Glossary entry

Italian term or phrase:

angoli vivi

English translation:

straight edge

Added to glossary by Julie Preston
Aug 8, 2007 11:51
17 yrs ago
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Italian term

angoli vivi

Italian to English Other Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
describing the corners of pillowcases. Are they pointed?
Proposed translations (English)
4 straight edge
4 +2 sharp corners
Change log

Aug 8, 2007 18:13: Julie Preston Created KOG entry

Discussion

Lucia Ghisu Aug 8, 2007:
I think you are right they are pointed corners. See definition below for "vivo":
8 agg. FO di spigolo, non smussato, acuto: spigolo, angolo v.
http://www.demauroparavia.it/128250

Proposed translations

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straight edge

straight edge(d) as opposed to rounded or pleated. But your answer "pointed corners" sounds fine.
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+2
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sharp corners

That's it!

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Peer comment(s):

agree wanita
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agree Blerta Alikaj
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