Túnel (en. Tunnel)

/ˈtunel/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Excavated structure that allows the passage of vehicles, people, or water underground.

The city's tunnel helps alleviate traffic congestion.

El túnel de la ciudad ayuda a descongestionar el tráfico.

Long and narrow hole through which one can pass.

The tunnel they discovered in the mountain was very old.

El túnel que descubrieron en la montaña era muy antiguo.

In sports, it refers to a hallway or access to a field or track.

The players entered through the tunnel to the stadium.

Los jugadores salieron por el túnel hacia el estadio.

From Latin 'tunnellus', diminutive of 'tunnus', which means 'tube' or 'cavity'.

Car wash tunnel

Structure where vehicles are washed while moving.

túnel de lavado

Wind tunnel

Structure used for aerodynamic tests.

túnel del viento

Escape tunnel

Secret exit in a prison or closed place.

túnel de escape

Conduit

Channel for the passage of liquids or gases.

conducto

Passage

Place that allows transit between two spaces.

pasaje

Gallery

Elongated hallway that serves as a connection between different places.

galería

To refer to a difficult or complicated situation.

I'm stuck in a dead-end tunnel with this project.

Estoy metido en un túnel sin salida con este proyecto.

Term used to describe a secret connection between two people.

They have an information tunnel to share news.

Tienen un túnel de información para compartir noticias.