"Jack in the bread room"

Spanish translation: gambucero

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English term or phrase:"Jack in the bread room"
Spanish translation:gambucero
Entered by: harlekin

19:03 Aug 20, 2006
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Ships, Sailing, Maritime
English term or phrase: "Jack in the bread room"
I think that it's maritime slang for the steward’s assistant , but I'm not sure.
harlekin
gambucero
Explanation:
Las labores de este puesto se realizan en la gambuza del barco o almacén de víveres y consisten en
mantener limpio el lugar, acomodar y mantener adecuadamente los víveres.


cit.

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Note added at 4 Stunden (2006-08-21 00:02:08 GMT)
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además tienes al pinche y al marmitón. Tal vez te cuadre alguna de estas profesiones.
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urst
Spain
Local time: 17:02
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gambucero


Explanation:
Las labores de este puesto se realizan en la gambuza del barco o almacén de víveres y consisten en
mantener limpio el lugar, acomodar y mantener adecuadamente los víveres.


cit.

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Note added at 4 Stunden (2006-08-21 00:02:08 GMT)
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además tienes al pinche y al marmitón. Tal vez te cuadre alguna de estas profesiones.


    dgpmpt.sct.gob.mx/fileadmin/ Archivos/marina_mercante.pdf
urst
Spain
Local time: 17:02
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
A lot of thanks

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