tranque

Noun masculine B2 #3486 most common

Translations

barrier
dam
floodgate

Used in contexts related to water management.

Example Sentences

El tranque que construyeron detuvo el flujo del río.

The dam they built stopped the flow of the river.

A medida que se construía el tranque, los ingenieros tenían que asegurarse de que la estructura fuera lo suficientemente sólida para soportar la presión del agua.

As the dam was being built, the engineers had to ensure that the structure was strong enough to withstand the pressure of the water.

El tranque no solo controla el agua, sino que también se ha convertido en un hábitat para diversas especies.

The dam not only controls the water but has also become a habitat for various species.