Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
cuando esté de por medio
English translation:
when the smooth progress of the work is at stake
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Manuel Aburto
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cuando esté de por medio
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Buenas tardes,
El texto a continuación forma parte de una de las atribuciones del Contratante en un contrato:
Derecho a pedir la sustitución del Ingeniero Residente: El Contratante tendrá en todo momento el derecho de solicitar por escrito a El Contratista, la sustitución del Ingeniero Residente **cuando esté de por medio** la buena marcha de los trabajos, tanto para salvaguardar la calidad de las obras ejecutadas como para mantener la disciplina de las relaciones laborales. El Contratante se reserva el derecho de aceptar o rechazar la designación del Ingeniero Residente propuesto por El Contratista.
El texto a continuación forma parte de una de las atribuciones del Contratante en un contrato:
Derecho a pedir la sustitución del Ingeniero Residente: El Contratante tendrá en todo momento el derecho de solicitar por escrito a El Contratista, la sustitución del Ingeniero Residente **cuando esté de por medio** la buena marcha de los trabajos, tanto para salvaguardar la calidad de las obras ejecutadas como para mantener la disciplina de las relaciones laborales. El Contratante se reserva el derecho de aceptar o rechazar la designación del Ingeniero Residente propuesto por El Contratista.
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when the smooth progress of the work is at stake
As mentioned above, this expression often suggests that some benefit is "at stake". i.e. the idea that "algo está en juego/en entredicho".
Compulsory nod to David for my having stolen his "smooth progress".
Compulsory nod to David for my having stolen his "smooth progress".
Peer comment(s):
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Robert Carter
: "At stake" or "in jeopardy" is the key idea here. I might have gone for "productivity" for "buena marcha" here, but "smooth progress" is more colourful. Saludos Andy!
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"in jeopardy" is a more elegant solution. Thanks. (Do you have any news about our mutual friend, Charles D.?)
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Comment: "Thanks Andy!"
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Ninoslav Matijevic
Serbia
Serbia
Serbia
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Works in: English to Serbian, Serbian to English, Croatian to English, and 1 more.
When progress in work is in the interest of the employer
Translation: "When progress in work is in the interest of the employer"
In the middle, this is about the possibility of replacing the engineer who follows, attends and is responsible for the works.
Regards,
In the middle, this is about the possibility of replacing the engineer who follows, attends and is responsible for the works.
Regards,
Peer comment(s):
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Andrew Bramhall
: This is incorrectly worded, sorry.
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Thank you for the advice and your opinion. What to think... Greetings
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Andrew Bramhall
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
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68
where this might cut across /come between ( a succesful conclusion of the works being carried out)
There is a right to request replacement of the head engineer where to continue to employ this person might have a negative effect on the job's outcome, due to some incompetence or other; in other words, where his continued employment in the job cuts across or comes between a successful outcome.
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David Hollywood
Native in English
worked for int. orgs (IMF, OAS, IDB)
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, German to English
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700
to ensure smooth progress in carrying out the works (project)
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Note added at 7 hrs (2020-08-22 03:53:05 GMT)
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tanto para salvaguardar la calidad de las obras ejecutadas como para mantener la disciplina de las relaciones laborales.
both in terms of safeguarding the quality of work (already) performed and upholding labo(u)r relations protocols/agreements
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Note added at 7 hrs (2020-08-22 03:53:05 GMT)
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tanto para salvaguardar la calidad de las obras ejecutadas como para mantener la disciplina de las relaciones laborales.
both in terms of safeguarding the quality of work (already) performed and upholding labo(u)r relations protocols/agreements
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