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FURGONETA [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sociology (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- van lifer
1, record 1, English, van%20lifer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- vanlifer 2, record 1, English, vanlifer
correct
- van dweller 3, record 1, English, van%20dweller
correct
- nomad 2, record 1, English, nomad
noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[This woman] is part of the van life community, a rapidly growing segment of the … population that has sold or stored its belongings and moved into a van. … Van lifers opt for this lifestyle for the simplicity, minimalism and freedom it affords. Some simply travel, some work remotely from their vans as they roam, some take temporary gigs in the towns they visit along the way. Normally, they park their homes in fee-charging public or private campgrounds or in free campsites on public lands. 4, record 1, English, - van%20lifer
Record 1, Key term(s)
- vandweller
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nomade automobile
1, record 1, French, nomade%20automobile
proposal, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne dont le mode de vie est caractérisé par l'usage d'un véhicule aménagé comme habitation mobile. 1, record 1, French, - nomade%20automobile
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- nómada en furgoneta
1, record 1, Spanish, n%C3%B3mada%20en%20furgoneta
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-06-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Camping and Caravanning
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- camper van
1, record 2, English, camper%20van
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- campervan 2, record 2, English, campervan
correct
- class B motorhome 3, record 2, English, class%20B%20motorhome
correct
- class B camper van 3, record 2, English, class%20B%20camper%20van
- van conversion motorhome 4, record 2, English, van%20conversion%20motorhome
- van conversion 5, record 2, English, van%20conversion
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Class B camper van. ... the smallest of the motorhomes. It is built using a conventional van, to which a raised roof has been added. They are ingeniously customized to include sleeping, eating, bathroom and storage facilities. Versatile and maneuverable, they are popular with couples or young families. 3, record 2, English, - camper%20van
Record 2, Key term(s)
- class B campervan
- class B motor-home
- van conversion motor home
- class B motor home
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Camping et caravaning
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fourgonnette de camping
1, record 2, French, fourgonnette%20de%20camping
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- autocaravane de classe B 1, record 2, French, autocaravane%20de%20classe%20B
correct, feminine noun
- fourgonnette de camping de classe B 1, record 2, French, fourgonnette%20de%20camping%20de%20classe%20B
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fourgonnette de camping, aussi appelée autocaravane de classe B, est la plus petite des autocaravanes. Elle est construite à partir d'une fourgonnette ordinaire, à laquelle on ajoute un toit surélevé. L'espace est ingénieusement utilisé pour accommoder des couchettes, une cuisine, une salle de bain et des aires de rangement. Polyvalente et manœuvrable, la fourgonnette de camping est un choix populaire pour les couples ou les jeunes familles. 1, record 2, French, - fourgonnette%20de%20camping
Record 2, Key term(s)
- auto-caravane de classe B
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
- Campamento y caravaning
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- furgoneta campera
1, record 2, Spanish, furgoneta%20campera
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cámper 1, record 2, Spanish, c%C3%A1mper
correct, common gender
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
furgoneta campera; cámper: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que "cámper" es la adaptación del anglicismo "camper van" ("furgoneta campera" […]) y está recogida en el Diccionario de americanismos como sustantivo masculino: un "cámper". No obstante, puesto que designa un tipo de furgoneta, también es posible su uso como femenino […] De acuerdo con las reglas de acentuación, lo adecuado es escribirla con tilde, ya que se trata de una palabra llana terminada en consonante distinta de -n o -s. Su plural es "cámperes", siguiendo las pautas de formación que rigen las palabras acabadas en -r […] 1, record 2, Spanish, - furgoneta%20campera
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-11-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- van
1, record 3, English, van
correct, noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
van: A generic term used to designate different types of vehicles including minivans and full-size vans. 2, record 3, English, - van
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
van: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary. 2, record 3, English, - van
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
van: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 3, English, - van
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fourgonnette
1, record 3, French, fourgonnette
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fourgonnette : Terme générique qui peut désigner différents types de véhicules tels que la minifourgonnette et la fourgonnette de grande taille. Ce terme est aussi employé dans le sens spécifique de «minifourgonnette». 2, record 3, French, - fourgonnette
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fourgonnette : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable. 2, record 3, French, - fourgonnette
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
fourgonnette : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 3, French, - fourgonnette
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- furgoneta
1, record 3, Spanish, furgoneta
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- van 2, record 3, Spanish, van
