suction

BrE /ˈsʌkʃən/ AmE /ˈsʌkʃən/

noun en → es

1 FORCE [uncountable] B2

the force that pulls something towards a surface, especially when it is caused by air being sucked out of an area between the object and the surface

aspiración, succión

  • suction from something

Collocations suction cup · create suction

  • The vacuum cleaner uses strong suction to pick up dirt.

    La aspiradora utiliza una fuerte succión para recoger la suciedad.

2 EQUIPMENT [countable] C1

a device that creates or uses suction, such as a vacuum cleaner or pump

equipo de succión

  • suction equipment

Collocations medical suction · industrial suction

  • The hospital has advanced medical suction equipment.

    El hospital cuenta con equipo de succión médico avanzado.