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    Túnel (en. Tunnel)

    /ˈtunel/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An underground or covered structure that allows the passage of vehicles or pedestrians.
    The mountain tunnel reduces travel time.
    El túnel de la montaña reduce el tiempo de viaje.
    A conduit through which water, air, or cables flow.
    The drainage tunnel prevents flooding in the city.
    El túnel de drenaje evita inundaciones en la ciudad.
    A hole or passage that is dug in the ground to connect two places.
    The thieves dug a tunnel to rob the bank.
    Los ladrones cavaron un túnel para robar el banco.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tunel' meaning 'small tunnel.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    car wash tunnel
    Installation for cleaning vehicles.
    túnel de lavado
    time tunnel
    Expression referring to a space or situation that alters the perception of time.
    túnel del tiempo
    coming out of the tunnel
    Expression indicating that a difficult situation has been overcome.
    salir del túnel

    Related Words

    passage
    Part of a road or way that allows transit.
    paso
    conduit
    Tube or channel that transports fluids or gases.
    conducto
    passage
    Section or street that allows access to another place.
    pasaje

    Slang Meanings

    Figurative use to refer to a dark or difficult period.
    I was in a personal tunnel, but I can see the light now.
    Estuve en un túnel personal, pero ya veo la luz.
    Reference to a closed situation with no way out.
    I feel like I'm in a dead-end tunnel.
    Me siento como si estuviera en un túnel sin salida.