El sistema de drenaje
Example: El sistema de drenaje evita inundaciones en la ciudad durante la lluvia.
Definition
"El sistema de drenaje" refers to the network of pipes, channels, and infrastructure designed to remove excess water from an area, preventing flooding and maintaining proper water flow in urban or rural environments.
Etymology
The phrase "el sistema de drenaje" combines Spanish words where "sistema" comes from Latin 'systema,' meaning an organized whole, and "drenaje" derives from the French 'drainage,' which refers to the process of draining water. Did you know that the concept of drainage systems has been crucial since ancient times for managing water in cities?
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"El sistema de drenaje" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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