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pozo

well

noun POH-soh Rare

Origin: from Latin puteus (pit, well)

Also means

pit

Usage Note

Pozo refers to a dug or drilled shaft reaching water, oil, or other resources (pozo de agua, pozo petrolífero). Figuratively, un pozo sin fondo ('a bottomless pit') describes an endless expense or resource drain. Do not confuse with pozo negro (septic pit) or pozo in the card game sense (the pot).

Examples

"El pueblo saca agua de un pozo antiguo."

Natural Translation

The village draws water from an old well.

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