leak
leak
li:k
lik
British pronunciation
/liːk/

Definición y significado de "leak"en inglés

01

the escape of a fluid from a container, pipe, or system

leak definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
The car radiator developed a coolant leak.
A gas leak prompted evacuation of the building.
02

fuga, escape

an opening or gap that allows fluid or gas to escape
example
Ejemplos
The plumber fixed the leak in the kitchen sink.
El fontanero arregló la fuga en el fregadero de la cocina.
A gas leak in the building forced an emergency evacuation.
Una fuga de gas en el edificio obligó a una evacuación de emergencia.
03

an unauthorized disclosure of confidential or sensitive information

example
Ejemplos
The email leak exposed the company's strategy.
Journalists reported on a government leak.
04

the passage of urine from the body

example
Ejemplos
The baby had a leak in his diaper.
She felt a slight leak after coughing.
05

a soft, watery decay in fruits or vegetables caused by fungi

example
Ejemplos
The tomatoes showed signs of leak.
Excess moisture caused a leak in the stored apples.
to leak
01

fugarse, escapar

(of liquid or gas) to escape through a hole or crack in a container or structure
Intransitive
to leak definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
Despite efforts to contain it, the toxic waste continued to leak from the damaged storage tank.
A pesar de los esfuerzos por contenerlo, los desechos tóxicos continuaron fugándose del tanque de almacenamiento dañado.
Air leaked from the balloon when it was punctured.
El aire se escapó del globo cuando fue pinchado.
02

gotear

to let gas or liquid flow through a crack or small hole
Intransitive
to leak definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
She noticed a strange smell in the kitchen and discovered that the gas stove was leaking.
Notó un olor extraño en la cocina y descubrió que la estufa de gas estaba goteando.
The old roof started to leak during the heavy rain, causing water damage to the ceiling.
El viejo techo comenzó a gotear durante la fuerte lluvia, causando daños por agua en el techo.
03

filtrar, revelar

to intentionally reveal something private or secret
Transitive: to leak information or secrets
example
Ejemplos
He leaked the company ’s financial plans to a competitor for personal gain.
Él filtró los planes financieros de la empresa a un competidor para beneficio personal.
Someone leaked details about the surprise event, ruining the surprise.
Alguien filtró detalles sobre el evento sorpresa, arruinando la sorpresa.
04

filtrar, divulgar

(of secret or private information) to become publicly revealed
Intransitive
example
Ejemplos
News of the new policy leaked early, causing confusion in the office.
La noticia de la nueva política se filtró temprano, causando confusión en la oficina.
The celebrity 's private messages leaked online, creating a scandal.
Los mensajes privados de la celebridad se filtraron en línea, creando un escándalo.
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