sótanos húmedos

English translation: Damp basements

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Spanish term or phrase:sótanos húmedos
English translation:Damp basements
Entered by: Darko Kolega

17:23 May 4, 2011
Spanish to English translations [Non-PRO]
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Spanish term or phrase: sótanos húmedos
No utilizar este producto cerca del agua, por ejemplo, en sótanos húmedos o cerca de una piscina.

does it really mean here humid basement or wet rooms? and swiming pools? thanks
Darko Kolega
Croatia
Local time: 16:41
Damp basements
Explanation:
A damp basement is commonly caused by moisture migrating through a concrete foundation. There may not be a sign of any leak or standing water, ...
www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?...dampbasement - En caché - Similares
Damp Basement Solutions for Homeowners - [ Traducir esta página ]How to cure a damp basement. Damp proofing or waterproofing, moisture and water vapor, soil gas, pesticides, concrete permeability.
www.radonseal.com/damp-proofing.htm - Estados Unidos - En caché - Similares
How to Reduce Moisture in a Damp Basement | DoItYourself.com - [ Traducir esta página ]20 Sep 2009 ... A basement is a desirable addition to a home since it adds storage space as well as living space, but when a basement is damp it can become ...
www.doityourself.com/.../reduce-moisture-damp-basement - En caché - Similares
How to have a dry basement - [ Traducir esta página ]And now you can go out and buy all those tools that you were afraid would get rusty in that old damp basement!! OOOps! I forgot about those of you who don't ...
www.misterfixit.com/wetbase.htm - En caché - Similares
Renovating Your Basement — Moisture Problems | CMHC - [ Traducir esta página ]Opening basement windows during warm, humid weather will make basements wetter with no chance to dry out. Adding humidity to already damp basements will ...
www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca › ... › Renovation Fact Sheets - En caché - Similares
Home Improvement Articles - Damp Basement Basics - [ Traducir esta página ]Damp Basement Basics: Four Strategies for Drying the Drips ... Fortunately, it's easy to handle many of the things that cause damp basements. ...
www.cornerhardware.com/.../damp_basement.../44 - Estados Unidos - En caché
Damp Basements - [ Traducir esta página ]Damp basements are one of the most common problems that plague homes. This includes old houses and new houses. Many damp basements can be improved simply ...
www.livingwithmyhome.com/.../pillar-to-post-damp-basement.a... - En caché - Similares
Basement Conversions & Damp Proofing - [ Traducir esta página ]How to covert a basement or waterproof your cellar. Waterproofing advice and a practical guide to converting your basement.
www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/basement.htm - En caché - Similares

Saludos!
eski en Aca :))


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Glad to help, Darko: hope my suggestion is useful to you.
:)) eski

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Note added at 43 days (2011-06-17 02:50:04 GMT) Post-grading
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Thanks to Darko & to all of my peers; eski :))
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eski
Mexico
Local time: 09:41
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4 +8Damp basements
eski
5humid basements
Ana Clara Pérgamo


  

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humid basements


Explanation:
Yes, that's what it means. Nor near swimming pools.

Ana Clara Pérgamo
Argentina
Local time: 12:41
Native speaker of: Spanish
Notes to answerer
Asker: thanks Ana for your time!

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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +8
Damp basements


Explanation:
A damp basement is commonly caused by moisture migrating through a concrete foundation. There may not be a sign of any leak or standing water, ...
www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?...dampbasement - En caché - Similares
Damp Basement Solutions for Homeowners - [ Traducir esta página ]How to cure a damp basement. Damp proofing or waterproofing, moisture and water vapor, soil gas, pesticides, concrete permeability.
www.radonseal.com/damp-proofing.htm - Estados Unidos - En caché - Similares
How to Reduce Moisture in a Damp Basement | DoItYourself.com - [ Traducir esta página ]20 Sep 2009 ... A basement is a desirable addition to a home since it adds storage space as well as living space, but when a basement is damp it can become ...
www.doityourself.com/.../reduce-moisture-damp-basement - En caché - Similares
How to have a dry basement - [ Traducir esta página ]And now you can go out and buy all those tools that you were afraid would get rusty in that old damp basement!! OOOps! I forgot about those of you who don't ...
www.misterfixit.com/wetbase.htm - En caché - Similares
Renovating Your Basement — Moisture Problems | CMHC - [ Traducir esta página ]Opening basement windows during warm, humid weather will make basements wetter with no chance to dry out. Adding humidity to already damp basements will ...
www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca › ... › Renovation Fact Sheets - En caché - Similares
Home Improvement Articles - Damp Basement Basics - [ Traducir esta página ]Damp Basement Basics: Four Strategies for Drying the Drips ... Fortunately, it's easy to handle many of the things that cause damp basements. ...
www.cornerhardware.com/.../damp_basement.../44 - Estados Unidos - En caché
Damp Basements - [ Traducir esta página ]Damp basements are one of the most common problems that plague homes. This includes old houses and new houses. Many damp basements can be improved simply ...
www.livingwithmyhome.com/.../pillar-to-post-damp-basement.a... - En caché - Similares
Basement Conversions & Damp Proofing - [ Traducir esta página ]How to covert a basement or waterproof your cellar. Waterproofing advice and a practical guide to converting your basement.
www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/basement.htm - En caché - Similares

Saludos!
eski en Aca :))


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Note added at 12 mins (2011-05-04 17:35:06 GMT)
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Glad to help, Darko: hope my suggestion is useful to you.
:)) eski

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Note added at 43 days (2011-06-17 02:50:04 GMT) Post-grading
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Thanks to Darko & to all of my peers; eski :))

eski
Mexico
Local time: 09:41
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
Notes to answerer
Asker: thanks


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Rantes: damp is the right term for basements.
4 mins
  -> Hi Rantes: Thanks & saludos from sunny Acapulco: eski :))

agree  lorenab23: yes, damp for sure!
8 mins
  -> Hi Lorena: Thanks & have a great rest of the week! eski :))

agree  FVS (X): VZ.
1 hr
  ->  Thanks again, FVS! eski :))

agree  Lydia De Jorge: Swimming pools? Wet rooms? hijole!
1 hr
  -> Yes my little chickadee: I invite you to enter my basement hot tub... (Just kidding, Wats!) :)) eski

agree  James Loughran: Definitely damp, humid makes it sound more like it's in the tropics
1 hr
  -> Hola talosa: muchas gracias por tu confirmatión: eski in Aca

agree  Lisa McCarthy: Yup!
1 hr
  -> Thanks LisaMac: Saludos from Mexico! eski :))

agree  Mirtha Grotewold
2 hrs
  -> Hola Mirtha: Muchas gracias y saludos desde Acapulco lindo! eski

agree  Jaime Hyland: Yes indeed!
2 hrs
  -> Gracias & muchos saludos, Jaime. eski
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