Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
weighed against
Spanish translation:
sopesar/considerar
Added to glossary by
Manuel Bas y Mansilla
Apr 4, 2019 03:14
5 yrs ago
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English term
United States
From Shakespeare to Cervantes.
Native in: Spanish 
, English
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
weighed against
English to Spanish
Art/Literary
Linguistics
Expressions
"weighed against": I am trying to come out with a good sentence (starting with "however").... Any suggestions?
Poor quality surfaces may not withstand the stress associated with freezing and thawing cycles that can be accelerated with ice melter use. However, the hazards associated with slippery surfaces must be ***weighed against*** the potential for surface damage. The potential for surface damage can be decreased by sealing the surface or by removing any excess slush that results from melting.
Poor quality surfaces may not withstand the stress associated with freezing and thawing cycles that can be accelerated with ice melter use. However, the hazards associated with slippery surfaces must be ***weighed against*** the potential for surface damage. The potential for surface damage can be decreased by sealing the surface or by removing any excess slush that results from melting.
Proposed translations
(Spanish)
| 3 +6 | sopesar | considerar |
Manuel Bas y Mansilla
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| 4 +2 | valorado frente a |
Víctor Zamorano
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| 3 | comparar/ponderar contra |
Juan Arturo Blackmore Zerón
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Change log
Apr 9, 2019 13:38: Manuel Bas y Mansilla Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
+6
10 mins
Manuel Bas y Mansilla
Netherlands
Netherlands
Native in Spanish
Specializes in field
Netherlands
Linguistics, IT, Electronics, Finance.
Native in: Spanish (Variants: Argentine, Rioplatense, Latin American, Uruguayan, Standard-Spain)
Works in: English to Spanish
Related KudoZ points
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4
Selected
sopesar | considerar
'Sopesar' would be right, though it might be more common to say
'considerar X contra/en comparación con Y' replacing X,Y with both conditions.
'considerar X contra/en comparación con Y' replacing X,Y with both conditions.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
33 mins
Juan Arturo Blackmore Zerón
Mexico
Mexico
Native in Spanish
Specializes in field
Mexico
Confianza, certeza, creatividad.
Native in: Spanish (Variant: Mexican)
Works in: English to Spanish, Italian to Spanish, French to Spanish, and 6 more.
Related KudoZ points
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4
comparar/ponderar contra
Sin embargo, los riesgos que las superficies resbaladizas ofrecen se deben ponderar/examinar/comparar detenidamente contra el daño potencial de la superficie.
+2
13 hrs
Víctor Zamorano
Spain
Spain
Native in Spanish
Spain
Ciencias sociales y mucho más
Native in: Spanish (Variant: Standard-Spain)
Works in: French to Spanish, English to Spanish, Portuguese to Spanish, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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4
valorado frente a
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