Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
goma vs caucho
English translation:
rubber vs natural latex
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Aug 28, 2008 02:17
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Spanish term
goma vs caucho
Spanish to English
Science
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
shoe soles
I dont understand the difference between "goma " and " caucho " - I thought they both mean rubber....
"Las suelas XXX son de goma, y han sido fabricadas con una elevada proporción de caucho"
Many thanks!
"Las suelas XXX son de goma, y han sido fabricadas con una elevada proporción de caucho"
Many thanks!
Proposed translations
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| 4 +1 | rubber vs natural rubber/latex |
Margaret Schroeder
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| 5 +3 | Both mean rubber |
José J. Martínez
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| 5 | urethane vs rubber |
Daniel Coria
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| 5 | goma = natural rubber; caucho = all rubber |
Richard C. Baca, MIM
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Proposed translations
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Margaret Schroeder
Mexico
Mexico
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Mexico
The right words in the right place.
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rubber vs natural rubber/latex
In your text, goma is apparently the processed material and caucho is the raw material obtained from the rubber tree, called "natural rubber" or "natural latex".
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber
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Comment: "Thank you - I think was technically good and a nice way of not repeating "rubber" in the same sentence. Many thanks!"
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5 mins
José J. Martínez
United States
United States
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English
United States
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Native in: English (Variant: US) 
, Spanish (Variant: Latin American)
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Both mean rubber
This is both a regional thing and also a chemical thing.
Not wanting to get into chemical things, the term rubber soles is suelas de hule en México, suelas de goma--creo que en sud América y de Caucho creo que en España. Puedo estar ocupado en las otras dos regiones pero en México el significado es entendible sea cual fuere.
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..perdón, puedo estar equivocado en las otras dos regiones...
Not wanting to get into chemical things, the term rubber soles is suelas de hule en México, suelas de goma--creo que en sud América y de Caucho creo que en España. Puedo estar ocupado en las otras dos regiones pero en México el significado es entendible sea cual fuere.
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Note added at 7 mins (2008-08-28 02:24:13 GMT)
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..perdón, puedo estar equivocado en las otras dos regiones...
Peer comment(s):
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Yvonne Becker
: Así es, tanto goma como caucho son maneras de decir rubber y son sinónimos
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gracias
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Henry Hinds
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| agree |
slothm
: According to Webster's both mean rubber.
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Daniel Coria
Argentina
Argentina
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urethane vs rubber
What's the difference between rubber and urethane?
Rubber is the sap of trees found mostly in tropical climates. The sap is altered by mixtures of carbon (why it's black) and mineral oils and various fillers. Polyurethane is completely chemical or man-made. Because rubber is a biodegradable product it is affected by ozone and will over time dry rot and degrade, while urethane will keep going and going.
http://www.prothane.com/pages/faq.html
Esta goma de origen poliuretánico (polyester urethane, AU) se caracteriza por su elevada dureza y resistencia a la abrasión así como por su excelente ...
http://www.cergomma.com/cergomma_es.htm
Urethane, an engineered form of rubber, is typically used for molds because of its elasticity. The translucent amber soles of Doc Martens ...
http://artvoice.com/issues/v6n37/what_do_you_want_rubber
This is a Women's shoe. This open toe dress shoe features an elegant pleated ... A non-skid urethane sole with cushioned insole provided all day comfort. ...
http://www.elmshoes.com/index.cfm?do=shop&catid=3&cattype=1
Chocolate Brown Surfer Saltwater Sandals Urethane Sole These Saltwaters are done in Smooth Leather. Fully adjustable strap across the toe. ...
http://www.meandmyfeet.com/category/720065
Brief and Straightforward Guide: What is Urethane Rubber Used For? ... typically in a mold, to give a finished part such as a shoe sole, o-ring or roller. ...
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-urethane-rubber-used-for.htm
My 2 cents...
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The correct word for "goma" in a shoe sole is "urethane":
The outer sole is made of urethane. The layer nearest the foot is soft to absorb shock. The bottom layer is dense and very tough to resist wear. padded ...
http://books.google.com/books?id=KdzRVdjBSmsC&pg=PA165&lpg=P...
Rubber is the sap of trees found mostly in tropical climates. The sap is altered by mixtures of carbon (why it's black) and mineral oils and various fillers. Polyurethane is completely chemical or man-made. Because rubber is a biodegradable product it is affected by ozone and will over time dry rot and degrade, while urethane will keep going and going.
http://www.prothane.com/pages/faq.html
Esta goma de origen poliuretánico (polyester urethane, AU) se caracteriza por su elevada dureza y resistencia a la abrasión así como por su excelente ...
http://www.cergomma.com/cergomma_es.htm
Urethane, an engineered form of rubber, is typically used for molds because of its elasticity. The translucent amber soles of Doc Martens ...
http://artvoice.com/issues/v6n37/what_do_you_want_rubber
This is a Women's shoe. This open toe dress shoe features an elegant pleated ... A non-skid urethane sole with cushioned insole provided all day comfort. ...
http://www.elmshoes.com/index.cfm?do=shop&catid=3&cattype=1
Chocolate Brown Surfer Saltwater Sandals Urethane Sole These Saltwaters are done in Smooth Leather. Fully adjustable strap across the toe. ...
http://www.meandmyfeet.com/category/720065
Brief and Straightforward Guide: What is Urethane Rubber Used For? ... typically in a mold, to give a finished part such as a shoe sole, o-ring or roller. ...
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-urethane-rubber-used-for.htm
My 2 cents...
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Note added at 1 hr (2008-08-28 03:38:15 GMT)
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The correct word for "goma" in a shoe sole is "urethane":
The outer sole is made of urethane. The layer nearest the foot is soft to absorb shock. The bottom layer is dense and very tough to resist wear. padded ...
http://books.google.com/books?id=KdzRVdjBSmsC&pg=PA165&lpg=P...
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Richard C. Baca, MIM
Mexico
Mexico
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&
English
Mexico
Also an int'l stock broker
Native in: English , Spanish
Works in: English, English to Spanish, Spanish to English
goma = natural rubber; caucho = all rubber
"Goma" is an older term going back to the raw product of the rubber tree. "Caucho" comes along later being used in relation to rubber products.
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