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aste

English translation: temples, stems

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Italian term or phrase:aste
English translation:temples, stems
Entered by: Nicole Johnson

07:45 Apr 19, 2007
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Advertising / Public Relations / PR Materials for an eyewear manufacturer
Italian term or phrase: aste
I know what this is, I just can't think of the term in English. Can anyone help? Thanks.

XXX è una mascherina iniettata con lente nylon a base 7.50, un superbo connubio di leggerezza e carattere. Lenti al vivo, ciliare dinamico che fa foggia di sè in qualità di parasudore, ***aste*** a V.
Nicole Johnson
Italy
Local time: 15:39
temples
Explanation:
se per aste intende le stanghette degli occhiali
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silvia b (X)
Local time: 15:39
Grading comment
Thanks Silvia, the client confirmed that this is the term they use, but I also think Lindsay's answer could work.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +1temples
silvia b (X)
4stems
Lindsay Watts


  

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25 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
temples


Explanation:
se per aste intende le stanghette degli occhiali

silvia b (X)
Local time: 15:39
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 16
Grading comment
Thanks Silvia, the client confirmed that this is the term they use, but I also think Lindsay's answer could work.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Gian: The new collection has several big, drop sun masks in pole position, with metal fronts and acetate temples, http://www.otticalook.com/mst_otticalook/detail.asp?cod=030 ...
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
stems


Explanation:
HTH!

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Note added at 20 mins (2007-04-19 08:05:56 GMT)
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My glossary also gives the translations "sidepieces" and "armpieces" for the term "aste"

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Note added at 38 mins (2007-04-19 08:23:44 GMT)
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http://justanothermobilemonday.com/Wordpress/2007/03/17/revi...

Audio: In order to complete the illusion of your own private movie theater, the MyVu personal media viewer offers silicone ear buds. These ear buds dangle on a short cord from both stems of the glasses.

Lindsay Watts
Italy
Local time: 15:39
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 12
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks for the suggestion Lindsay. This is the term that is the most familiar to me, but the client said to use temples, so I've given the points to Silvia, although I will enter your answer in the glossary as well.

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