No. 10,178 in Spanish
cisterna
A cistern or tank for storing water.
In a sentence
La cisterna en el jardín almacena agua para regar las plantas.
The cistern in the garden stores water for watering the plants.
In this sentence, 'cisterna' is used to refer to a storage container specifically for water, emphasizing its utility in a domestic context.
El mecánico revisó la cisterna del automóvil para asegurar que no hubiera fugas.
The mechanic inspected the car's cistern to ensure there were no leaks.
Here, 'cisterna' is used to imply a reservoir within machinery, demonstrating its application in technical or object-related contexts.
En la antigua Roma, las cisternas eran esenciales para el abastecimiento de agua potable.
In ancient Rome, cisterns were essential for the supply of drinking water.
This usage illustrates the historical aspect of 'cisterna,' focusing on its significance in ancient cultures for water storage and management.
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