Drain

/dɹˈe‍ɪn/

/ˈdɹeɪn/

Definición y Significado de "drain"

to drain

VERBO

drenar, vaciar

to empty or remove liquid from a container or area

Transitive: to drain a liquid

Example

After boiling the pasta, he had to drain the water before serving.

Después de hervir la pasta, tuvo que vaciar el agua antes de servir.

The bartender skillfully drained the excess liquid from the cocktail shaker.

El camarero drenó hábilmente el exceso de líquido del coctelera.

consumir

to gradually or completely use up the available resources

Transitive: to drain a resource

Example

The extended drought drained the reservoirs of water.

La sequía prolongada agotó los reservorios de agua.

The ongoing project has been draining the company's finances.

El proyecto en curso ha estado agotando las finanzas de la empresa.

agotar, drenar

to weaken or exhaust someone or something's energy and vitality

Transitive: to drain sb of energy and vitality

Example

The long hours at work and constant stress drained him of his physical and mental strength.

Las largas horas en el trabajo y el estrés constante lo agotaron de su fuerza física y mental.

The demanding schedule and lack of rest drained the team of their vitality and enthusiasm.

El horario exigente y la falta de descanso agotaron al equipo de su vitalidad y entusiasmo.

Drain

SUSTANTIVO

desagüe

a pipe in the bottom of a sink, bath, etc. through which dirty water flows out

What is a "drain"?

A drain is a pipe or channel designed to carry away waste liquids, such as water or sewage, from a building or area. It allows for the removal of excess water or waste by directing it to a safe location, such as a sewer or septic system. Drains are commonly found in kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor areas, helping to prevent flooding or water buildup. They can vary in size and are often covered with grates or caps to prevent debris from entering.

Example

The plumber unclogged the drain in the kitchen sink, allowing water to flow freely again.

El fontanero desatascó el desagüe en el fregadero de la cocina, permitiendo que el agua fluyera libremente de nuevo.

The shower drain was blocked with hair and soap scum, causing water to pool at the bottom of the tub.

El desagüe de la ducha estaba obstruido con cabello y residuos de jabón, causando que el agua se acumulara en el fondo de la bañera.

desagüe

a channel or pipe through which liquid waste is carried away

What is a "drain"?

desagüe, drenaje

emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it

agotamiento, desgaste

a gradual depletion of energy or resources

drenaje, sonda

a tube that removes fluids from wounds or body cavities to aid healing

What is a "drain"?

A drain refers to a small tube inserted into a wound or organ to help remove fluids like blood or infectious liquids. This helps healing by preventing fluid buildup, reducing infection risk, and allowing tissues to heal properly. Drains usually have tiny holes that let fluids pass through into a container or out of the body, depending on the medical situation.

Example

After surgery, a drain helped remove excess fluid from the incision.

Después de la cirugía, un drenaje ayudó a eliminar el exceso de líquido de la incisión.

A chest tube acted as a drain to remove air from the pleural space.

Un tubo de tórax actuó como un drenaje para eliminar aire del espacio pleural.