Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

no se aboyan

English translation:

dent resistant

Added to glossary by Candace Holt Ryan
Jun 11, 2015 20:11
8 yrs ago
Spanish term

no se aboyan

Spanish to English Tech/Engineering Mechanics / Mech Engineering
In a description of very durable children's toys/games, the line says: I found that "aboyar" is to lay buoys!? I have no idea what this means regarding a child's toy. The toys are plastic shapes that fit together to form different shapes, toys, forms, etc., similar to Legos here in the U.S. I'd really appreciate any help you can provide.

Mil gracias.
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Discussion

Juan Jacob Jun 11, 2015:
¿Pregunta PRO? Tss. Ver conjugación abollar1.

(Der. del lat. bŭlla 'burbuja', 'bola').

1. tr. Producir una depresión en una superficie con un golpe o apretándola. U. t. c. prnl.
Susana Magnani Jun 11, 2015:
Sí, no se abollan. And "abollar" means to dent. According to the RAE: 1. tr. Producir una depresión en una superficie con un golpe o apretándola. U. t. c. prnl.
Andres Fekete Jun 11, 2015:
Where is the text from? Are the toys metallic? Here in Uruguay aboyado means dented. Like a ding in a car door for example.
DLyons Jun 11, 2015:
That seems more likely :-)
Jorge Merino Jun 11, 2015:
Spelling error, it should be "no se abollan"...

Proposed translations

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dent resistant

There's a spelling mistake as Jorge says.

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Note added at 3 hrs (2015-06-12 00:11:15 GMT)
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In the reference I've posted you'll see "Free Crush Proof Plastic Balls" meaning that

they can be squeezed, but immediately the balls return back to original shape when pressure is released. But in the example you gave, this wouldn't be the case, since the text is about durable plastic toys like building bricks that can't be squeezed. So I think dent- resistant or dent resistant can be a good option, I think.
Peer comment(s):

agree Juan Jacob : Claro y por supuesto que sí.
49 mins
Thanks Juan.
agree Noni Gilbert Riley : Yes, or "no-dent". Not the first time I've encountered this spelling mistake.
2 hrs
Thank you Noni.
agree Marianela Melleda
5 hrs
Thank you Marianela.
agree Billh
10 hrs
Thank you Billh.
agree neilmac : ¡No se abollan! No sé si se rayan o se rallan...
11 hrs
Thanks Neilmac.
agree slothm : Valid however there is another option in use.
17 hrs
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