Tubos (en. Tubes)

/ˈtu.βos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A long, hollow cylinder used to transport liquids or gases.

PVC tubes are used in construction for sanitation.

Los tubos de PVC son utilizados en la construcción para el saneamiento.

A set of tubes that are part of a heating system.

The tubes in the heating system circulate hot water.

Los tubos en el sistema de calefacción circulan agua caliente.

A metal structure that reinforces constructions.

Steel tubes are needed to support the bridge.

Se necesitan tubos de acero para soportar el puente.

It derives from the Latin 'tubus,' which means 'tube' or 'cylinder.'

like a tube

Directly or without obstacles.

como un tubo

exhaust pipe

A conduit that allows the escape of gases from an engine.

tubo de escape

through the tubes

In the context of fluid or gas transmission.

a través de los tubos

pipe calculation

Methods for determining the diameter and capacity of tubes.

cálculo de tubos

piping

A system of interconnected tubes.

tubería

test tube

A cylindrical container used in laboratories to hold liquids.

tubo de ensayo

Reference to something or someone that is narrow or thin.

Those pants fit you like a tube.

Ese pantalón te queda como un tubo.

Allusion to a restrictive or boring lifestyle.

I feel like I'm in a tube, with nothing exciting happening.

Siento que estoy en un tubo, sin nada emocionante.