What is the Spanish word for "basin"?

Learn how to say "basin" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

basin

Spanish

cuenca

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Alternative translations of "basin"

lavabo
cuenco
cuenco de lavabo

Examples of how to use "basin" in Spanish

English
The river flows through a large basin.
Spanish
El río fluye a través de una gran cuenca.
English
She filled the basin with warm water.
Spanish
Ella llenó la cuenca con agua tibia.
English
The farmer washed vegetables in a plastic basin.
Spanish
El granjero lavó verduras en una cubeta de plástico.
English
A small basin sat under the dripping pipe.
Spanish
Una pequeña cuenca estaba debajo de la tubería que goteaba.
English
Place the soap beside the bathroom basin.
Spanish
Coloca el jabón junto a la pileta del baño.

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