Senén (en. Sardine)
/se'nen/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Deformity in the road surface of a road.
The senén on the road caused an accident.
El senén en la carretera causó un accidente.
Pothole formed by the wear of the pavement.
It is necessary to repair the senén before it causes more damage.
Es necesario reparar el senén antes de que cause más daños.
Hole or irregularity in the road.
Many drivers avoid the senén on the main route.
Muchos conductores evitan el senén en la ruta principal.
Etymology
From an ancient term that describes deformities in pavement.
Common Phrases and Expressions
senén on the road
A pothole or insecurity on the road that can be dangerous.
senén en la carretera
avoid the senén
Try not to pass through a damaged area.
evitar el senén
Related Words
pothole
Hole in the surface of a traffic lane.
bache
pavement
Layer of material that covers a ground to make it passable.
pavimento
road
Road intended for vehicle transit.
carretera
Slang Meanings
An unexpected problem.
That agreement became a senén for us.
Ese acuerdo se convirtió en un senén para nosotros.
Something that halts progress.
The project was delayed due to a bureaucratic senén.
El proyecto se atrasó por un senén burocrático.