las colocaciones
-the placings
See the entry for colocación.

colocación

la colocación(
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loh
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. placing
La colocación de la grúa fue ardua y cansadora.The placing of the crane was difficult and tedious.
b. positioning
Corregiremos la iluminación una vez que terminemos con la colocación de las cámaras.We will correct the lightning once the camera positioning is done.
c. laying (of stones and tiles)
Antes de comenzar con la colocación de las baldosas, hay que preparar el piso y el cemento.Before starting with the laying of the tiles, you need to prepare the floor and mix the cement.
a. positioning
La colocación de los ejércitos enemigos obligó al general a emprender la retirada hacia el sur.The positioning of the enemy armies forced the general to retreat south.
b. position
¿Quieres cambiar la colocación del sofá?Do you want to change the position of the sofa?
a. job
Mi cuñado me consiguió una colocación en el banco.My brother-in-law got me a job at the bank.
b. position
Ramírez obtuvo una colocación en la Administración central que le dio más poder e influencia.Ramirez obtained a position in the central government that gave him greater power and influence.
a. placement
La empresa decidió recaudar más fondos mediante una colocación privada entre bancos extranjeros.The company decided to raise more investment through a private placement with international banks.
b. placing
La nueva colocación desfavorece a los accionistas actuales.The new placing isn't in the interests of current shareholders.
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