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tubos

TOO-bohsˈtubos

“tubos” means “pipes” in Spanish (plumbing or construction).

pipes, tubes

Also: barrels
NounmA1
A stack of various grey industrial pipes neatly arranged in a pile.

📝 In Action

Los tubos de la cocina están rotos.

A1

The kitchen pipes are broken.

Necesitamos unos tubos de cartón para el proyecto.

A2

We need some cardboard tubes for the project.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tuberías (piping/plumbing system)
  • cañerías (pipes (specifically for water))

Common Collocations

  • tubos de escape – exhaust pipes
  • tubos de ensayo – test tubes
  • tubos fluorescentes – fluorescent lights

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "tubos" in Spanish:

barrels→pipes→tubes→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: tubos

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is a set of 'tubos de ensayo'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
tubo(tube/pipe) — Noun
tubería(piping) — Noun
entubar(to intubate or put into a pipe) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
cubosadobos
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'tubus', which referred to a pipe, trumpet, or water-conduit.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: tubeFrench: tubeItalian: tubo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'tubos' the same as 'tuvo'?

No! They sound exactly the same in Spanish, but 'tubos' with a 'B' are pipes, while 'tuvo' with a 'V' means 'he/she had'.

When should I use 'cañerías' instead of 'tubos'?

'Cañerías' is specifically used for water pipes or sewage systems. 'Tubos' is a more general word for any cylindrical object.