Example: El desagüe del baño está obstruido y necesita reparación.
Definition
"El desagüe" refers to the drainage system or outlet designed to remove wastewater or excess liquid from places such as bathrooms, kitchens, or streets, ensuring proper water flow and preventing flooding or water damage.
"El desagüe" comes from the Spanish prefix 'des-' meaning 'undo' or 'remove,' combined with 'agua,' meaning 'water.' Together, it literally means 'removal of water,' reflecting its purpose in construction to channel water away from buildings.
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"El desagüe" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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