tubo de plomo
/tubo de plomo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "lead pipe" is translated into Spanish as tubo de plomo.
This phrase refers to a pipe constructed from the metal lead.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tubo (pipe), de (of) and plomo (lead).
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural "lead pipes", change the noun to its plural form tubos de plomo. The material plomo remains singular.
How do you pronounce it?
/tubo de plomo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, plomo can refer to lead metal, but in some contexts it also means 'ballistics' or 'bullets'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, plomo is used as a slang term for something that is boring or tedious.
- Because the word plomo stems from the Latin 'plumbum', it is a direct relative of the English word 'plumbing'.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar una tubería de plomo para reparar este sistema de plomería? En la tienda de construcción más cercana deberías poder comprar lo que necesitas.Where can I find a lead pipe to fix this plumbing system? In the nearest construction store you should be able to buy what you need.
- Necesito un caño de plomo para arreglar la instalación de agua. En el depósito de materiales seguro encuentras lo que precisás.I need a lead pipe to fix the water installation. In the materials warehouse you will surely find what you need.
- El viejo tubo de plomo tiene una fuga.The old lead pipe has a leak.
- No uses un tubo de plomo para la fontanería.Do not use a lead pipe for the plumbing.
- Necesitamos reemplazar ese tubo de plomo rápidamente.We need to replace that lead pipe quickly.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are inspecting the old house plumbing.
- JavierLucía, mira este tubo de plomo.Lucía, look at this lead pipe.
- LucíaParece que está muy corroído.It looks very corroded.
- JavierEs peligroso para la salud.It is dangerous for health.
- LucíaTienes razón, Javier, debemos cambiarlo.You are right, Javier, we must change it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, plomo, tubo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
