Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
temporary backup supply
Spanish translation:
suministro temporal/provisional alternativo
English term
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temporary backup supply
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The toxic discovery was first found in 2014, but Kennedy says that EPA standards were higher then, so drinking it was still considered safe.
The city stopped using its Lake Washington Reservoir last month where the chemical was found, and began using a temporary backup supply.
Water is now running out, forcing the city to tap into New York City's aqueduct at nearly $250 million per day.The state has offered to foot the bill for the water swap while city officials find the source of the contamination.
| 4 +2 | suministro temporal/provisional alternativo |
Pablo Cruz
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| 4 | una reserva temporal (de agua) |
Diego Sibilia
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Jul 21, 2016 08:12: Pablo Cruz Created KOG entry
Jul 21, 2016 08:13: Pablo Cruz changed "Field" from "Science" to "Tech/Engineering"
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suministro temporal/provisional alternativo
supply = suministro/abastecimiento
El backup significa aquí -de reserva, de respaldo, de reemplazo, de seguridad-, creo que en el caso de un suministro de agua sería más natural traducirlo libremente por -alternativo-.
Ojo porque no tiene porque ser un embalse, puede ser una tubería que viene de lejos y que deriva por ejemplo de la red de otra ciudad grande... Y no es una reserva/embalse temporal (puede estar disponible siempre), es el suministro/abastecimiento que se hace a partir de ella lo que es temporal o provisional.
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| Thanks a lot Pablo. I'm sorry about the delay. I had so much work. I didn't participate in the discussion. |
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una reserva temporal (de agua)
| Thanks a lot Diego. |
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