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manguera

man-GEH-rah/maŋˈɡeɾa/

“manguera” means “hose” in Spanish (general flexible tube for liquids).

hose

Also: garden hose, fire hose
NounfA2
Argentina/Uruguay
A colorful garden hose coiled on a lush green lawn with water droplets sparkling.

📝 In Action

Usa la manguera para regar las flores del jardín.

A1

Use the hose to water the flowers in the garden.

Los bomberos conectaron la manguera al camión rápidamente.

B1

The firefighters quickly connected the hose to the truck.

Hay una fuga en la manguera de la gasolina.

B2

There is a leak in the fuel hose.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tubo flexible (flexible tube)
  • conducto (conduit/pipe)

Common Collocations

  • manguera de jardín – garden hose
  • manguera de incendios – fire hose
  • enrollar la manguera – to roll up the hose

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "manguera" in Spanish:

fire hose→garden hose→hose→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: manguera

Question 1 of 3

Which of these would you use a 'manguera' for?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
manga(sleeve) — Noun
manguerazo(a blast of water from a hose) — Noun
manguerilla(small hose) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish word 'manga' (meaning sleeve or tube), which comes from the Latin 'manica' (sleeve of a garment). The suffix '-era' was added to denote a tool or container.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: mangueira

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'manga' and 'manguera'?

'Manga' usually means the sleeve of a shirt or a tube/funnel, while 'manguera' specifically refers to a flexible hose used for liquids.

Is the 'u' pronounced in 'manguera'?

No, the 'u' is silent. It serves as a marker to make the 'g' sound hard, like in 'guitar'.

Can 'manguera' be used for a gas pump hose?

Yes, 'la manguera de la gasolina' is the standard way to refer to the hose at a gas station.