Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

semicuero

English translation:

artificial leather / imitation leather

Added to glossary by Yvonne Becker
Jun 2, 2009 03:56
15 yrs ago
7 viewers *
Spanish term

semicuero

Spanish to English Art/Literary Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.)
Estoy revisando la traducción de una especie de panfleto sobre un artista plástico y no encuentro la manera de rtaducir semicuero;

"...Una red de hilos densa, cerrada, se transforma en un velo transparente, en una veladura casi pictórica, que deja ver los objetos que sujeta contra un fondo neutral: piedras, maderas, objetos rituales y armas de la cultura yekuana, solitarios, se aprecian suspendidos en el espacio, dialogando con el vacío y configurando una verdadera poesía visual. Estas obras, poseedoras de una singular fuerza simbólica, nos remiten a un mundo primigenio, primitivo, tribal, a contenidos de carácter universal, como aquellas que sugieren la significación de los órganos sexuales femenino y masculino. Lo orgánico y lo geométrico, lo intuitivo y lo racional, conviven, armonizan y se funden sin conflicto en estos trabajos, donde el artista reivindica el uso de materiales industriales, tales como el **semicuero** y el nylon, que adquieren una seductora calidad plástica..."

Siempre había asociado al semicuero con el PVC (poli(cloruro de vinilo)), pero hay pocas referencias donde se combinan ambas palabras, lo que me hace dudar. Muchas gracias por su ayuda.

Discussion

argosys Jul 1, 2009:
semi-leather vs. artificial leather. I suppose the following would be informative:
Semi-Leather – This term is used to described upholstery that uses a combination of cowhide or natural leather and artificial leather, usually made from vinyl. In most cases of “Semi-Leather” (sometimes called “Half-Leather”), only the areas that comes into contact with the human body are upholstered in cowhide leather. This is usually done to reduce costs and is applicable to both the furniture and automotive industries. In some cases, the materials look so similar when the upholstery is done even an expert will find it hard to tell the difference between the artificial leather and the cowhide leather.http://www.carbideco.com.my/automotive.html
If the writer in Spanish used semi-cuero he/she might have meant just that: semi-leather.

Proposed translations

+4
23 mins
Selected

artificial leather

I think the interpretation would be a material similar to leather.


Artificial leather

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Artificial leather is a fabric or finish intended to substitute for leather in fields such as upholstery, clothing and fabrics, and other uses where a leather-like finish is required but the actual material is cost-prohibitive or unsuitable.



--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 7 days (2009-06-09 04:32:23 GMT) Post-grading
--------------------------------------------------

Thanks to all :))
Peer comment(s):

agree psicutrinius
1 min
Thank you psicutrinius
agree David Brown : ..or, imitation leather
2 hrs
Thank you David, yes, I think imitation leather could work here too.:)
agree Rachel Fell
2 hrs
Thank you Rachel
agree Greg Dickie : I agree with imitation leather
2 hrs
Thank you Gregory
Something went wrong...
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks"
1 hr

semi-leather

From Google:
semi leather box - offers from Buyers, importers, purchasers ...
semi leather box buyers directory - over 3000000 registered importers and exporters. semi leather box importers, semi leather box buyers, semi leather box ...
www.tradekey.com/kb-semi-leather-box/ - 47k -

semi-leather dining chair--Furniture in china
We would like to purchase a semi-leather dining chair to accompany our multifunctional dining - pool table. Can you inform me on your:www.fusiontables.com ...
www.furnitureinchina.com/web/BDcontent.aspx?sid=9894&type=6... - 28k -

Furniture (Semi Leather Sofas, Etc) Manufacturer, Buyer, Supplier ...
We can supply you various types of Sofa, indoor furnitures, wooden furniture, etc from Indonesia. Semi Leather sofas, teakwood furnitures, Wooden door, etc.
www.ecplaza.net/tradeleads/seller/4669053/furnitures_semi_l... - 51k -
Peer comment(s):

neutral Constantinos Faridis (X) : yo el primero...tu segundo
4 mins
Something went wrong...
1 hr

semi-leather

Method for producing leather fibrous tissues planted on a basic ... - []Furthermore, referring to the conventional semi-leather fibrous tissue sheets, .... Another object of the invention is to provide a semi-leather fibrous ...
www.freepatentsonline.com/4520058.html -
Prinze Bridle Brow Band, soft semi-leather lining - Cabezadas de ... - [ Μετάφραση αυτής της σελίδας ]Añadir al carro. * Las opciónes con color gris no están disponibles. TEXT_LOADING_ZOOM. Prinze Bridle Brow Band, soft semi-leather lining (Ampliar) ...
horze.es/product_info.php?products_id=10560 - 29k -

Furnitures (Semi Leather Sofas, Etc) Manufacturer, Buyer, Supplier ... - ]We can supply you various types of Sofa, indoor furnitures, wooden
Something went wrong...
3 hrs

leather-look vinyl

Glover Bros fabric, leather and vinylThis page: upholstery face fabrics, curtaining, vinyl and leather-look vinyl. Page 2: leather ... Vinyl (contract, domestic & marine) Leather look see below ...
www.gloverbros.co.uk/Fabric leather vinyl/01_fabric.html - Similar pages
Buff Upholstery Vinyl by FabricDomain.comewaterproof vinyl - leather match. Soft, natural fine -grain faux leather fabric. waterproof vinyl. Buff Color. 54" fabric bolt width. natural leather look ...
www.wholesale-fabric-discount-store.com/mall/Buff-waterproo... - 13k - Cached - Similar pages
Pocket size bound memo book, leather-look vinyl cover, 6-3/8x4, 72 ...Shop for an affordable Pocket size bound memo book, leather-look vinyl cover, 6-3/8x4, 72 pages, black. Compare message pad and memo book prices, stores, ...
www.smarter.com/message-pads-memo-books/pocket-size-bound..... - 48k - Cached - Similar pages

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 3 hrs (2009-06-02 07:09:44 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

or FAUX LEATHER
Something went wrong...
+1
4 hrs

Leatherette

The same as imitation leather

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 4 hrs (2009-06-02 08:17:55 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

It sounds more 'positive' than imitation leather
Peer comment(s):

agree MJ Barber
49 mins
Thanks MJB!
Something went wrong...
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search