No. 13,995 in Spanish
sumideros
"Sumideros" means "drains" or "sinkholes" in English.
In a sentence
Los sumideros en las calles están obstruidos por hojas.
The drains in the streets are clogged with leaves.
In this sentence, 'sumideros' refers to street drains or sewer openings used for water runoff.
Se calcula la pérdida de agua en los sumideros naturales del terreno.
The water loss in the natural sinks of the terrain is calculated.
Here, 'sumideros' refers to natural geological formations where water collects or drains.
Los sumideros de dinero en la empresa son preocupantes.
The company's financial sinks are concerning.
In this usage, 'sumideros' metaphorically describes areas or activities that consume resources or money.
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