Piscina a sfioro

English translation: Deck level swimming pool

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Italian term or phrase:Piscina a sfioro
English translation:Deck level swimming pool
Entered by: Gina Ferlisi

17:08 Feb 19, 2008
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Real Estate / Piscina a sfioro
Italian term or phrase: Piscina a sfioro
any one knows what type of swimming pool is this..it is part of a description of a villa on a real esate agency website..no further text :( only a photo of a nomral swimming pool
Gina Ferlisi
Local time: 10:28
Deck level swimming pool
Explanation:
It could be this. A deck level pool has the water at the same level as the surrounding deck and the water flows over the top edge.

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Note added at 16 mins (2008-02-19 17:24:50 GMT)
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It could be an "infinity pool" - see this:
www.itapiscine.com/images/PISCINA A SFIOR...
is a swimming pool which produces a visual effect of water extending to the horizon, vanishing, or extending to "infinity".

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Note added at 20 mins (2008-02-19 17:28:51 GMT)
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Yes, It definitely seems to be an infinity pool.

tavernarocostruzioni.com/pdf/Impaginato_06.pdf
www.corriere.it/viaggi/viaggi_tendenze/dossier/2007/02_Febb...
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Juliet Halewood
Local time: 10:28
Grading comment
thanks a lot
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +3Overflow swimming pool
Michelle Grace
3 +2Deck level swimming pool
Juliet Halewood
4 +1Infinity Pool
Russell Jones
4inground swimming pool
moranna (X)


Discussion entries: 2





  

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17 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
Overflow swimming pool


Explanation:
It means that the water in the pool is at the same level as the surrounding deck or floor.
Can also be called Deck Level Pool
Just a suggestion...


    Reference: http://www.cemi.it/acquatop/piscine-campeggi/piscina-ricreat...
    Reference: http://www.dehum.co.uk/deck_level_pools.htm
Michelle Grace
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:28
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Carlotta Minozzi: Esatto, è proprio quella.
1 hr
  -> Thank you!

agree  Mary Carroll Richer LaFlèche
1 hr
  -> Thanks!

agree  Gabriella Scalamonti
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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Deck level swimming pool


Explanation:
It could be this. A deck level pool has the water at the same level as the surrounding deck and the water flows over the top edge.

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Note added at 16 mins (2008-02-19 17:24:50 GMT)
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It could be an "infinity pool" - see this:
www.itapiscine.com/images/PISCINA A SFIOR...
is a swimming pool which produces a visual effect of water extending to the horizon, vanishing, or extending to "infinity".

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Note added at 20 mins (2008-02-19 17:28:51 GMT)
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Yes, It definitely seems to be an infinity pool.

tavernarocostruzioni.com/pdf/Impaginato_06.pdf
www.corriere.it/viaggi/viaggi_tendenze/dossier/2007/02_Febb...

Juliet Halewood
Local time: 10:28
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
thanks a lot

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Mary Carroll Richer LaFlèche: deck level
1 hr

agree  Dana Rinaldi
3 hrs
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
inground swimming pool


Explanation:
piscina a bordo sfioro : see
www.centrotrattamentoacqua.it
www.costruzione-piscine.com
www.medallionpools.com
www.lazydayzpools.com

moranna (X)
Italy
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian, Native in EnglishEnglish
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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Infinity Pool


Explanation:
or Perimeter Overflow Pool , also called "a pelo prato" in Italian.
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/1623898

Russell Jones
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:28
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 48

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ivana UK
1 hr
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