English–Spanish
“sewer system” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/alkantaɾiˈʝaðo/
Example
En mi barrio, el alcantarillado está viejo.
In my neighborhood, the sewer system is old.
How to say “sewer system” in Spanish
“Sewer system” in Spanish is alcantarillado.
Citywide network of underground sewer pipes and storm drains.
Example sentences with alcantarillado
Tras la lluvia intensa hubo un atasco en el alcantarillado.
After heavy rain there was a sewer blockage.
Tips for using alcantarillado
- Spanish often treats alcantarillado as a singular collective (el alcantarillado está viejo) when referring to the whole municipal system.