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    Tanque (en. Tank)

    /ˈtaŋ.ke/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Structure intended to store liquids or gases.
    The water tank collects the liquid that comes from the rain.
    El tanque de agua recoge el líquido que llega de la lluvia.
    Armored and armed military vehicle.
    The tank advanced across the battlefield.
    El tanque avanzó por el campo de batalla.
    Large body used for cooling in air conditioning systems.
    The coolant tank was located on the rooftop.
    El tanque de refrigerante se ubicó en la azotea.

    Etymology

    From the French 'tank', which means storage.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    war tank
    Armored military vehicle used in combat.
    tanque de guerra
    to be in the tank
    To be in a complicated or waiting situation.
    estar en el tanque
    fuel tank
    Storage that holds fuel for vehicles.
    tanque de combustible

    Related Words

    cistern
    Large deposit used to store water.
    cisterna
    reservoir
    Place where something is stored.
    depósito
    container
    Object intended to hold or keep.
    recipiente

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who is under the effects of alcohol.
    That guy is so tanked he can't even walk.
    Ese tipo está tan tanque que no puede ni caminar.
    Someone who is in a complicated situation.
    I can't help you, I'm so tanked with my own problems.
    No puedo ayudarte, estoy tan tanque con mis propios problemas.