Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

desaguar

verb
des-ah-gwar
Definition
To drain or empty out water from a place, usually into a larger body of water.
Examples
  • Os canos das chuvas desaguam nas ruas.
  • Após a tempestade, o rio desaguou no lago.
  • É importante desaguar as áreas alagadas para prevenir inundações.
Meaning
The act of discharging or letting out water, especially from a lower area to a higher one, enabling a better flow or clarity of water.
Synonyms
  • drain
  • discharge
  • empty
  • flow out