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drenar — meaning in English

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English meaning

drain noun A pipe or channel that carries away unwanted liquid.

Senses

drenar is used for these senses in English:

drain (transitive, ergative) To convert a perennially wet place into a dry one.
drain (transitive) To deplete of energy or resources.
drain (transitive) To draw off by degrees; to cause to flow gradually out or off; hence, to exhaust.

drain — full definition

noun A pipe or channel that carries away unwanted liquid.
verb To cause liquid to flow away, or for liquid to flow away, from something.
verb To gradually use up someone's energy, money, or resources.
noun Something that steadily consumes resources without giving anything back.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

ralo dreno secar escoar