El sistema de drenatge
Example: El sistema de drenatge evita inundacions durant les pluges fortes.
Definition
"El sistema de drenatge" refers to the network of pipes, channels, and other structures designed to remove excess water from an area, preventing flooding during heavy rains and protecting buildings and infrastructure from water damage.
Etymology
The phrase "el sistema de drenatge" comes from Catalan, where "sistema" means system and "drenatge" relates to drainage. "Drenatge" derives from the Latin word 'drainare,' meaning to drain or remove water. Did you know that drainage systems have been essential since ancient times to manage water and prevent floods?
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"El sistema de drenatge" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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