This is the 13995th most frequent Spanish word.
sumideros
"Sumideros" means "drains" or "sinkholes" in English.
In this sentence, 'sumideros' refers to street drains or sewer openings used for water runoff.
Los sumideros en las calles están obstruidos por hojas.
The drains in the streets are clogged with leaves.
Here, 'sumideros' refers to natural geological formations where water collects or drains.
Se calcula la pérdida de agua en los sumideros naturales del terreno.
The water loss in the natural sinks of the terrain is calculated.
In this usage, 'sumideros' metaphorically describes areas or activities that consume resources or money.