Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

Hincon

English translation:

puncture

Added to glossary by judith ryan
May 22, 2013 10:39
11 yrs ago
Spanish term

Hincon

Spanish to English Tech/Engineering Construction / Civil Engineering
A document about injuries during construction caused by hand tools (lampa, pico e barreta) causing "golpe, corte, hincon".

Document is from Peru.

Thanks!
Proposed translations (English)
3 puncture
4 slash

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puncture

I think I would translate 'hincón' as 'puncture'.

This is because 'hincar', the verb, means:
Clavar o meter una cosa con punta en otra ejerciendo una presión: hincó el tenedor en el filete.


'Puncture' can be used in this context in English. See:
Puncture Wound Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - When to Seek ...www.emedicinehealth.com/puncture.../page4_em.htm‎En cache
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A puncture wound can be caused by splinters, sharp objects like nails, pins, ... If there is loss of feeling, numbness, or inability to move an arm or leg below the ...How to Treat a Puncture Wound - First Aid - About.comfirstaid.about.com › ... › Soft Tissue Injuries‎En cache
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18 sept. 2011 – Deep puncture wounds (or those of unknown depth) to the abdomen, back, pelvis , thigh, chest, or if bleeding will not stop, call 911. Also call ...
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Spanish term (edited): hincón

slash

From Oxford Spanish distionary:

hincón masculino

1 (Perú familiar) (inyección) jab (familiar), shot (familiar)

2 (Perú argot) (cuchillada) slash

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Hope this helps


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Note added at 1 hr (2013-05-22 12:21:56 GMT)
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