Spanish Conversation · Level 39
74 words
Spanish word
depuración
Pronunciation
IPA/depuɾaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounpurification
Example
Necesitamos la depuración del agua antes de beberla.
We need the purification of the water before drinking it.
More examples
En casa usamos pastillas para la depuración del agua antes de cocinar.
At home we use tablets for the purification of water before cooking.
Core concept
Act of removing contaminants from a product, material, or liquid to make it purer.
Common phrases
depuración del agua para beber
purification of water for drinking
depuración doméstica
domestic water purification
Similar words
purificación: Removes dissolved or chemical impurities to obtain a purer product.
filtración: Separates suspended particles from liquids or gases by passing them through a filter.
tratamiento: Treats water or wastewater to eliminate contaminants and render it safe.
desinfección: Destroys or neutralizes disease-causing microorganisms to ensure safety.
Definition in Spanish
Acción o resultado de eliminar impurezas o sustancias no deseadas de un líquido, material o producto para lograr mayor pureza.
Word origin
Formed from depurar (from Latin depurare, de- 'remove' + purare 'make clean') with -ción marking the action or result.
Usage tips
- Rarely used alone in everyday conversation; speakers normally specify what is being purified or opt for purificar or limpiar instead.
Other meanings
- refiningnoun
Opposites
- contaminacióncontaminationnoun
- impurezaimpuritynoun
Related words
- depurarpurifyverb
- depuradopurifiedadjective
- depuradorpurifiernoun