Also means
cesspool
Usage Note
Cloaca refers to an underground drainage channel or sewer, and in biology to the single posterior opening of birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Figuratively it describes a corrupt or morally filthy environment: ese barrio era una cloaca de corrupción (that neighbourhood was a cesspool of corruption). The biological and figurative senses are both common in educated Spanish.
Examples
"Los obreros repararon la cloaca que estaba obstruida."
Natural Translation
The workers repaired the sewer that was blocked.
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