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“clog” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/atasˈkaɾ/

Example

No atasques la tubería con aceite.

Do not clog the pipe with oil.

Illustration for atascar (clog)

How to say “clog” in Spanish

“Clog” in Spanish is atascar.

Traffic slowed by a road blockage.

Full entry for atascar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with atascar

Si tiras aceite por el fregadero, puedes atascar el desagüe.

If you pour oil down the sink, you can clog the drain.

Tips for using atascar

  • Atascar commonly takes a direct object (atascar la tubería) to mean 'clog' and uses the reflexive form atascarse when the thing becomes stuck.

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