tubos
/tubos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "tubes" is translated into Spanish as tubos.
tubos is used to refer to cylindrical and hollow objects, such as those used to carry liquids or gases. While tubos is a general term for these objects, if you are specifically referring to plumbing or piping systems, you should use the word tuberías.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the term caños is prevalent for referring to tubes.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is tubo, and the plural form is tubos.
How do you pronounce it?
/tubos/
Did you know?
- In Mexico and other Latin American countries, tubo is the standard word for a 'bar' used in gymnastics or pole dancing, whereas in English these are often called 'bars' or 'poles'.
- While caño is used for tubes in Argentina, the word also refers to the 'barrel' of a gun, which is a distinct usage from the plumbing term.
- In a laboratory setting, if you are looking for 'test tubes', you should ask for tubos de ensayo rather than using a direct translation of 'test'.
Examples in context
- Los tubos están en las paredes.The tubes are in the walls.This sentence illustrates the location of tubos within walls.Tatoeba #7645410 by arh, translation #10274019 by LimeGreenTeknii
- Estos órganos fueron creados en tubos de ensayo.These organs were made in test tubes.This sentence shows the use of tubos in the context of test tubes.Tatoeba #1270625 by hayastan, translation #1324828 by marcelostockle
- Los televisores con tubos de vacío son consideradas un atraso.Televisions with vacuum tubes are regarded as being behind the times.This sentence demonstrates the use of tubos when referring to vacuum tubes.Tatoeba #2366191 by wallebot, translation #269575 by CK
- La estructura del edificio está reforzada con tubos de acero.The structure of the building is reinforced with steel tubes.
- Mi lavabo tiene una fuga en las tuberías.My sink has a leak in the pipes.
- La instalación de agua está obstruida en los caños de la cocina.The water installation is clogged in the kitchen pipes.
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Example conversation
Javier and María are in a workshop looking at plumbing supplies.
- Javier¿Dónde están los tubos de metal?Where are the metal tubes?
- MaríaEstán cerca de la estantería, Javier.They are near the shelf, Javier.
- JavierNecesito unos tubos más largos para la instalación.I need some longer tubes for the installation.
- MaríaMira, aquí hay unos que te servirán.Look, here are some that will work for you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
