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adesivi

English translation: bumper sticker

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Italian term or phrase:adesivi
English translation:bumper sticker
Entered by: Chants

12:05 Jan 23, 2013
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Marketing / Market Research / Pet food company vehicles
Italian term or phrase: adesivi
I understand that these are stickers ... but this refers specifically to publicity sticker used for vehicles ... is there a specific term for these or are they simply referred to as stickers
Chants
Local time: 14:49
bumper sticker
Explanation:
If it is going to be stuck to the outside of the car, I would say 'bumper sticker'.
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Robert Bethell
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:49
Grading comment
thanks a lot
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +1bumper sticker
Robert Bethell
3car decals
Alenka Novel


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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
bumper sticker


Explanation:
If it is going to be stuck to the outside of the car, I would say 'bumper sticker'.


    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bumper_sticker
    Reference: http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adesivo_per_automobili
Robert Bethell
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:49
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
thanks a lot

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Fiona Grace Peterson: Bumper stickers are very typical of the US, often bearing jokes or slogans. I don't think it fits in this context. But without more context it is difficult to provide a more appropriate translation
54 mins
agree  Margherita Russo: yes, they can be used for many purposes, but they are always bumper stickers
4 hrs
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2 days 8 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
car decals


Explanation:
car decals / car graphics / car stickers can be put on doors, on the rear window, on bumpers


    Reference: http://www.signazon.com/car-decals/
Alenka Novel
Slovenia
Local time: 14:49
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian, Native in SlovenianSlovenian
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