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    Zanja (en. Ditch)

    /ˈθan.xa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Pit or groove that is dug into the ground, usually for drainage and sewerage.
    They built a trench to channel the rainwater.
    Construyeron una zanja para canalizar el agua de lluvia.
    Cut made in the ground to install pipes or cables.
    The trench for the electrical wiring is almost ready.
    La zanja para el cableado eléctrico está casi lista.
    Open space in the ground used in construction works.
    The trench will be filled with concrete once the foundations are installed.
    La zanja se llenará de concreto una vez que se instalen los cimientos.

    Etymology

    From the Hispanic Arabic 'ṣanḥa', which means 'excavation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the trench
    To be in a complicated or unfavorable situation.
    estar en la zanja
    to get someone out of the trench
    To help someone get out of a difficult situation.
    sacar a alguien de la zanja
    to dig trenches
    To start a project that requires effort and hard work.
    hacer zanjas

    Related Words

    excavation
    Action of excavating land.
    excavación
    drainage
    System that allows the drainage of liquids.
    desagüe
    pipe
    Conduit that transports liquids or gases.
    tubería

    Slang Meanings

    Trench as a reference to difficulty at work.
    That task is a trench; it's going to cost more than we think.
    Esa tarea es una zanja, va a costar más de lo que pensamos.
    To be in a trench as getting into trouble.
    If you keep doing that, you are going to get into a trench.
    Si sigues haciendo eso, te vas a meter en una zanja.