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Arquitectura y Construcción - Sistema de Fontanería

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el sistema de plomería como "alcantarilla", "desagüe" y "tubería".

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downspout
downspout
[Sustantivo]

a vertical pipe attached to a building which carries away rainwater from the roof to the ground

tubo de bajada pluvial

tubo de bajada pluvial

Ex: The downspout was rusted, so we had to replace it with a new plastic one. 

El bajante estaba oxidado, así que tuvimos que reemplazarlo por uno nuevo de plástico.

sewer
sewer
[Sustantivo]

a system of underground pipes and tunnels used to carry away used water and waste matter from houses, factories, etc.

alcantarilla, cloaca

alcantarilla, cloaca

Ex: Raw sewage leaked into the river due to a malfunction in the sewer network. 
pipework
pipework
[Sustantivo]

the pipes of a building or machine that carry water, gas, or oil

tubería

tubería

blockage
blockage
[Sustantivo]

the obstruction or partial restriction of a passage, such as a pipe, duct, or pathway, preventing the smooth flow of air, fluid, or other substances

obstrucción, bloqueo

obstrucción, bloqueo

cesspit
cesspit
[Sustantivo]

an underground tank used for the temporary storage of sewage or wastewater

pozo negro, fosa séptica

pozo negro, fosa séptica

Ex: The old property had a cesspit instead of a modern septic system. 

La antigua propiedad tenía un pozo negro en lugar de un sistema séptico moderno.

cutoff
cutoff
[Sustantivo]

a valve, gate, or device that is used to stop or control the flow of fluid or gas within a pipe or conduit

válvula de corte, dispositivo de cierre

válvula de corte, dispositivo de cierre

drain
drain
[Sustantivo]

a pipe in the bottom of a sink, bath, etc. through which dirty water flows out

desagüe

desagüe

Ex: Residents were advised to avoid pouring grease down the drain to prevent clogs in the plumbing system. 

Se aconsejó a los residentes que evitaran verter grasa por el desagüe para prevenir obstrucciones en el sistema de plomería.

drainage
drainage
[Sustantivo]

the process of removing excess water or other liquids from an area or system, typically through a network of pipes, channels, or natural slopes

drenaje

drenaje

Ex: The contractor ensured that the drainage around the building was designed to avoid any water damage. 

El contratista aseguró que el drenaje alrededor del edificio fue diseñado para evitar cualquier daño por agua.

drainpipe
drainpipe
[Sustantivo]

a pipe installed in a building's plumbing system that carries wastewater or excess water away from the structure

tubo de desagüe

tubo de desagüe

duct
duct
[Sustantivo]

a hollow conduit or passage that is used for the distribution, circulation, or ventilation of air, gases, or other substances within a building or system

conducto, tubo

conducto, tubo

ducting
ducting
[Sustantivo]

the system of pipes, channels, or conduits used to convey or distribute air, gases, or other substances within a building, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, or industrial setup

conductos, sistema de ductos

conductos, sistema de ductos

Ex: He noticed that the ducting in the old house was clogged, which was affecting the airflow. 

Se dio cuenta de que el sistema de conductos en la casa vieja estaba obstruido, lo que estaba afectando el flujo de aire.

fatberg
fatberg
[Sustantivo]

a large congealed mass or blockage in a sewer system that is primarily composed of fats, oils, grease, and non-biodegradable items that have been flushed down drains or toilets

fatberg, montón de grasa

fatberg, montón de grasa

Ex: Many cities have launched campaigns to educate people on the dangers of fatbergs and how to prevent them. 

Muchas ciudades han lanzado campañas para educar a las personas sobre los peligros de los fatbergs y cómo prevenirlos.

faucet
faucet
[Sustantivo]

an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe

llave, grifo, canilla

llave, grifo, canilla

Ex: She replaced the old faucet with a modern, stainless steel one. 

Ella reemplazó el viejo grifo por uno moderno de acero inoxidable.

gutter
gutter
[Sustantivo]

an open pipe that is attached beneath the edge of a building roof and carries rainwater away

canaleta

canaleta

Ex: The downspout carried water from the gutter down to the ground. 

El canalón llevaba el agua desde el canalón hasta el suelo.

main
main
[Sustantivo]

a large pipe through which water or gas is carried to a building

cañería principal, cable principal

cañería principal, cable principal

Ex: The building is connected to the city's main for water supply. 

