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galerías

English translation: enclosed glass paneled balcony

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Spanish term or phrase:galerías
English translation:enclosed glass paneled balcony
Entered by: Lucy Williams

15:21 Mar 24, 2011
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Science (general)
Spanish term or phrase: galerías
Qué es exactamente una construcción bioclimática?
Se trata de una arquitectura que tiene en cuenta el clima y las condiciones del entorno para ayudar a conseguir confort en su interior utilizando el menor consumo energético.. No es un concepto nuevo: los hórreos, **las galerías**, la orientación de las casas son algunos ejemplos en Galicia de esta coherencia arquitectónica.

Is there a specific term for galerías here?

Thanks
Lucy Williams
Spain
Local time: 05:59
enclosed glass paneled balcony
Explanation:
You can see them here. Muy típicas de Galicia.
Its the third picture.

http://www.galiciaguide.com/Galicia-features.html
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elena ry
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Summary of answers provided
4 +4enclosed glass paneled balcony
elena ry
4galleries
neilmac
3cornices or balconies
Barbara Cochran, MFA
Summary of reference entries provided
This photo looks more like what the text describes.
neilmac

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cornices or balconies


Explanation:
Could be either one. Without seeing a picture I can't tell for sure.

Referencia: Collins Robert Unabridged Spanish/English Dictionary

Barbara Cochran, MFA
United States
Local time: 23:59
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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enclosed glass paneled balcony


Explanation:
You can see them here. Muy típicas de Galicia.
Its the third picture.

http://www.galiciaguide.com/Galicia-features.html

elena ry
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PRO pts in category: 4
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agree  Paul Adie (X)
41 mins
  -> Thanks, Paul.
agree  neilmac: En todas partes cuecen habas, aunque la frase me parece un pelín larga:)
1 hr
  -> Cierto. Quizá exista algo similar en las costas irlandesas o británicas. Gracias.
agree  Sheila Hardie
1 hr
  -> Thanks, Sheila.
agree  Deborah Greenberg: I think I might shorten it to "glassed-in balconies", though.
1 day 22 hrs
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galleries


Explanation:
gallery: =veranda: a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed).
See photo in references below:)

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Note added at 2 hrs (2011-03-24 18:00:29 GMT)
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A verandah or veranda is a roofed opened gallery or porch. It is also described as an open pillared gallery, generally roofed, built around a central structure. It is often partly enclosed by a railing and frequently extends across the front and sides of the structure.


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Note added at 2 hrs (2011-03-24 18:04:54 GMT)
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I'd use "veranda" or "gallery" for a one-word version.

neilmac
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56 mins
Reference: This photo looks more like what the text describes.

Reference information:
http://www.google.es/imgres?imgurl=http://www.alhambra-patro...

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Note added at 59 mins (2011-03-24 16:20:17 GMT)
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They allow air to circulate, which is why they are used for clothes drying in more humble abodes :)

neilmac
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