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irrigate

/ˈɪɹəˌɡeɪt/
B2 · Upper Int.★★☆☆☆
verb

Simple Meaning

llevar agua a la tierra o a los cultivos a través de tuberías o canales.

When to Use

📚Academic Writing⚙️Technical
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics

Examples in Conversation

Los agricultores riegan sus campos durante la temporada seca.

El sistema usa agua reciclada para regar el campo de golf.

Full Definition

To supply (farmland) with water, by building ditches, pipes, etc.

We need to irrigate the land before we plant the crops.

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