dam
US /dæm/
UK /dæm/
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presa, dique
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir used to generate electricity or as a water supply
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The Hoover Dam is a famous landmark.
La presa Hoover es un hito famoso.
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They built a new dam across the river.
Construyeron una nueva presa al otro lado del río.
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represar, embalsar
build a dam across (a river or stream)
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They plan to dam the river to create a new reservoir.
Planean represar el río para crear un nuevo embalse.
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The beavers dammed the stream, causing it to overflow.
Los castores represaron el arroyo, lo que provocó que se desbordara.