watertight

hermético

watertight(

tuhr

tayt

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Un adjetivo es una palabra que describe a un sustantivo (p.ej. el perro grande).

adjetivo

1. (que no permite el paso de líquidos)

a. hermético

Wrap and place in a watertight container to avoid water damage.Envuelva y coloque en un contenedor hermético para evitar que se dañe con el agua.

b. estanco

With these stout bulkheads, all the compartments are watertight.Con estos mamparos sólidos, todos los compartimentos son estancos.

Una palabra o frase que se usa como figura retórica y que tiene un significado simbólico (p. ej. tomar el pelo).

(figurado)

(indisputable)

a. irrefutable

You have to admit it: his argument is watertight, and can stand up to any opposition.Tienes que admitirlo: su argumento es irrefutable y resiste cualquier oposición.

Una palabra o frase que se usa como figura retórica y que tiene un significado simbólico (p. ej. tomar el pelo).

(figurado)

(sin vacíos)

a. sin lagunas

A watertight contract will safeguard both parties against future misinterpretations.Un contrato sin lagunas salvaguardará a ambas partes de futuras interpretaciones erróneas.

watertight

Un adjetivo es una palabra que describe a un sustantivo (p.ej. el perro grande).

adjetivo

1. (seal)

a. hermético(a)

2. (compartment)

a. estanco(a)

3. (fig)

a. irrefutable

watertight [ˈwɔːtətaɪt]

adjetivo

1 [+bottle, container, seal] hermético

The flask is completely watertight, even when laid on its side The watertight seal will keep contents perfectly dry

[+compartment, boat, ship] estanco

The batteries are safely enclosed in a watertight compartment

[+door] de cierre hermético

The watertight doors were closed

2 [+alibi] perfecto

He was sentenced to 15 months despite having a watertight alibi

[+agreement] sin lagunas

Neil has a contract with us and it's a watertight agreement

[+guarantee, embargo] sólido; [+argument, theory] irrefutable

To make the embargo watertight, it would be necessary to organise a military blockade The UN want to secure a watertight guarantee that the army won't invade again The theory is far from watertight, but it is accepted by the authorities

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