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cota

English translation: elevation

14:29 Dec 8, 2020
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / Sistema de comportas
Portuguese term or phrase: cota
A instalação de comporta protegerá toda a edificação para enchentes até a altura do muro existente na divisa esquerda do lote (COTA 2.45m), que atende à precipitação de 800mm em 24 horas.
mcirino
Local time: 09:09
English translation:elevation
Explanation:
The problem with the word 'cota' is that it can mean several different things. In many contexts, it's used as a synonym for 'elevação' or 'altura'.
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Matheus Chaud
Brazil
Local time: 09:09
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Matheus Chaud
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17 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
elevation


Explanation:
The problem with the word 'cota' is that it can mean several different things. In many contexts, it's used as a synonym for 'elevação' or 'altura'.

Matheus Chaud
Brazil
Local time: 09:09
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 175
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datum


Explanation:
datum

Nick Taylor
Local time: 13:09
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 405
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