Translation of "floodgate" into Spanish

compuerta, esclusa, Compuerta hidráulica are the top translations of "floodgate" into Spanish.

floodgate noun grammar

An adjustable gate or valve used to control the flow of water through a sluice. [..]

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  • compuerta

    noun feminine

    To allow diplomatic protection in such cases would be to open the floodgates for international litigation.

    Si se autoriza la protección diplomática en esos casos, se abrirían las compuertas a la litigación internacional.

  • esclusa

    noun feminine

    I do not accept this floodgates form of argument.

    No puedo admitir este tipo de argumento basado en un riesgo de «apertura de esclusas».

  • Compuerta hidráulica

    adjustable gate used to control water flow

  • Less frequent translations

    • compuerta exterior
    • compuerta hidráulica
    • puertas
    • válvula de compuerta

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