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How to Say "duct" in Spanish

The Spanish word forductis tuboA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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tubo

nounA1
air/ventilation
A single, short segment of gray metallic pipe used for plumbing connections.

Examples

Necesitamos reemplazar el tubo de agua caliente.

We need to replace the hot water pipe.

Por favor, pásame el tubo de pegamento.

Please pass me the tube of glue.

El niño miraba los peces en el tubo de cristal.

The boy watched the fish in the glass tube.

Gender Reminder

Since 'tubo' ends in -o, it is a masculine noun. Remember to use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a) before it.

Confusing Noun and Verb

Mistake:Using 'el tubo' when you mean 'he had' (él tuvo).

Correction: Make sure you use the correct ending: 'tubo' (noun) vs. 'tuvo' (verb form of tener).

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