How to Say "conduit" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “conduit” is “alcantarilla” — use 'alcantarilla' when referring to a channel or pipe specifically designed to carry water, often found under roads or in urban infrastructure..
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alcantarilla
/al-kan-ta-ree-ya//alkantaˈɾiʝa/
nounC1general
Use 'alcantarilla' when referring to a channel or pipe specifically designed to carry water, often found under roads or in urban infrastructure.
Examples
La carretera pasa sobre una pequeña alcantarilla de piedra.
The road passes over a small stone culvert.
Technical Usage
In this context, it describes a structure that acts like a tiny bridge for water.
tubería
nounB2technical
Choose 'tubería' for a more technical or general term for a pipe or channel, especially when it carries substances other than just water, like oil or gas.
Examples
La tubería submarina transporta petróleo a la refinería.
The underwater pipeline transports oil to the refinery.
Alcantarilla vs. Tubería
Learners often confuse 'alcantarilla' and 'tubería'. Remember that 'alcantarilla' is specifically for water channels, like drains or culverts. 'Tubería' is a broader term for any pipe, especially industrial ones.
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