Presas (en. Dams)

/ˈpɾesas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

English: Engineering works used to store or divert water.

English: Dams are essential for water management in large cities.

Las presas son esenciales para el manejo del agua en las grandes ciudades.

English: Symbolizes anything that acts as a retention or capture.

English: Dams can also refer to the capture of animals in hunting.

Las presas también pueden referirse a la captura de animales en caza.

English: From Latin 'prehensio', which means 'capture'.

English: to make a capture

English: To capture or trap someone or something.

hacer presa

English: in captivity

English: To act in a way that focuses on catching or containing.

a presa

English: reservoir

English: A similar structure mainly used to store water.

represa

English: water reservoir

English: Body of water formed behind a dam.

embalse

English: Capture of someone in a complicated situation.

English: I was in a jam with my financial situation.

Estaba en una presa con su situación financiera.

English: On top of or over something that is being held back.

English: I feel I have more burdens in my personal life.

Siento que tengo más presas en mi vida personal.