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drain in Spanish

drain in Spanish is desagüe, desaguadero, desaguador — drain means a pipe or channel that carries away unwanted liquid.

drain in Spanish

desagüe
noun
(chiefly, US, Canada) A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)
desaguadero
noun
(chiefly, US, Canada) A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)
desaguador
noun
(chiefly, US, Canada) A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)
dren
noun
(chiefly, US, Canada) A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)
drenaje
noun
(chiefly, US, Canada) A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)
absorbedero
noun
(chiefly, UK) An access point or conduit for rainwater that drains directly downstream in a (drainage) basin without going through sewers or water treatment in order to prevent or belay floods.
aliviadero
noun
(chiefly, UK) An access point or conduit for rainwater that drains directly downstream in a (drainage) basin without going through sewers or water treatment in order to prevent or belay floods.
sumidero
noun
(chiefly, UK) An access point or conduit for rainwater that drains directly downstream in a (drainage) basin without going through sewers or water treatment in order to prevent or belay floods.
desaguadero
noun
Something consuming resources and providing nothing in return.
sangría
noun
Something consuming resources and providing nothing in return.
tubo abierto
noun
Something consuming resources and providing nothing in return.
drenar
verb
(intransitive) To lose liquid.
perder
verb
(intransitive) To lose liquid.
desaguar
verb
(transitive, ergative) To convert a perennially wet place into a dry one.
desecar
verb
(transitive, ergative) To convert a perennially wet place into a dry one.
agotar
verb
(transitive) To deplete of energy or resources.
drenar
verb
(transitive) To draw off by degrees; to cause to flow gradually out or off; hence, to exhaust.
desaguar
verb
(transitive) To draw off by degrees; to cause to flow gradually out or off; hence, to exhaust.
perder
verb
(transitive) To draw off by degrees; to cause to flow gradually out or off; hence, to exhaust.

What does "drain" mean?

  1. noun A pipe or channel that carries away unwanted liquid.
    "A small drain in the shower floor carries the water away."
  2. verb To cause liquid to flow away, or for liquid to flow away, from something.
    "Let the bath drain completely before you scrub the tub."
  3. verb To gradually use up someone's energy, money, or resources.
    "Constant worry can drain your strength before the day has even begun."
  4. noun Something that steadily consumes resources without giving anything back.
    "Keeping that old car has become a drain on our monthly budget."
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drain in a sentence

  • A small drain in the shower floor carries the water away.
  • Someone poured oil down the kitchen drain and blocked it.
  • Let the bath drain completely before you scrub the tub.
  • Drain the pasta before adding the sauce.

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What is "drain" in Spanish?
"drain" in Spanish is desagüe, desaguadero, desaguador. drain means: A pipe or channel that carries away unwanted liquid.
How do you use "drain" in a sentence?
Example: "A small drain in the shower floor carries the water away." In Spanish, "drain" is desagüe, desaguadero, desaguador.
Are there other ways to say "drain" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 15 translations listed for "drain": desagüe, desaguadero, desaguador, dren, drenaje, absorbedero.
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