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Portakabin
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Portakabin [ˈpɔːtəˌkæbɪn]
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Building)™ a portable building quickly set up for use as a temporary office, etc.
Translations
Portakabin® [ˈpɔːtəˌkæbɪn] N (gen) → caseta f prefabricada; (= extension to office etc) → anexo m prefabricado; (= works office etc) → barracón m de obras
Portakabin® [ˈpɔːrtəkæbɪn] n → petit bâtiment transportable par route)m préfabriqué >
Portakabin®
n → Container m; (used as accommodation also) → Wohncontainer m; (used as office also) → Bürocontainer m
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