El edificio está conectado a la red principal de la ciudad para el suministro de agua.

outfall
outfall
[Sustantivo]

a point or location where water or another substance is discharged or flows out from a system, such as a drainage system, sewer, or wastewater treatment plant, into a body of water or the environment

emisario, desagüe

emisario, desagüe

Ex: After heavy rain, the outfall released a large amount of water into the sea. 

Después de fuertes lluvias, el emisario liberó una gran cantidad de agua al mar.

drainage system
drainage system
[Sustantivo]

a network of pipes, channels, and structures designed to collect and channel excess water, wastewater, or other liquids away from an area or a property

sistema de drenaje, red de desagüe

sistema de drenaje, red de desagüe

Ex: Proper maintenance of the drainage system is crucial for avoiding water damage. 

El mantenimiento adecuado del sistema de drenaje es crucial para evitar daños por agua.

leakage
leakage
[Sustantivo]

the unintended or accidental escape or loss of a substance, typically a liquid or gas, from a container, system, or structure

fuga, escape

fuga, escape

Ex: The leakage from the water tank caused damage to the floor. 

La fuga del tanque de agua causó daños en el piso.

pipe
pipe
[Sustantivo]

a cylindrical hollow tube or conduit typically made of metal, plastic, or other materials, used for the transportation of fluids, gases, or other substances from one place to another

tubo, cañería

tubo, cañería

Ex: The factory used a series of pipes to transport chemicals safely. 

La fábrica utilizó una serie de tuberías para transportar productos químicos de manera segura.

pipeline
pipeline
[Sustantivo]

a system of interconnected pipes used for the transport of liquids, gases, or other substances over long distances

tubería, oleoducto/gasoducto

tubería, oleoducto/gasoducto

running water
running water
[Sustantivo]

water that is brought into a house, building, etc. through pipes

agua corriente, agua potable

agua corriente, agua potable

Ex: During the drought, conserving running water became a priority for the entire community. 

Durante la sequía, conservar el agua corriente se convirtió en una prioridad para toda la comunidad.

septic tank
septic tank
[Sustantivo]

an underground container that treats household wastewater by allowing solids to settle and separate from the liquid before further treatment or absorption into the soil

tanque séptico, fosa séptica

tanque séptico, fosa séptica

Ex: The house relies on a septic tank for waste disposal since it is in a rural area. 

La casa depende de un tanque séptico para la eliminación de residuos ya que se encuentra en una zona rural.

sewage
sewage
[Sustantivo]

the waste water and other liquid waste from homes, businesses, and factories, usually carried away through pipes and treated

aguas residuales,  alcantarillado

aguas residuales, alcantarillado

Ex: Proper disposal of sewage is essential for public health. 

La eliminación adecuada de las aguas residuales es esencial para la salud pública.

sluice
sluice
[Sustantivo]

a channel or gate that is used to control or redirect the flow of water. It typically consists of a barrier that can be opened or closed to regulate the passage of water

esclusa, compuerta

esclusa, compuerta

spigot
spigot
[Sustantivo]

a valve or tap that is used to control the release of water from a pipe or container

grifo, llave

grifo, llave

standpipe
standpipe
[Sustantivo]

a vertical pipe or fixture connected to a water supply system, typically equipped with valves or outlets, used for firefighting purposes or as a source of water in buildings

columna seca, columna de incendios

columna seca, columna de incendios

Ex: The workers turned the valve on the standpipe to begin filling the water tank. 

Los trabajadores abrieron la válvula en la columna de alimentación para comenzar a llenar el tanque de agua.

stopcock
stopcock
[Sustantivo]

a valve or faucet used to control or shut off the flow of water or other fluids in a plumbing system, typically located at a point where pipes connect or branch

llave de paso, válvula de cierre

llave de paso, válvula de cierre

Ex: The landlord showed me where the stopcock is located in case of an emergency. 

El casero me mostró dónde está ubicada la llave de paso en caso de una emergencia.

valve
valve
[Sustantivo]

a mechanical device that controls or regulates the flow of fluids, such as liquids, gases, or slurries, by opening, closing, or partially obstructing passageways within a pipe or system

válvula, llave

válvula, llave

Ex: She adjusted the valve to control the airflow in the lab. 

Ella ajustó la válvula para controlar el flujo de aire en el laboratorio.

sump
sump
[Sustantivo]

a pit or reservoir typically found in the basement or lower level of a building that collects excess water or liquid, such as groundwater, rainwater, or wastewater

sumidero, pozo de recogida

sumidero, pozo de recogida

waste pipe
waste pipe
[Sustantivo]

a pipe within a building's plumbing system that carries wastewater from plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, or showers, to the main drainage system or septic tank for proper disposal or treatment

tubo de desagüe, cañería de aguas residuales

tubo de desagüe, cañería de aguas residuales

Ex: A broken waste pipe can cause flooding in the basement. 

