How to Say "filtration" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “filtration” is “filtración” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Hay una filtración de agua en el techo del baño.
There is a water leak in the bathroom ceiling.
La filtración de aire frío hace que la casa esté helada.
The cold air seepage is making the house freezing.
Estamos estudiando el proceso de filtración en la clase de química.
We are studying the filtration process in chemistry class.
Always Feminine
In Spanish, words that end in '-ción' are almost always feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
The Plural Change
When you make this word plural (filtraciones), the accent mark on the 'o' disappears.
Leak vs. Drip
Mistake: “Using 'filtración' for a single drop of water from a faucet.”
Correction: Use 'goteo' for a drip. Use 'filtración' when the liquid is soaking through a material like a wall or a filter.
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