What is the Spanish word for "excavation"?

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

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excavation

Spanish

excavación

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Examples of how to use "excavation" in Spanish

English
They found a fossil at the excavation site.
Spanish
Encontraron un fósil en el sitio de excavación.
English
The excavation revealed ancient pottery shards.
Spanish
La excavación reveló fragmentos de cerámica antigua.
English
They watched the excavation with great interest.
Spanish
Vieron la excavación con mucho interés.
English
A heavy machine started the excavation yesterday.
Spanish
Una máquina pesada comenzó la excavación ayer.
English
Students visited the excavation to learn archaeology.
Spanish
Los estudiantes visitaron la excavación para aprender arqueología.

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