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tanque de reserva

Also spelled: el tanque · tinaco

What does tanque de reserva mean?

A household water tank installed to ride out supply cuts. Having one is not a luxury in much of the country — it is foresight.

Example

Good thing we have a tanque, there's been no water for two days.Menos mal que tenemos tanque, llevan dos días sin agua.

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