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valve in Spanish

valve in Spanish is válvula, llave, grifón — valve means a device that controls or directs the flow of liquid or gas through a pipe or opening.

valve in Spanish

válvula
noun
válvula
noun
A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a space, such as a pipe, manifold, or plenum.
llave
noun
A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a space, such as a pipe, manifold, or plenum.
grifón
noun
A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a space, such as a pipe, manifold, or plenum.

What does "valve" mean?

  1. noun A device that controls or directs the flow of liquid or gas through a pipe or opening.
    "The plumber replaced the broken valve on the radiator pipe."
  2. noun A flap-like structure in the body, such as in the heart, that allows fluid to flow in only one direction.
    "The surgeon explained how the new valve would help his heart work properly."
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valve in a sentence

  • The plumber replaced the broken valve on the radiator pipe.
  • Open the gas valve slowly and check that the cooker lights.
  • The surgeon explained how the new valve would help his heart work properly.
  • Each vein has a tiny valve that stops blood from flowing the wrong way.

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What is "valve" in Spanish?
"valve" in Spanish is válvula, llave, grifón. valve means: A device that controls or directs the flow of liquid or gas through a pipe or opening.
How do you use "valve" in a sentence?
Example: "The plumber replaced the broken valve on the radiator pipe." In Spanish, "valve" is válvula, llave, grifón.
Are there other ways to say "valve" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "valve": válvula, llave, grifón.
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