Also means
pipeline
Usage Note
Tubería refers to a pipe or a system of pipes collectively — the plumbing or pipework in a building or an underground pipeline. The accent falls on the í, giving it four syllables. The singular tubo is the physical tube itself; tubería implies a run or network. Learners sometimes misspell the word omitting the accent, which would change the stress pattern.
Examples
"La tubería vieja empezó a gotear en el baño."
Natural Translation
The old pipe started leaking in the bathroom.
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