pozo
Del latín 'putium', que significa 'pozo' o 'fosa'.
NOUN
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[/ˈpo.θo/es-ES]
well
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pit
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hole
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shaft
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concept of a deep hole for water or resources
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(In some contexts, 'pozo' can imply a specific type of well or pit that is used for a particular purpose, which may not have a direct English equivalent.)
A deep hole or shaft dug or drilled in the ground, primarily for accessing subterranean resources like water, oil, or gas (a well). It can also refer more generally to any deep pit or cavity in the ground, often implying a significant depth or difficulty of access. Unlike a general 'hole' or 'pit', 'pozo' frequently carries the connotation of a designed or naturally occurring deep shaft with a specific purpose or characteristic depth, such as for water extraction or as a geological formation.
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- La aldea dependía del pozo para obtener agua potable. — The village depended on the well for drinking water.
- Encontraron un pozo de petróleo en el desierto. — They found an oil well in the desert.
- El excursionista cayó en un pozo oculto por la maleza. — The hiker fell into a pit hidden by the brush.
