plumbing

BrE /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ AmE /ˈplʌmɪŋ/

noun en → es

1 SYSTEM [uncountable] B1

the system of pipes and other equipment used for carrying water to a building, taking waste water away from it, etc.

instalación sanitaria, fontanería

  • have plumbing problems

Collocations plumbing system · plumbing work

  • We had some plumbing problems last week.

    La semana pasada tuvimos algunos problemas de fontanería.

2 WORK [uncountable] B1

the job of fitting and repairing pipes, toilets, sinks, etc.

fontanería, instalación sanitaria

  • do plumbing

Collocations plumbing job · plumbing skills

  • He's a plumber by trade.

    Es fontanero de profesión.