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a escoger

English translation: (buyer's/your) choice (of)

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Spanish term or phrase:a escoger
English translation:(buyer's/your) choice (of)
Entered by: tazdog (X)

05:59 Oct 8, 2004
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Real Estate / anuncio
Spanish term or phrase: a escoger
En la descripcion de las viviendas se comenta que hay opciones en cuanto a la griferia, ofrecen 2 modelos y marcas y entre parentesis pone: (a escoger), mi pregunta es:
(to choose) / (to be choosen) suenan bien ?
gracias
Aida González del Álamo
Spain
Local time: 13:48
(buyer's/your) choice (of)
Explanation:
This is the normal phrasing when something can be chosen.

Oak Cabinet In Your Choice Of 6 Colors With Recessed Panel Doors

Mid-Continent Raised Panel Oak Cabinets in Choice of Finishes
Choice of Group 1 Wall to Wall Carpeting
http://www.modern-homes.com/rlm_include.html

You'll find lots more examples.

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Note added at 9 hrs 30 mins (2004-10-08 15:30:37 GMT)
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Minnesota: Service for gas or electric range (Buyer\'s choice)
http://www.homesplusinc.com/models/deluxe/

Virginia: Buyer\'s Choice of Fireplace or Appliance Package
http://www.abbitt.com/newhomes/peachorchard/virginiaenterpri...

Georgia: Open, Airy Kitchen with serving bar or center island (buyer\'s choice)
http://www.hadibuilders.com/virginian.htm

Alaska: Kitchen Island or Peninsula (Buyer\'s Choice)
http://www.patriciabaker.com/knd/northshore_landing/northsho...
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tazdog (X)
Spain
Local time: 13:48
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Summary of answers provided
5 +3(buyer's/your) choice (of)
tazdog (X)
4 +3your choice
Refugio
4to pick
Margarita Ezquerra (Smart Translators, S.L.)


  

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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
your choice


Explanation:
neither 'to choose' nor 'to be chosen' would be likely to be used in a real estate ad in English

Refugio
Local time: 04:48
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 20

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ana Juliá
4 hrs
  -> Gracias, Ana
agree  sonja29 (X)
5 hrs
  -> Gracias, Sonja
agree  mslang
5 hrs
  -> Gracias, luigso
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
to pick


Explanation:
Suerte

Margarita Ezquerra (Smart Translators, S.L.)
Spain
Local time: 13:48
Native speaker of: Spanish
PRO pts in category: 132
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
(buyer's/your) choice (of)


Explanation:
This is the normal phrasing when something can be chosen.

Oak Cabinet In Your Choice Of 6 Colors With Recessed Panel Doors

Mid-Continent Raised Panel Oak Cabinets in Choice of Finishes
Choice of Group 1 Wall to Wall Carpeting
http://www.modern-homes.com/rlm_include.html

You'll find lots more examples.

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Note added at 9 hrs 30 mins (2004-10-08 15:30:37 GMT)
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Minnesota: Service for gas or electric range (Buyer\'s choice)
http://www.homesplusinc.com/models/deluxe/

Virginia: Buyer\'s Choice of Fireplace or Appliance Package
http://www.abbitt.com/newhomes/peachorchard/virginiaenterpri...

Georgia: Open, Airy Kitchen with serving bar or center island (buyer\'s choice)
http://www.hadibuilders.com/virginian.htm

Alaska: Kitchen Island or Peninsula (Buyer\'s Choice)
http://www.patriciabaker.com/knd/northshore_landing/northsho...

tazdog (X)
Spain
Local time: 13:48
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 56
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  claudia16 (X)
2 hrs
agree  Edmond Laporte
7 hrs
agree  Xenia Wong: buyer´s choice
8 hrs
neutral  Refugio: It has been a long time since I have seen the expression "buyer's choice" used in an ad in the US. Can't speak for the UK, though.
9 hrs
  -> don't know about the UK, either, but it's in current use in the U.S. Some refs. above.
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