ***layered clothing*** system is recommended.
The insulating mid layer provides most of the warmth. However, in order for it to insulate properly it must be protected from being penetrated by wind and moisture - which is achieved by the outer or shell layer of waterproof clothing. The base layer is next to the skin, and keeps it dry by wicking away moisture caused by sweating, as well as providing the initial warm thermal layer.
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Gorge/6201/clsystem.html
More refs.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q="layered clothing" &btn...
http://www.bluedome.co.uk/beginners/travelgear.html
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Note added at 13 mins (2006-12-07 19:54:50 GMT)
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More info:
Clothing should be selected on the basis of keeping the body at a constant temperature throughout the day. The three most dangerous factors are moisture, wind and extremes of temperature. No Single garment can protect against all three factors, whilst having the flexibility to cope with different levels of activity and the large fluctuations in weather which can occur in the hills. Therefore a ***layered clothing*** system is recommended.
The insulating mid layer provides most of the warmth. However, in order for it to insulate properly it must be protected from being penetrated by wind and moisture - which is achieved by the outer or shell layer of waterproof clothing. The base layer is next to the skin, and keeps it dry by wicking away moisture caused by sweating, as well as providing the initial warm thermal layer.
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Gorge/6201/clsystem.html
More refs.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q="layered clothing" &btn...
Note from asker:
| Muchas gracias a todos, pero creo que esta opción es la que mejor queda en mi contexto. Saludos y buen fin de semana!! |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
13 mins
Cláudia Brandão
Works in field
Fast and professional!
Native in: Portuguese 
Works in: English to Portuguese, French to Portuguese, Spanish to Portuguese, and 2 more.
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4
onion-like
Una sugerencia. Mira esta web abajo. Buen trabajo! :-)
Example sentence:
For any outdoor activity, dress using the "onion principle"—wear multiple layers like T-shirts, sweaters, and jackets, which can easily be peeled off or added.
21 hrs
Noni Gilbert Riley
Spain
Spain
Native in English
Spain
The translator people turn to
Native in: English (Variant: UK) 
Works in: Spanish to English, French to Spanish, English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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24
onion skin
Not just a type of paper:
Read Clothing - Women - Spandex Reviews and Compare Clothing - Women - Spandex ... Fabrics and Features:93% polyester/7% spandex onion skin Read more at ...www.dealtime.com/xDN-Clothing--ap_gender_age_women-spandex
Magic Kids USA Online Store Cart 2 PC Onion Skin Skirt w/ Pants Set [70806] - Two Piece Onion Skin Skirt and Twill Pants with ties on the botton of pant. www.magickidsusa.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&produ...
Read Clothing - Women - Spandex Reviews and Compare Clothing - Women - Spandex ... Fabrics and Features:93% polyester/7% spandex onion skin Read more at ...www.dealtime.com/xDN-Clothing--ap_gender_age_women-spandex
Magic Kids USA Online Store Cart 2 PC Onion Skin Skirt w/ Pants Set [70806] - Two Piece Onion Skin Skirt and Twill Pants with ties on the botton of pant. www.magickidsusa.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&produ...
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