sewer

S2 W2

BrE /ˈsuːə/ AmE /ˈsuːr/

noun en → es

1 SYSTEM [singular] B1

a system of pipes and channels that carry away waste water from buildings, streets, etc.

alcantarillado, sistema de alcantarillas

Collocations sewer system · sewer network

  • The city's sewer system is in need of repair.

    El sistema de alcantarillado de la ciudad necesita reparación.

2 PIPE [singular] B1

a pipe or channel that carries away waste water from buildings, streets, etc.

alcantarilla, tubo de alcantarillado

Collocations sewer pipe · sewer channel

  • The workers are cleaning the sewer pipes.

    Los trabajadores están limpiando las tuberías de alcantarillado.

3 PERSON [singular] C1

a person who is considered to be bad or evil, especially someone who does not have good moral principles.

persona mala, individuo despreciable

Collocations sewer of society · sewer of the community

  • He is a sewer in this town.

    Él es un individuo despreciable en este pueblo.