Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
instalaciones eléctricas a la vista y embutidas
English translation:
surface and embedded electrical instalations
Spanish term
Linking languages
Native in: Spanish (Variants: Latin American, Uruguayan, Argentine) 
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
instalaciones eléctricas a la vista y embutidas
Proposed translations
Spain
Professional, Reliable & Committed
Native in: English 
, Portuguese
Works in: English to Portuguese, French to Spanish, Portuguese to Spanish, and 7 more.
electrical instalations on surface or embedded
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These cables are used for installation in surface mounted or embedded conduits, or similar closed systems
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shows a surface-mounted switch and outlet. These are contained in their own weatherproof boxes and can be mounted directly to any flat surface
Surface mounted boxes: Screw-on or hinged cover. Provide silicon bronze standard retaining
screws where accessible only to authorized personnel, security type and all other locations.
Spaced 12” maximum.
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Surface mounted ceiling fixtures and surface mounted wall bracket fixtures shall
have cast outlet box where used with RGSC and IMC.
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Note added at 2002-05-12 14:27:09 (GMT)
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http://intranet.cps.k12.il.us/Technology/12/16130_BOXES.PDF
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Note added at 2002-05-12 14:28:57 (GMT)
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http://www.usace.army.mil/inet/usace-docs/eng-manuals/em1110...
17 years in professional translation
Native in: German
Works in: German to English, English to German, Spanish to German, and 4 more.
under the plaster
The meaning is that there are visible cables as well as cables installed under the plaster of the wall, or if the context allows for that, in the ground (floor). It depends on whether the context is about electrical installations in a house or building or about open air installations.
Argentina
OIL, GAS, ENERGY, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT...
Native in: English , Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
external or embedded electrical installations
United Kingdom
for huge jobs with tight deadlines
Native in: English (Variants: US, UK)
Works in: Spanish to English
electrical installations visible or built in
Italy
Intelligent translations
Native in: English , Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
surface or embedded wiring
United States
43 years of Border Experience and fast.
Native in: English , Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
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