Example: El depósito de agua se llenó después de la lluvia intensa.
Definition
"El depósito" refers to a container or space used for storing liquids, gases, or other substances. It commonly means a reservoir or tank where water or other materials are kept, such as in the phrase 'El depósito de agua se llenó después de la lluvia intensa.'
Translations
the tank
de opslag
el dipòsit
le réservoir
der Tank
Etymology
The term "el depósito" comes from the Latin word 'depositum,' meaning 'a thing deposited or laid aside.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to describe a place or container where items are stored or kept safely, especially liquids or goods.
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"El depósito" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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