English–Spanish
“dam” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/reˈpɾesa/
Example
La represa detiene el agua del río.
The dam holds back the river's water.
How to say “dam” in Spanish
“Dam” in Spanish is represa.
Barrier that holds back river flow to create and regulate a reservoir for agriculture, urban supply, or power.
Example sentences with represa
En verano muchas familias pasan el día cerca de la represa.
In summer many families spend the day near the dam.
Tips for using represa
- Spanish speakers contrast represa with embalse or reservorio (the stored water) and add tags like represa para riego or represa hidroeléctrica to specify scale and use.