What does "socavón" mean in English?

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Spanish

socavón

English

sinkhole

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Alternative translations of "socavón"

undermining
excavation
pit
hole

Examples of how to use "socavón" in Spanish

Spanish
Un socavón se abrió en la carretera.
English
A sinkhole opened up on the road.
Spanish
Hay un socavón cerca de la carretera.
English
There is a sinkhole near the road.
Spanish
El socavón creció después de la lluvia.
English
The sinkhole grew after the rain.
Spanish
Cuidado, el socavón puede ser peligroso.
English
Be careful, the sinkhole can be dangerous.
Spanish
Los socavones dañaron la calle principal.
English
The sinkholes damaged the main street.

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Un socavón se abrió en la carretera.

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