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vehículo utilizado para transportar bienes o grupos de personas, que tiene generalmente forma de caja y no más de cuatro ruedas y, aunque posea las dimensiones de un auto grande, es más alta que éste con respecto al suelo. 2, record 3, Spanish, - furgoneta
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-08-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- full-size van
1, record 4, English, full%2Dsize%20van
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
full-size van: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary. 2, record 4, English, - full%2Dsize%20van
Record 4, Key term(s)
- full size van
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fourgonnette de grande taille
1, record 4, French, fourgonnette%20de%20grande%20taille
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fourgonnette de grande taille : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable. 2, record 4, French, - fourgonnette%20de%20grande%20taille
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- furgoneta de gran tamaño
1, record 4, Spanish, furgoneta%20de%20gran%20tama%C3%B1o
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- van tamaño completo 2, record 4, Spanish, van%20tama%C3%B1o%20completo
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuando se inició el proyecto de las minivan en 1977, Chrysler aún dominaba el mercado de las van tamaño completo, con un impresionante 45 por ciento, las cuales ofrecían las comodidades propias de un carro familiar, como cerraduras electrónicas, buenos equipos de sonido y descarchador de la ventana trasera. 2, record 4, Spanish, - furgoneta%20de%20gran%20tama%C3%B1o
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-02-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Special Road Transport
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- vanpooling
1, record 5, English, vanpooling
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- van-pooling 2, record 5, English, van%2Dpooling
correct
- van pooling 3, record 5, English, van%20pooling
correct
- van pool 3, record 5, English, van%20pool
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] shared use by multiple commuters of a van that is typically owned by a third party such as a non-profit organization, for-profit business or employer. 4, record 5, English, - vanpooling
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vanpooling: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary. 5, record 5, English, - vanpooling
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transports routiers spéciaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- covoiturage par fourgonnette
1, record 5, French, covoiturage%20par%20fourgonnette
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- cofourgonnettage 2, record 5, French, cofourgonnettage
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Utilisation partagée, par plusieurs navetteurs, d'une fourgonnette qui appartient normalement à des tiers (organisme à but lucratif ou non, entreprise ou employeur). 2, record 5, French, - covoiturage%20par%20fourgonnette
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
covoiturage par fourgonnette : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable. 3, record 5, French, - covoiturage%20par%20fourgonnette
Record 5, Key term(s)
- co-voiturage par fourgonnette
- co-fourgonnettage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por carretera especial
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- aprovechamiento de un viaje en furgoneta
1, record 5, Spanish, aprovechamiento%20de%20un%20viaje%20en%20furgoneta
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Uso de una furgoneta por personas que comparten cotidianamente el mismo trayecto. 1, record 5, Spanish, - aprovechamiento%20de%20un%20viaje%20en%20furgoneta
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En contraste con el término "aprovechamiento de un automóvil" (carpooling), en que el automóvil es de propiedad de una de las personas del grupo, en el concepto representado por "aprovechamiento de un viaje en furgoneta" (vanpooling), la furgoneta suele ser alquilada por la empresa que emplea a los que la usan para desplazarse. 1, record 5, Spanish, - aprovechamiento%20de%20un%20viaje%20en%20furgoneta
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-01-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Special Road Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- van pool
1, record 6, English, van%20pool
correct, noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- vanpool 2, record 6, English, vanpool
correct, noun
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a group of ... people who commute together in a comfortable passenger van [for the same trip purpose]. 3, record 6, English, - van%20pool
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
van pool: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary. 4, record 6, English, - van%20pool
Record 6, Key term(s)
- van-pool
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transports routiers spéciaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- groupe de covoiturage par fourgonnette
1, record 6, French, groupe%20de%20covoiturage%20par%20fourgonnette
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
groupe de covoiturage par fourgonnette : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable. 2, record 6, French, - groupe%20de%20covoiturage%20par%20fourgonnette
Record 6, Key term(s)
- groupe de co-voiturage par fourgonnette
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por carretera especial
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- grupo de compañeros frecuentes de viaje en furgoneta
1, record 6, Spanish, grupo%20de%20compa%C3%B1eros%20frecuentes%20de%20viaje%20en%20furgoneta
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grupo de personas que aprovechan un viaje en furgoneta porque comparten cotidianamente el mismo trayecto. 1, record 6, Spanish, - grupo%20de%20compa%C3%B1eros%20frecuentes%20de%20viaje%20en%20furgoneta
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