English–Spanish
“leak” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfuɣa/
Example
Hay una fuga de gas en la cocina.
There is a gas leak in the kitchen.
How to say “leak” in Spanish
“Leak” in Spanish is fuga.
Small steady outflow from a pipe, seal, or container.
Example sentences with fuga
Se detectó una fuga de agua en el sótano.
A water leak was detected in the basement.
Tips for using fuga
- English speakers often assume 'fuga' refers only to a musical fugue, but in Spanish it frequently denotes a leak in equipment or piping, so context determines the meaning.