Urbina (en. Urbina)

/urˈβina/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Structure used to pump water, especially from wells.

The field urbina allows for water extraction for plant irrigation.

La urbina del campo permite extraer agua para el riego de las plantas.

Mechanical device used to raise or lower liquids.

We installed a new urbina to improve the water supply.

Instalamos una urbina nueva para mejorar el suministro de agua.

From Latin 'urbina', which refers to structures related to water.

to put in the urbina

To make water reach the surface using a urbina.

poner en la urbina

to draw water from the urbina

To extract water using the extraction structure.

sacar agua de la urbina

manual urbina

Urbina that is operated manually, without the need for electric power.

urbina manual

pump

Device used to move liquids.

bomba

well

Deep hole in the ground used to obtain water.

pozo

water supply

Provision of water for consumption or use.

suministro de agua

In some rural contexts, using 'urbina' refers to the skill of managing water resources.

Juan is an expert in urbinas, he knows how to make the most efficient use of water.

Juan es un experto en urbinas, sabe cómo aprovechar el agua de la forma más eficiente.