sono tesi a

English translation: are aimed at preserving /aim to preserve

05:44 Apr 17, 2014
Italian to English translations [PRO]
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Italian term or phrase: sono tesi a
I nostri avanzati processi di lavorazione sono tesi a preservare al massimo la naturalità e le proprietà nutrizionali degli ingredienti
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English translation:are aimed at preserving /aim to preserve
Explanation:
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Lydia Cleary
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4 +3are aimed at preserving /aim to preserve
Lydia Cleary
4are meant to
Mario Freitas
4designed
Rosanna Palermo
3oriented to
Gian


  

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oriented to


Explanation:
anche addressed to (in senso figurato)

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Note added at 1 ora (2014-04-17 06:45:18 GMT)
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ovviamente "are oriented to..."

Gian
Italy
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are aimed at preserving /aim to preserve


Explanation:
a possibile version

Lydia Cleary
Italy
Local time: 11:01
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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thanks al ot

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agree  luskie
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agree  Ilaria A. Feltre
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agree  Caterina Macaluso
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are meant to


Explanation:
Sounds better IMO

Mario Freitas
Brazil
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designed


Explanation:
"tesi" in this case means "intended"
I believe "designed" is the best rendition in this context, as the word itself means "intended for a specific purpose"

Something like....
Our production processes are specifically designed to maintain all the natural and nutritional qualities of the ingredients...
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/design?s=t
de·sign [dih-zahyn] Show IPA
verb (used with object)
1.
to prepare the preliminary sketch or the plans for (a work to be executed), especially to plan the form and structure of: to design a new bridge.
2.
to plan and fashion artistically or skillfully.
3.
to intend for a definite purpose: a scholarship designed for foreign students.
4.
to form or conceive in the mind; contrive; plan: The prisoner designed an intricate escape.
5.
to assign in thought or intention; purpose: He designed to be a doctor.



Rosanna Palermo
Local time: 05:01
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian, Native in EnglishEnglish
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