noun🔗ShareCompuertaAn adjustable gate or valve used to control the flow of water through a sluice."The floodgate at the dam was opened, releasing a controlled flow of water into the irrigation canals. "La compuerta de la presa se abrió, liberando un flujo controlado de agua a los canales de riego.architectureutilityenvironmentdevicetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCompuerta, barrera(by extension) Anything that controls or limits an outpouring of people, emotion etc."The teacher's announcement about the extra credit assignment opened the floodgate to student questions. "El anuncio del profesor sobre la tarea de crédito extra abrió la compuerta a las preguntas de los estudiantes.emotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
