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“subsoil” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/suβˈswelo/

Example

Durante la excavación encontramos restos en el subsuelo.

While excavating, we found remains in the subsoil.

Illustration for subsuelo (subsoil)

How to say “subsoil” in Spanish

“Subsoil” in Spanish is subsuelo.

Earth layer directly beneath the visible ground.

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

Example sentences with subsuelo

El estacionamiento está en el subsuelo del edificio.

The parking is in the building's basement.

Tips for using subsuelo

  • Used in geology and excavation for the natural layer below the topsoil; for a building's basement Spanish uses sótano rather than subsuelo.

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