noun🔗SharePozo, sumideroA hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink."The mechanic checked the sump under the washing machine to see where the leak was coming from. "El mecánico revisó el sumidero debajo de la lavadora para ver de dónde venía la fuga.utilityarchitecturetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePozo, sumideroThe lowest part of a mineshaft into which water drains."The miners pumped water out of the sump at the bottom of the shaft to keep the mine from flooding. "Los mineros bombearon agua del pozo en el fondo del pozo para evitar que la mina se inundara.geologyareaplacestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePasaje de cueva completamente inundadoA completely flooded cave passage, sometimes passable by diving."The exploration team reached a sump, halting their progress until the divers could navigate the flooded passage. "El equipo de exploración llegó a un pasaje de cueva completamente inundado, deteniendo su progreso hasta que los buzos pudieron navegar por el pasaje inundado.geologygeographyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCárterThe crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine."The mechanic drained the old oil from the sump of the car's engine. "El mecánico drenó el aceite viejo del cárter del motor del coche.vehiclemachineparttechnicalfuelindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePozo, sumideroThe pit at the lowest point in a circulating or drainage system (FM 55-501)."The mechanic drained the dirty oil from the sump of the car's engine. "El mecánico drenó el aceite sucio del pozo del motor del coche.technicalmachinesystempartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSumidero, pozoAn intentional depression around a drain or scupper that promotes drainage."The garage floor has a sump near the door to collect water and keep the rest of the garage dry. "El suelo del garaje tiene un sumidero cerca de la puerta para recoger el agua y mantener el resto del garaje seco.architecturetechnicalbuildingpartutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInundarse, llenarse de aguaOf a cave passage, to end in a sump, or to fill completely with water on occasion."This low passage sumps quickly after moderate rainfall."Este pasaje bajo se inunda rápidamente después de lluvias moderadas.geologyenvironmentgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
