OURO EM CHAPA

English translation: Gold plate

18:00 Mar 4, 2009
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mining & Minerals / Gems / gold form
Portuguese term or phrase: OURO EM CHAPA
a form of gold.

any help will be greatly appreciated!

thank you in advance
edupa
Local time: 12:59
English translation:Gold plate
Explanation:
I would think this is how to translate this.
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suesimons
Local time: 15:59
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Thank you ever so much, Sue!
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4 +2Gold plate
suesimons
3gold-plated
Gilmar Fernandes


  

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Gold plate


Explanation:
I would think this is how to translate this.

suesimons
Local time: 15:59
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
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Thank you ever so much, Sue!

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agree  Claudio Mazotti
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gold-plated


Explanation:
It seems that this is an rare form of saying "folheado a ouro"

see this example:

Brilho Um - [ Translate this page ]Brinco folheado a ouro em chapa trabalhada. R$ 39,80. Qtde Disponível.: 3 Tamanho.: Único. Ref.:
http://www.brilhoum.com.br/index.asp?pag=produtos&idcategori...

From MICHAELIS DICT.
fo.lhe.a.do2
[foλe'adu] adj 1 coated, covered. 2 plated. 3 foled. folheado a ouro gold-plated.


Gilmar Fernandes
United States
Local time: 11:59
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