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bottleneck in Spanish

bottleneck in Spanish is cuello de botella, gollete, boquerón — bottleneck means a point where a process, road, or system narrows and slows everything passing through it.

bottleneck in Spanish

cuello de botella
noun
The narrow portion that forms the pouring spout of a bottle; the neck of a bottle.
gollete
noun
(figurative) In traffic, any narrowing of the road, especially resulting in a delay.
boquerón
noun
(figurative) In traffic, any narrowing of the road, especially resulting in a delay.
cuello
noun
(figurative) In traffic, any narrowing of the road, especially resulting in a delay.
cuello de botella
noun
(figurative) In traffic, any narrowing of the road, especially resulting in a delay.
embotellamiento
noun
(figurative) In traffic, any narrowing of the road, especially resulting in a delay.
embudo
noun
(figurative) In traffic, any narrowing of the road, especially resulting in a delay.
atasco
noun
(by extension) The part of a process that is too slow or cumbersome.
cuello de botella
noun
(by extension) The part of a process that is too slow or cumbersome.

What does "bottleneck" mean?

  1. noun A point where a process, road, or system narrows and slows everything passing through it.
    "The single checkout lane became a bottleneck during the lunch rush."

bottleneck in a sentence

  • The single checkout lane became a bottleneck during the lunch rush.
  • Lack of funding was the main bottleneck holding back the project.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "bottleneck" in Spanish?

"bottleneck" in Spanish is cuello de botella, gollete, boquerón. bottleneck means: A point where a process, road, or system narrows and slows everything passing through it.

How do you use "bottleneck" in a sentence?

Example: "The single checkout lane became a bottleneck during the lunch rush." In Spanish, "bottleneck" is cuello de botella, gollete, boquerón.

Are there other ways to say "bottleneck" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "bottleneck": cuello de botella, gollete, boquerón, cuello, embotellamiento, embudo.

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