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On call
Is the term in Spanish de turno?
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1 (summons): to be on call estar* de guardia; the call of duty/to arms (literary) la llamada or (Latin America also) el llamado del deber/a las armas; his hospitality went far beyond the call of duty fue por demás hospitalario; to answer o obey the call of nature (euphemism) hacer* sus (or mis etc) necesidades (euphemism) |
Thanks Peri. De guardia sounds right to me.:thumbsup:
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It's certainly used in the phrase "farmacia de guardia" to indicate 24-hour availability for emergencies. It's not quite "on call" in English, but it's the same concept.
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For example when you go to the bank then you need to take a turn ticket. That's my humble opinion. |
That's right, but as you say "farmacia de turno" could be translated as "duty's chemist"
I've seen "farmacia de turno" in Spain with a synonym usage to "farmacia de guardia" (and Googling it, this is confirmed). Also, to do night duty = hacer el turno nocturno; to do duty as something = hacer las veces de algo, servir de algo b (in phrases) off duty: to come/go off duty = acabar el turno or la guardia; to be off duty « nurse / doctor » = no estar de turno or guardia; « policeman / fireman » = no estar de servicio; on duty: to come/go on duty = empezar el turno or la guardia; he’s on duty all morning « nurse / doctor » = está de turno or de guardia toda la mañana; « policeman / fireman » está de servicio toda la mañana |
Pablo.
Your examples are greatly useful. You have made a great investigation and the more good of this business is that you shared all your knowledge. Thank you. New words for me. Tomorrow I will go on duty early in the company. I'm duty off this weekend Many examples. Please you don't hesitate to correct me. |
You are welcome. A couple of corrections (maybe a native can double check these!)
Tomorrow I will go on duty early I'm off duty (Probably the order is better, This weekend I'm off duty.) |
Thank you Pablo for your contribution.
I will take in mind your advices. I will be off duty this morning. Because Raul did his duty very early today then the boos changed me the duty for tonight. Therefore I will do duty tonight at the company. Weatherford has many changes in the duties of the personal, inclusive I will be off duty the Tuesday, then I will can go with you to the super market with Acela. I will appreciate your corrections. Sincerely yours. |
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(Corrections marked... A native English speaker input would be appreciated... as I was born in Spain... that's why my skin is fair.) :D |
Right - in this context "personal" must be "personnel" (= staff, workers).
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Thank you for the corrections.
Exactly shift is more clear for me. I have changed with Raul my shift, so I can go to the museum. |
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