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“underground” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/suβteˈraneo/

Example

La estación subterránea está cerca de mi casa.

The underground station is near my house.

Illustration for subterráneo (underground)

How to say “underground” in Spanish

“Underground” in Spanish is subterráneo.

Structure or area situated directly under the soil, such as a buried foundation or tunnel.

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

Example sentences with subterráneo

La línea subterránea está temporalmente cerrada por mantenimiento.

The subway line is temporarily closed for maintenance.

Tips for using subterráneo

  • In some regions, subterráneo also functions as a noun meaning 'the subway', so it can appear as el subterráneo without another noun.

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