Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Portuguese term or phrase:
A ANVISA retirou o microscópio que eu importei da Alemanha.
English translation:
ANVISA withdrew/seized the microscope I imported from Germany.
Added to glossary by
Veronikka (X)
Apr 26, 2008 03:44
16 yrs ago
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A ANVISA retirou o microscópio que eu importei da Alemanha.
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A ANVISA retirou o microscópio que eu importei da Alemanha.
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3 hrs
Heloisa Ferreira
Brazil
Brazil
Native in Portuguese
Brazil
Medicine and gaming, 10+ experience
Native in: Portuguese (Variant: Brazilian) 
Works in: English to Portuguese, Spanish to Portuguese
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15
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ANVISA withdrew the microscope I imported from Germany.
Another suggestion for "reter". Also, I wouldn't use "the" before ANVISA, since it's a public organ.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks to all for your help! Heloisa and Jose Crespo, your suggestions were excellent.
Many thanks!"
15 mins
Gad Kohenov
Israel
Israel
Works in field
Israel
30 years of experience+satisfied clients
Native in: French 
, Hebrew
Works in: English to Hebrew, Hebrew to English, French to Hebrew, and 8 more.
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8
The ANVISA withheld the microscope I imported from Germany
This is the idea.
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Note added at 18 mins (2008-04-26 04:03:10 GMT)
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A proposito ANVISA is: The National Health Surveillance Agency-
Web Results
Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária - www.anvisa.gov.br
The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) was established by Law 9.782,
of January 26, 1999. The Agency is designated an autonomous agncy operating ...
www.anvisa.gov.br/eng/index.htm - 32k - Similar pages
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Note added at 18 mins (2008-04-26 04:03:10 GMT)
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A proposito ANVISA is: The National Health Surveillance Agency-
Web Results
Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária - www.anvisa.gov.br
The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) was established by Law 9.782,
of January 26, 1999. The Agency is designated an autonomous agncy operating ...
www.anvisa.gov.br/eng/index.htm - 32k - Similar pages
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ANVISA seized the microscope I imported from Germany
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airmailrpl
: more likely
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thanks airmailrpl
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Andrea Munhoz
: I think it is the correct, due to the nature of ANVISA :-)
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obrigado andrea
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rhandler
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obrigado rhandler
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Marcos de Lima
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obrigado noblelima
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Donna Sandin
: IF the context indicates that ANVISA never released it (see my comment to Gilmar's answer) then "seized" is the best option
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thanks donna
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Katarina Peters
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obrigado katarina
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Cristina Santos
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obrigado cristina
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Gilmar Fernandes
: Yes, Zé I have to agree with "seized" also, after learning about the nature of ANVISA.
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obrigado gilmar
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Gilmar Fernandes
United States
United States
Native in Portuguese
&
English
Works in field
United States
25 + yrs. Business experience PORT- ENG
Native in: Portuguese , English
Works in: Portuguese to English, English to Portuguese
Related KudoZ points
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103
ANVISA took care of the Import/Customs procedures of the microscope I ordered from Germany.
In this context, when we have the word "retirar" and we're talking about importing a product, "retirar" means to release from Customs or take care of the Import red-tape paperwork (Import License, payment of import duties, etc). I've worked in the export business for many years exporting from the U.S. to customers here in Brazil and that's how my customers referred to "retirar as mercardorias da Alfândega".
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Note added at 1 day9 hrs (2008-04-27 12:52:45 GMT)
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Good Morning Guys/Gals,
Yes, after reading more of the other answers posted here and also these two comments from Rhandler & Donna, I am retracting my answer, since it does not fit this particular context. I suppose all those years in the Export business are still ingrained in my mind and automatically associated the words "retirar" and "importei" from Veronika's sentence meaning "to release from Customs" and didn't even pay attention to ANVISA - mistakenly thinking it could be a customs broker or something to that effect ("despachante") ....mea culpa! Also, repeating Ms.Sandin's remarks with exclamation marks: CONTEXT!!! In this translation business CONTEXT is definitely the name of the game.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend guys. Here in Belo Horizonte, we have the first game of the finals of the Estadual Mineiro: Cruzeiro X Atlético !
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Note added at 1 day9 hrs (2008-04-27 12:52:45 GMT)
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Good Morning Guys/Gals,
Yes, after reading more of the other answers posted here and also these two comments from Rhandler & Donna, I am retracting my answer, since it does not fit this particular context. I suppose all those years in the Export business are still ingrained in my mind and automatically associated the words "retirar" and "importei" from Veronika's sentence meaning "to release from Customs" and didn't even pay attention to ANVISA - mistakenly thinking it could be a customs broker or something to that effect ("despachante") ....mea culpa! Also, repeating Ms.Sandin's remarks with exclamation marks: CONTEXT!!! In this translation business CONTEXT is definitely the name of the game.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend guys. Here in Belo Horizonte, we have the first game of the finals of the Estadual Mineiro: Cruzeiro X Atlético !
Peer comment(s):
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rhandler
: This is a very optimistic approach, unless the person who speaks is a close friend of someone at ANVISA. I wouldn't bet on that.
1 hr
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Donna Sandin
: I agree with Gilmar but seems more likely Anvisa [Brazilian Sanitary Surveillance Agency or Health Regulatory Agency] took possession of the item. Context!!!! Maybe after questioning it they DID release it
3 hrs
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dorisarraia
: Yes, it is a good point; we have to heed ouer words.Thanks
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Obrigado Doris.
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