Subterráneos (en. Underground)
[sub-ter-rá-ne-os]
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Referring to those who inhabit or are situated in the subsoil.
The underground tunnels of the city are very extensive.
Los túneles subterráneos de la ciudad son muy extensos.
Everything related to the world beneath the surface of the Earth.
Underground currents can affect the water level.
Las corrientes subterráneas pueden afectar el nivel del agua.
Etymology
From Latin 'subterraneus', meaning 'beneath the earth'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
underworld
The realm that develops beneath the Earth's surface, including secret societies or phenomena.
mundo subterráneo
underground networks
Set of connections or structures located below the surface.
redes subterráneas
underground paths
Routes or ways that are built underground.
caminos subterráneos
Related Words
subterranean
That which is beneath the earth, can refer to something hidden or concealed.
subterráneo
infrastructure
Set of physical elements that allow the functioning of a society, often including underground elements.
infraestructura
tunnel
Underground passage that is excavated in the ground.
túnel
Slang Meanings
Refers to clandestine activities taking place underground.
The operations of gangs are often underground.
Las operaciones de las bandas son a menudo subterráneas.
Something that is hidden or not easily found.
The place where they hide things is an underground space.
El lugar donde ocultan las cosas es un espacio subterráneo.