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    Abrevadero (en. Water trough)

    /a-bre-βa-ðe-ro/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A site designed for water consumption by animals, especially livestock.
    The livestock watering trough was full of fresh water.
    El abrevadero del ganado estaba lleno de agua fresca.
    A pond or container intended to provide drinking water for animals.
    Shepherds must check the watering trough every day.
    Los pastores deben revisar el abrevadero cada día.
    A structure that can be found on farms or rural areas to facilitate access to water.
    The watering trough is located near the field where the sheep graze.
    El abrevadero se encuentra cerca del campo donde pastan las ovejas.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'abrevar', which means 'to give a drink' or 'to make drink'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    natural watering trough
    A water source that has not been altered by humans.
    abrevadero natural
    install a watering trough
    To locate a place for animals to access water.
    instalar un abrevadero
    maintain the watering trough
    To care for and ensure that the place has enough water.
    mantener el abrevadero

    Related Words

    water
    Vital liquid for living beings, essential for survival.
    agua
    livestock
    A group of grazing animals, such as cows and sheep.
    ganado
    grazing
    The action of guiding or making animals graze in suitable land.
    pastoreo

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquially referring to a gathering place where drinks are shared.
    Let's go to the watering trough after work.
    Vamos al abrevadero después de trabajar.
    Used in a humorous context to refer to a bar counter.
    The city's watering trough is always full of people.
    El abrevadero de la ciudad siempre está lleno de gente.