Example: Lo scarico del lavandino è intasato e necessita di riparazione.
Definition
"Lo scarico" refers to the drainage or outlet system designed to remove water or waste from a place, such as a sink or pipe. It is commonly used in logistics and maintenance contexts to indicate the point where liquids or waste exit a system.
Translations
the drain
el desagüe
de afvoer
el desguàs
le drain
der Abfluss
o ralo
Etymology
The term "lo scarico" comes from the Italian verb "scaricare," meaning to unload or discharge. Originally related to unloading cargo, it evolved to describe the removal or discharge of liquids or waste. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English 'discharge.'
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the drain