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    Acequia (en. Irrigation ditch)

    [aθeˈkia]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Channel intended to carry water for irrigation.
    The acequia that crosses the field is essential for cultivation.
    La acequia que cruza el campo es fundamental para el cultivo.
    Ancient irrigation system used in arid areas.
    The community's acequias have been restored.
    Las acequias de la comunidad han sido restauradas.
    Bed through which the water flows from a spring or a fountain.
    The village's acequia dries up in the summer.
    La acequia del pueblo se seca en verano.

    Etymology

    From the Hispano-Arabic 'asáqia', and this from the Arabic 'ساقية' (sāqiya), which means 'water channel'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get into the acequia
    To get involved in problems or difficulties.
    meterse en la acequia
    acequia waters
    Waters used for agricultural irrigation.
    aguas de acequia
    to bring water to the acequia
    To contribute to a common effort.
    llevar agua a la acequia

    Related Words

    irrigation
    Process of providing water to agricultural lands.
    irrigación
    canal
    Body of water used for navigation or irrigation.
    canal
    spring
    Source of water that springs from the ground.
    manantial

    Slang Meanings

    To be in crisis or in trouble.
    After losing his job, he feels like he's in the acequia.
    Después de perder su trabajo, se siente como si estuviera en la acequia.
    To do things unconventionally.
    Sometimes, to solve problems, one has to go to the acequia.
    A veces, para resolver problemas, uno tiene que ir a la acequia.