La tubería
Example: La tubería está rota y hay agua en el suelo.
Definition
"La tubería" refers to a system of pipes used to transport water, gas, or other fluids within buildings or infrastructure. It is essential in construction for distributing these substances effectively and safely throughout a structure.
Etymology
The word "la tubería" comes from the Spanish noun 'tubo,' meaning pipe or tube, combined with the suffix '-ería,' which indicates a collection or system of something. The term literally means a network or system of tubes. Did you know 'tubo' itself derives from the Latin 'tubus,' which also means pipe or tube?
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"La tubería" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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