Spanish Conversation · Level 145
30 words
Spanish word
trasvase
Pronunciation
IPA/tɾasˈβase/
Meaning
- masculine nountransfer
Example
Necesitamos un trasvase de agua entre los tanques.
We need a transfer of water between the tanks.
More examples
Esta mañana hice un trasvase en el acuario.
This morning I did a water transfer in the aquarium.
Core concept
Pipelines shifting water from one tank or basin to another.
Common phrases
hacer un trasvase de agua
do a water transfer
trasvase en el acuario
water transfer in the aquarium
Similar words
traspaso: Transfers ownership, rights, or control of a property or business to another party.
traslado: Relocates a person or object to a different place, typically for a limited time.
conducción: Conveys water, gas, or electricity through pipes, wires, or other conduits.
Definition in Spanish
Traslado de líquido o de otro material, especialmente agua, de un lugar o contenedor a otro.
Word origin
The noun comes from the verb trasvasar, built from Latin trans- 'across' and vas 'vessel', and originally names moving liquid across containers or locations.
Usage tips
- Distinguish trasvase from traspaso: trasvase refers to moving a substance (usually water), while traspaso refers to transfer of ownership or rights.
Other meanings
- water transfernoun
Related words
- trasvasartransferverb