Una tubería de desagüe rota puede causar inundaciones en el sótano.

water main
water main
[Sustantivo]

a large underground pipe that delivers potable water from a water treatment plant or other water source to individual buildings or communities

tubería principal de agua, conducto principal de agua

tubería principal de agua, conducto principal de agua

Ex: The city is replacing old water mains to improve the water supply system. 

La ciudad está reemplazando las antiguas tuberías de agua para mejorar el sistema de suministro de agua.

waterworks
waterworks
[Sustantivo]

the infrastructure and facilities responsible for supplying clean water and managing wastewater

obras hidráulicas, sistemas de agua

obras hidráulicas, sistemas de agua

plumbing
plumbing
[Sustantivo]

the system of pipes for the distribution of water in a building

plomería

plomería

Ex: He learned the basics of plumbing to be able to handle minor repairs around the house. 
plumbing fixture
plumbing fixture
[Sustantivo]

a device or appliance connected to a plumbing system that is used for a specific function related to water supply or drainage

aparato de fontanería, equipo sanitario

aparato de fontanería, equipo sanitario

Ex: The house was renovated, and all the plumbing fixtures were upgraded. 

La casa fue renovada y todos los aparatos de fontanería fueron actualizados.

pipe fitting
pipe fitting
[Sustantivo]

a component used in plumbing and construction to join, redirect, or control the flow of fluids or gases in a piping system

accesorio de tubería, conexión de tubería

accesorio de tubería, conexión de tubería

Ex: He went to the hardware store to buy the right pipe fitting for the outdoor irrigation system. 

Fue a la ferretería para comprar el accesorio de tubería correcto para el sistema de riego al aire libre.

urinal
urinal
[Sustantivo]

a plumbing fixture specifically designed for the purpose of urination. It is typically found in public restrooms and is designed to be used by males

urinario, mingitorio

urinario, mingitorio

Ex: After the game, the men's restroom had a long line for the urinals. 

Después del partido, el baño de hombres tenía una larga fila para los urinarios.

sink
sink
[Sustantivo]

a large and open container that has a water supply and you can use to wash your hands, dishes, etc. in

fregadero

fregadero

Ex: The bathroom sink had a leak, so they called a plumber to fix it. 

El lavabo del baño tenía una fuga, así que llamaron a un fontanero para arreglarlo.

laundry sink
laundry sink
[Sustantivo]

a type of sink that is specifically designed for use in laundry rooms or areas where clothes are washed or laundered

fregadero de lavandería, lavabo de lavandería

fregadero de lavandería, lavabo de lavandería

Ex: She filled the laundry sink with water to wash the muddy shoes. 

Ella llenó el fregadero de la lavandería con agua para lavar los zapatos embarrados.

toilet
toilet
[Sustantivo]

the seat we use for getting rid of bodily waste

váter, inodoro

váter, inodoro

Ex: The toilet seat was equipped with a soft-close mechanism, preventing any accidental slamming. 

El asiento del inodoro estaba equipado con un mecanismo de cierre suave, evitando cualquier golpe accidental.

shower
shower
[Sustantivo]

a piece of equipment that flows water all over your body from above

ducha

ducha

Ex: The outdoor shower in the garden provided a refreshing way to cool off on hot summer days. 

La ducha exterior en el jardín proporcionaba una forma refrescante de refrescarse en los calurosos días de verano.

male pipe
male pipe
[Sustantivo]

a type of pipe fitting that has external threads on the outer surface, designed to be inserted into a corresponding female pipe fitting with internal threads to create a secure and sealed connection for the flow of fluids or gases

tubo macho, conector macho

tubo macho, conector macho

Ex: The male pipe threads fit securely into the valve, ensuring no leaks. 

Los hilos machos encajan de forma segura en la válvula, asegurando que no haya fugas.

female pipe
female pipe
[Sustantivo]

a type of pipe fitting that has internal threads on the inner surface, designed to receive and make a secure connection with a male pipe fitting that has external threads, allowing for the flow of fluids or gases

tubo hembra, conexión hembra

tubo hembra, conexión hembra

Ex: The female pipe was attached to the end of the hose to ensure a tight seal. 

El tubo hembra se conectó al final de la manguera para asegurar un sellado hermético.

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