Estanque (en. Pond)

[es-'taŋ-ke]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

definition_text: A body of water that does not have a current and is generally found in a natural or constructed environment.

example_sentence: The park's pond is an ideal place for a stroll.

El estanque del parque es un lugar ideal para pasear.

definition_text: A reservoir of water used for irrigation or to store water.

example_sentence: The pond on the farm is used for irrigating crops.

El estanque en la granja se utiliza para el riego de los cultivos.

definition_text: A place where fish or aquatic plants are raised.

example_sentence: The pond has carp and lotuses.

En el estanque hay carpas y lotos.

etymology_origin: From Latin 'stagnum', which means 'water pond' or 'pool'.

phrase: go to the pond

meaning: Visit a body of water for contemplation or leisure.

ir al estanque

phrase: make a pond

meaning: Create a water feature in a garden.

hacer un estanque

phrase: clean the pond

meaning: Remove dirt and debris from a body of water.

limpiar el estanque

related_word: pool

description: A body of water smaller than a pond, typically of natural origin.

charca

related_word: lagoon

description: A body of water smaller than a lake, often salty.

laguna

related_word: reservoir

description: A place where water is stored, which can be natural or artificial.

reservorio

meaning: To describe a person who is not progressing in their personal or professional life.

example: Since he finished university, he’s been like a pond.

Desde que terminó la universidad, está como un estanque.

meaning: Used to refer to a stagnant situation.

example: That meeting was a pond; we didn’t make any progress.

Esa reunión fue un estanque, no avanzamos en nada.