barrera de sedimentos
/bareɾa de sedimentos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, silt fence is translated as barrera de sedimentos.
The term barrera de sedimentos is the standard technical term used in construction and environmental engineering contexts. It refers to a temporary fabric barrier installed on sites to prevent soil from washing away during rain.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase barrera de sedimentos literally translates to 'sediment barrier'.
Which one should you use?
While barrera de sedimentos is the standard term, valla de sedimentos is a common alternative used specifically when referring to the fence-like structure.
How do you pronounce it?
/bareɾa de sedimentos/
Did you know?
- In rural regions, a worker might call a barrera de sedimentos a cerco, which normally refers to a living 'hedge' or a 'fence' used for livestock.
- The word barrera is built from barra, meaning 'bar' or 'rod', and the suffix -era, which is used to denote a place or object associated with that item.
- In highly specialized environmental engineering, the phrase malla de control de sedimentos is used, which describes the object as a 'control mesh' rather than a 'fence'.
Examples in context
- Es fundamental instalar una malla antiarrastre para prevenir la erosión del suelo en este proyecto de construcciónIt's essential to install a silt fence to prevent soil erosion in this construction project.
- Aquí necesitamos una cerca contra sedimentos para evitar que el barro contamine el lagoHere, we need a silt fence to prevent mud from contaminating the lake.
- Instalamos una barrera de sedimentos cerca del desagüe.We installed a silt fence near the drain.
- Necesitamos comprar más tela para la barrera de sedimentos.We need to buy more fabric for the silt fence.
Example conversation
Two workers are inspecting a construction site after a heavy rain.
- MaríaDaniel, revisa si la barrera de sedimentos sigue en su sitio.Daniel, check if the silt fence is still in place.
- DanielParece que la lluvia la movió un poco.It looks like the rain moved it a little.
- MaríaDebemos arreglarla antes de que la tierra se escape.We must fix it before the soil escapes.
- DanielEstá bien, lo haré de inmediato.All right, I will do it immediately.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries barrera, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
