reservoir

BrE /ˈrez.ə.vwɑː/ AmE /ˈriz.əˌvɔr/

noun en → es

1 WATER STORAGE [singular] B1

a large artificial lake or tank for storing water, especially one that supplies a town with water.

embalse, depósito de agua

  • the reservoir of something

Collocations reservoir of drinking water · reservoir of rainwater

  • The town relies on the local reservoir for its supply of fresh water.

    La ciudad depende del embalse local para su suministro de agua potable.

2 STORAGE [singular] B1

a store or source of something that can be used when needed.

reserva, depósito

  • the reservoir of something

Collocations reservoir of energy · reservoir of knowledge

  • He has a vast reservoir of patience.

    Él tiene una gran reserva de paciencia.