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    Manguera (en. Hose)

    /maŋˈɡeɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Flexible tube used to transport water or other liquids.
    I used the hose to water the garden.
    Usé la manguera para regar el jardín.
    Tube that connects to a water source.
    I need a longer hose to reach the fountain.
    Necesito una manguera más larga para llegar a la fuente.
    Tool used by firefighters to extinguish fires.
    The firefighters unrolled the hose to fight the fire.
    Los bomberos desenrollaron la manguera para combatir el fuego.

    Etymology

    From Hispano-Arabic 'māngara', which comes from Classical Arabic 'مَنجَرَة' (manǧarā).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    garden hose
    Tube used specifically for watering plants in the garden.
    manguera de jardín
    fire hose
    Durable tube used by firefighters to combat fires.
    manguera de incendios
    water hose
    Common tube for transporting water.
    manguera de agua

    Related Words

    water
    Vital liquid for living beings.
    agua
    watering
    Action of watering or irrigating.
    riego
    firefighters
    Body specialized in fire extinguishing.
    bomberos

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it can refer to a person who is very talkative or who meddles.
    That person won't stop talking in the meeting.
    Esa manguera no para de hablar en la reunión.
    Pejorative term in some countries for someone who is considered lazy or who avoids hard work.
    Don't be lazy, help me with this.
    No seas manguera, ayúdame con esto.