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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