No. 9,413 in Spanish
alcantarillado
Sewer system.
In a sentence
El sistema de alcantarillado en la ciudad es moderno y eficiente.
The sewer system in the city is modern and efficient.
The word 'alcantarillado' here refers to the physical network and infrastructure comprising the sewer system.
Es crucial mantener el alcantarillado para prevenir inundaciones durante la temporada de lluvias.
It is crucial to maintain the sewer system to prevent floods during the rainy season.
In this sentence, 'alcantarillado' is used to denote the general concept and importance of the maintenance of such systems.
Los trabajadores inspeccionaron el alcantarillado para identificar posibles daños.
The workers inspected the sewage system to identify potential damages.
Here, 'alcantarillado' points to the specific sections of the sewer system that were under inspection by workers.
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