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    Tubería (en. Pipeline)

    /tu.βe.ˈɾi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of interconnected pipes used to conduct liquids or gases.
    The water pipe in the house was blocked.
    La tubería de agua de la casa estaba obstruida.
    Tube or set of tubes that are part of a conduction system.
    The drainage pipe must be well installed to avoid leaks.
    La tubería de desagüe debe estar bien instalada para evitar fugas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tubaria', related to 'tube'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    exhaust pipe
    System of pipes that expels engine gases.
    tubería de escape
    pipe leak
    Loss of liquid due to a break or crack in the pipe.
    fuga de tubería
    repair the pipe
    Fix a damaged or problematic pipe.
    reparar la tubería

    Related Words

    tube
    Cylindrical body made of resistant material used to transport fluids.
    tubo
    conduction
    The action of carrying a fluid through a system of pipes.
    conducción

    Slang Meanings

    Pipe used in construction slang to refer to plumbing.
    The plumber said that the pipe needed to be replaced soon.
    El plomero dijo que la tubería tenía que ser reemplazada pronto.
    Reference to a set of safety measures in industrial processes.
    Check the pipe before starting pressure tests.
    Revisa la tubería antes de comenzar las pruebas de presión.