tubería
“tubería” means “piping” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
piping, plumbing
Also: tubing
📝 In Action
La tubería de la cocina está goteando.
A2The kitchen piping is leaking.
Tuvieron que cambiar toda la tubería del edificio porque era muy vieja.
B1They had to change all the building's plumbing because it was very old.
El gas circula por una tubería de cobre.
B2The gas flows through a copper pipe.
pipeline
Also: conduit
📝 In Action
La tubería submarina transporta petróleo a la refinería.
B2The underwater pipeline transports oil to the refinery.
Se detectó una fuga en la tubería principal.
B2A leak was detected in the main pipeline.
Están construyendo una nueva tubería para el suministro de agua.
C1They are building a new pipeline for the water supply.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: tubería
Question 1 of 3
What is the difference between 'tubo' and 'tubería'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish word 'tubo' (pipe/tube), which originates from the Latin word 'tubus', meaning a hollow cylinder or pipe.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'tubería' the same as 'cañería'?
Mostly, yes! 'Tubería' is a more general and common term, whereas 'cañería' often specifically refers to the drains or sewer pipes in a house.
Can 'tubería' be plural?
Yes, you can say 'tuberías' if you are referring to several different systems or networks of pipes.
What is the person who fixes 'tuberías' called?
In Spanish, the plumber is called a 'fontanero' (mostly in Spain) or a 'plomero' (mostly in Latin America).