filo

English translation: edge

22:28 Apr 29, 2009
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Science - Archaeology / paleontology
Spanish term or phrase: filo
The context here is important, as usually "filo" can be translated "cutting edge", but here I am baffled by the result of my translation.

Por su parte, la Linea aspera en el espécimen Kamac Mayu se encuentra bien delimitada como un filo bastante prominente, similar a la de la vicuña.

This is my translation . what do people think??

The Linea aspera in the Kamac Mayu specimen is distinct and has quite a prominent cutting edge, similar to that of the vicuña.
artsandlanguage
English translation:edge
Explanation:
protruding edge

Mike :)
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Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 04:58
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3 +2edge
Michael Powers (PhD)
4borde
Lydia De Jorge


  

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edge


Explanation:
protruding edge

Mike :)

Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 04:58
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 20
Grading comment
Thank you very much

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Steven Huddleston: "Simply" correct!
4 mins
  -> Thank you, Steven - Mike :)

agree  John Cutler
10 hrs
  -> Thank you, John - Mike :)
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17 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
borde


Explanation:
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Note added at 2 hrs (2009-04-30 00:29:16 GMT)
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Sorry, I meant BORDER

Lydia De Jorge
United States
Local time: 03:58
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
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