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    Cañerías (en. Pipes)

    /kaɲeˈɾi.aɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    System of tubes that transport water or other fluids.
    The pipes in the house need inspection.
    Las cañerías de la casa necesitan una revisión.
    Set of pipes used in plumbing installations.
    The pipes were clogged due to the accumulation of garbage.
    Las cañerías estaban obstruidas por la acumulación de basura.
    Action or effect of installing pipes.
    The project includes the improvement of pipes in the neighborhood.
    El proyecto incluye la mejora de cañerías en el barrio.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'caña', which means tube.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be in trouble
    To be in trouble or difficulties.
    estar en las cañerías
    To inspect the plumbing
    To inspect the plumbing installations.
    revisar las cañerías
    Broken pipes
    Problem that causes leaks.
    cañerías rotas

    Related Words

    Plumbing
    The art of placing pipes for water conduction.
    fontanería
    Tubing
    Tubular element that transports fluids.
    tubería
    Conduit
    Channel that serves as a passage for a liquid or gas.
    conducto

    Slang Meanings

    To be in serious trouble.
    He is in trouble because of his debts.
    Está en las cañerías por sus deudas.
    To talk about something unimportant.
    Don't worry, that's unimportant.
    No te preocupes, eso son cañerías.