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    Pozo (en. Well)

    /ˈpo.θo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Excavation in the ground to collect water or minerals.
    The water well in the countryside never dries up.
    El pozo de agua en el campo nunca se seca.
    Hole or cavity more or less deep.
    Be careful with the well on the path.
    Cuidado con el pozo que hay en el sendero.
    Place where a liquid accumulates.
    The oil well was found offshore.
    El pozo de petróleo fue encontrado en alta mar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'putius', which means 'well' or 'hole'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall into a well
    To find oneself in a difficult or dangerous situation.
    caer en un pozo
    bottomless well
    A situation that consumes resources without return.
    pozo sin fondo
    to dig a well
    To start a project that requires a large investment.
    hacer un pozo

    Related Words

    cistern
    Storage for liquids, especially water.
    cisterna
    groundwater
    Water found below the surface of the earth.
    aguas subterráneas
    mine
    Excavation in the ground to extract minerals.
    mina

    Slang Meanings

    To be in trouble
    After the accident, it feels like he's in a well.
    Después del accidente, se siente como si estuviera en un pozo.
    To be very deep in emotions
    She always puts herself in a well of sadness every time she hears that song.
    Ella siempre se pone en un pozo de tristeza cada vez que escucha esa canción.