Flocked trees

Spanish translation: árboles con nieve artificial

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English term or phrase:Flocked trees
Spanish translation:árboles con nieve artificial
Entered by: Javier Moreno Pollarolo

23:58 Nov 14, 2013
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Science - Botany / Language
English term or phrase: Flocked trees
Flocked trees will be accepted.

This is on a flyer regarding Xmas tree pickups after Xmas. I assume it's a kind of decoration... I see the literal translation is "flocado" but I want to be sure.
Javier Moreno Pollarolo
United States
árboles con nieve artificial
Explanation:
Sería una opción descriptiva.
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Assumpta Anglada
Spain
Local time: 20:45
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Summary of answers provided
3 +3árboles con nieve artificial
Assumpta Anglada
5 -1árboles flocados
Stephen D. Moore
Summary of reference entries provided
Refs.
Taña Dalglish
árboles/arbolitos de navidad nevados / con copos de nieve
abe(L)solano

Discussion entries: 2





  

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15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): -1
flocked trees
árboles flocados


Explanation:
Yes, it does refer to a form of decoration. See the picture at the link.


    Reference: http://www.partyfiesta.com/es/tienda-online/navidad/decoraci...
Stephen D. Moore
United States
Local time: 15:45
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you Stephen!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  abe(L)solano: sounds really awful to me!/Hi, I have family in Northern Mexico, USA and Canada... they don´t use/know this "word". I think it´s a pity (for Spanish) that "words" like that appear and worse, that some "merchants" or CHINESE websites use them (I´ve check!)
8 hrs
  -> Abe, it sounds like "Spanglish" to me too. But did you check the link I included? The merchants use that term, and people in the southwestern USA and northern Mexico use it; and *they* may be the target audience. The final decision is Javier's, of course.
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8 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
flocked trees
árboles con nieve artificial


Explanation:
Sería una opción descriptiva.


    Reference: http://www.houstontx.gov
Assumpta Anglada
Spain
Local time: 20:45
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in CatalanCatalan, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Pablo Cruz
46 mins

agree  Charles Davis
4 hrs

agree  Ana Ayala
8 hrs
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Reference comments


19 mins peer agreement (net): +1
Reference: Refs.

Reference information:
http://www.cityofhesperia.us/index.aspx?nid=490
Tree Recycling Requirements
Remove all stands, lights, ornaments and tinsel
Cut Christmas trees in half if they are over six feet in length
No flocked trees, artificial trees or plastic bags will be accepted

http://www.santasquarters.com/categories/Flocked-Christmas-T...
What Is Flocking?
Flocking refers to the process of covering Christmas trees with artificial snow. This process allows for a range of stunning effects, from completely snow covered trees to lightly covered tips, and even piles of “snow” on individual branches, with more or less of the green needles shining through.

https://www.google.com.jm/search?q="FLOCKED" TREES&rlz=1C1TS...

How do you say "flocked" Christmas tree in Spanish | SpanishDict ...
www.spanishdict.com › Q&A › Vocabulary & Grammar‎
Oct 15, 2009 - ASK A QUESTION How do you say "flocked" Christmas tree in ... How about "with a coat of artificial snow" : ****"con una capa de nieve artificial".****
navidad nieve artificial de árboles de venta al por mayor con una ...
es.aliexpress.com/.../wholesale-artificial-snowing-christ... -
Puede comprar el navidad nieve artificial de árboles a precio de mayorista. ... de lana con divisa lozengy vigoreux de navidad guirnalda decoración del ...
[PDF]
City of Norwalk Christmas Tree Recycling Program
www.ci.norwalk.ca.us/.../ChristmasTreeRecycling_revi...
Jan 19, 2013 - As a safety precaution, please place your tree on the curb the day before trash pickup. Trees will be picked up ... Flocked trees are acceptable. Do not place your ... ***Arboles con nieve artificial*** serán recogidos asi. No ponga el ...

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Note added at 29 mins (2013-11-15 00:27:42 GMT)
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Javier: Look at these! "Flocking" IMO, in a different context. I am really in two minds whether I would use "flocado" to describe "dressed Christmas trees"

http://www.proz.com/kudoz/spanish_to_english/paper_paper_man...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search/Flocking_(textur...
Flocking is the process of depositing many small fiber particles (called flock) onto a surface. It can also refer to the texture produced by the process, or to any material used primarily for its flocked surface. Flocking of an article can be performed for the purpose of increasing its value in terms of the tactile sensation, aesthetics, color and appearance. It can also be performed for functional reasons including insulation, slip-or-grip friction, and low reflectivity.
Process

Flocking is the application of fine particles to adhesive coated surfaces. Nowadays, this is usually done by the application of a high-voltage electric field. In a flocking machine the "flock" is given a negative charge whilst the substrate is earthed. Flock material flies vertically onto the substrate attaching to previously applied glue. A number of different substrates can be flocked including; textiles, fabric, woven fabric, paper, PVC, sponge, toys, automotive plastic.
The majority of flocking done worldwide uses finely cut natural or synthetic fibers. A flocked finish imparts a decorative and/or functional characteristic to the surface. The variety of materials that are applied to numerous surfaces through different flocking methods create a wide range of end products. The flocking process is used on items ranging from retail consumer goods to products with high technology military applications.

Taña Dalglish
Jamaica
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this reference comment (and responses from the reference poster)
agree  JohnMcDove
1 hr
  -> Thanks John.
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