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trasvase

transfer

noun trahs-BAH-seh Rare

Also means

diversion

Usage Note

Trasvase primarily refers to the transfer of water between river basins or reservoirs, a major political topic in Spain where water-scarce regions depend on such schemes. By extension it is used for any large-scale transfer of resources, people, or funds. It is a technical and journalistic term; everyday speech prefers traslado for simpler transfers.

Examples

"El trasvase del Ebro generó mucho debate."

Natural Translation

The Ebro diversion generated a lot of debate.

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