Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
A fibra o al hilo, a contrafibra o contrahilo
English translation:
with the grain (lengthwise) / against the grain
Added to glossary by
Desmond Graal
Oct 26, 2005 08:32
18 yrs ago
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Spanish term
SUBTITLER AND SCREEN TRANSLATOR
Native in: English 
Works in: Spanish to English, German to English
A fibra o al hilo, a contrafibra o contrahilo
Spanish to English
Tech/Engineering
Printing & Publishing
"El grabado en relieve (xilografía) a fibra o al hilo, a contrafibra o contrahilo".
Hi everyone,
I'm translating a short text about printing and engraving and I've come unstuck with the following terms. In the previous paragraph the author talks about the various printing and engraving methods used throughout the ages. He then goes on to talk about xylography, or wood engraving. I have no idea what the correct terms for "a fibra/al hilo" or "contrafibra/contrahilo" might be.
Any suggestions would be great.
Thanks in advance.
Desmond
Hi everyone,
I'm translating a short text about printing and engraving and I've come unstuck with the following terms. In the previous paragraph the author talks about the various printing and engraving methods used throughout the ages. He then goes on to talk about xylography, or wood engraving. I have no idea what the correct terms for "a fibra/al hilo" or "contrafibra/contrahilo" might be.
Any suggestions would be great.
Thanks in advance.
Desmond
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | with the grain (lengthwise) / against the grain |
Wm Steinmetz (X)
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| 3 | Weft (lengthwise) Warp (crosswise) |
muitoprazer (X)
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Proposed translations
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with the grain (lengthwise) / against the grain
More context would help. The above is not to be confused with a crosscut, across the grain (al bies, al sesgo).
2 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks! I always try and give lots of context, but in this case there isn't much else to add. I think "with and against the grain" is about right.
All the best, and "obrigado" again!
Desmond"
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Weft (lengthwise) Warp (crosswise)
Weft and warp is the term used in textile manufacture,in particular with cotton looms for weaving sheet material.It is used also figuratively in printing to shoe upward and crossword action of for e.g.a silk screen proccess.Literally,to the fibre,to the thread,to crossfibre,to crossthread,and think this would fit here.Web sources are there.
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Note added at 3 hrs 44 mins (2005-10-26 12:17:24 GMT)
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shoe=show,sorry for typo!
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Note added at 3 hrs 44 mins (2005-10-26 12:17:24 GMT)
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shoe=show,sorry for typo!
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Muriel Vasconcellos
: Your answer sounds convincing. Could you show us some references?
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