Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
al cubrir aguas
English translation:
on completion of the roof
Added to glossary by
Antonio Castillo González
Jul 22, 2002 16:17
21 yrs ago
Spanish term
Best on the Legal Aspects of Business
Native in: Spanish 
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
al cubrir aguas
Spanish to English
Tech/Engineering
(a) Architecture; (b) Law (building contracts)
In Spanish building agreements if is customary to may one of a series of payments "al cubrir aguas", that is, when the water supply is connected and all plumbing fixtures are in place so that water can be used in taps, etc.
"... 1ª entrega 100.000.- Ptas en concepto de reserva. 2ª entrega 525.000.- Ptas
al termino de la estructura. 3ª entrega 525.000.- Ptas al cubrir aguas. ..."
http://www.cesser.com/casegar/promocion.htm
There must surely be an equivalent expression in English.
"... 1ª entrega 100.000.- Ptas en concepto de reserva. 2ª entrega 525.000.- Ptas
al termino de la estructura. 3ª entrega 525.000.- Ptas al cubrir aguas. ..."
http://www.cesser.com/casegar/promocion.htm
There must surely be an equivalent expression in English.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 +1 | finishing the roof |
Peter Bagney
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| 5 | topping out |
Nikki Graham
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| 4 -1 | On water connection |
Marcvs
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Proposed translations
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33 mins
Peter Bagney
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Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, French to English, and 1 more.
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finishing the roof
cubrir aguas= finishing the roof. Why? because most roofs are " a dos aguas", meaning that they slope two different ways to let the water run off. This is a major construction milestone, and in Spain, they traditionally put a flag on the rooftop at that point.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "You are more than right. I must apologise for my error in presenting the question. The problem was that (despite being Spanish) I was mixed up about the meaning of "cubrir aguas" in Spain. I have now confirmed that it refers to covering the building against rainwater "terminar la cubierta" = "finishing the roof" or, in context, "on completion of the roof".
Thanks to all participants.
Antonio"
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10 mins
On water connection
See page:
Section 13.04.580 Requirements for occupancy.
... Final payment must be made ON WATER CONNECTION and meter fees or completion
of well must be accomplished before building occupancy can be permitted. ...
www.cityofhenderson.com/municode/title_13/04/580.html
Sounds sound.
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Note added at 2002-07-22 17:59:01 (GMT) Post-grading
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Perdón. Como no conocía la expresión, me dejé llevar por la explicación. En México decimos \"echar la loza\".
Section 13.04.580 Requirements for occupancy.
... Final payment must be made ON WATER CONNECTION and meter fees or completion
of well must be accomplished before building occupancy can be permitted. ...
www.cityofhenderson.com/municode/title_13/04/580.html
Sounds sound.
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Note added at 2002-07-22 17:59:01 (GMT) Post-grading
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Perdón. Como no conocía la expresión, me dejé llevar por la explicación. En México decimos \"echar la loza\".
Peer comment(s):
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Peter Bagney
: cubrir aguas is something totally different. see below
21 mins
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49 mins
topping out
I totally agree that this has nothing to do with water here.
Work on a roof officially ends with a 'topping out day' when the owners and agents come to inspect the finished job. This roof belongs to the building which can be seen on the left hand side of the painting entitled 'The Pleasure Gardens' it is another which could be seen from the artists windows. Having observed the re-roofing process over many weeks the artist was engaged by the bizarre sight of many people congregated on the roof top in the translucent early light of a lovely spring morning. This was the basis of the work which she entitled 'Topping Out Day'.
Centex Construction Company hosted a topping out party at the site of the new library and microcomputer center Friday (April 11). Festivities included barbecue and a special appearance of Reveille. Library representatives donned their hard hats and joined more than 240 construction workers, managers and facilities planning staff members for lunch in the microcomputer center. Each guest received a tshirt with artwork depicting the library construction. Topping out ceremonies originated in northern Europe and traditionally consist of the placing of a tree on the roof of the construction site once the exterior of the building is near completion. A tree and an American flag have been placed on the roof above the entrance to the micromputer center on the south side of the construction site. The topping out ceremony is an expression of good wishes for the completion of the structure and for the well being of its occupants, according to Chris Davis, vice president and contract manager for Centex Construction.
http://www.tamu.edu/univrel/aggiedaily/news/stories/archive/...
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http://www.google.com/search?num=20&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UT...
Work on a roof officially ends with a 'topping out day' when the owners and agents come to inspect the finished job. This roof belongs to the building which can be seen on the left hand side of the painting entitled 'The Pleasure Gardens' it is another which could be seen from the artists windows. Having observed the re-roofing process over many weeks the artist was engaged by the bizarre sight of many people congregated on the roof top in the translucent early light of a lovely spring morning. This was the basis of the work which she entitled 'Topping Out Day'.
Centex Construction Company hosted a topping out party at the site of the new library and microcomputer center Friday (April 11). Festivities included barbecue and a special appearance of Reveille. Library representatives donned their hard hats and joined more than 240 construction workers, managers and facilities planning staff members for lunch in the microcomputer center. Each guest received a tshirt with artwork depicting the library construction. Topping out ceremonies originated in northern Europe and traditionally consist of the placing of a tree on the roof of the construction site once the exterior of the building is near completion. A tree and an American flag have been placed on the roof above the entrance to the micromputer center on the south side of the construction site. The topping out ceremony is an expression of good wishes for the completion of the structure and for the well being of its occupants, according to Chris Davis, vice president and contract manager for Centex Construction.
http://www.tamu.edu/univrel/aggiedaily/news/stories/archive/...
Plenty more hits in Google
http://www.google.com/search?num=20&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UT...
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