Vocabulario relacionado con la fontantería

Turno para aprender un poco de vocabulario y contexto relacionado con la profesión de fontanería. En esta ocasión, veremos el vocabulario más común, y un ejemplo de una conversación

 

Inglés	Fonética en inglés	Español	Frase de ejemplo en inglés
Plumber	?pl?m?r	Fontanero (plomero)	I need to call a plumber to fix a leak in my bathroom.
Pipe	pa?p	Tubería	The plumber is installing new pipes in the kitchen.
Leak	lik	Fuga (fuga de agua)	There’s a leak under the sink, and the water is dripping.
Faucet	?f??s?t	Grifo (canilla)	The plumber replaced the old faucet with a new one.
Drain	dre?n	Desagüe (desagüar)	The drain in the shower is clogged, and the water is not going down.
Clog	kl??	Atasco	The plumber used a plunger to unclog the toilet.
Pipe wrench	pa?p r?nt?	Llave de tubo (llave inglesa)	The plumber used a pipe wrench to tighten the connections.
Plunger	?pl?nd??r	Desatascador (ventosa)	I used a plunger to clear the blockage in the kitchen sink.
Piping	?pa?p??	Instalación de tuberías	The piping system in this building needs to be inspected regularly.
Shut-off valve	??t-?f vælv	Válvula de cierre	In case of an emergency, you can use the shut-off valve to stop the water flow.
Inglés	Fonética en inglés	Español	Frase de ejemplo en inglés
Solder	?s?ld?r	Soldar	The plumber used solder to join the copper pipes.
Water heater	?w??t?r ?hi?t?r	Calentador de agua	The water heater in my house needs to be replaced.
Pressure	?pr???r	Presión	The water pressure in the shower is too low.
Overflow	?o?v?r?flo?	Desbordamiento	The sink overflowed, causing a mess in the bathroom.
Trap	træp	Trampa (sifón)	The plumber cleaned out the trap to remove the blockage.
Valve	vælv	Válvula	Turn the valve clockwise to shut off the water supply.
Septic tank	?s?pt?k tæ?k	Tanque séptico	The plumber needs to inspect the septic tank for any issues.
Water meter	?w??t?r ?mi?t?r	Medidor de agua	The water meter is located outside the house near the street.
PEX pipe	p?ks pa?p	Tubería de PEX	The plumber recommended using PEX pipes for better durability.
Backflow preventer	?bækflo? pr??v?nt?r	Dispositivo antirretorno	Installing a backflow preventer ensures that contaminated water doesn’t flow back into the supply.

 

Conversación entre un fontanero y una persona que está preocupado por el estado de una tubería antigua:

 

Plumber: Good morning! How can I assist you today?

Person: Hi there! I have noticed some issues with the plumbing in my house. One of the pipes seems old and worn out. I’m concerned that it might break soon.

Plumber: I understand your concern. It’s essential to address aging pipes before they cause any major problems. I’ll inspect the pipe and recommend the best course of action.

Person: That would be great. The pipe in question is in the basement. Let me show you where it’s located.

Plumber: Thank you. Lead the way, please.

Person: Here it is. As you can see, the pipe looks rusty and has some visible corrosion.

Plumber: I see what you mean. Based on the condition of the pipe, it’s advisable to replace it. If it ruptures, it could lead to significant water damage. I’ll need to measure the length and determine the type of pipe required for the replacement.

Person: I completely agree. Please go ahead and assess the situation.

Plumber: Alright, I’ll take the necessary measurements and calculate the amount of new pipe needed. Additionally, I’ll check if any other sections of the plumbing system need attention to prevent future issues.

Person: Thank you for being so thorough. I want to ensure the plumbing in my house is in good condition.

Plumber: It’s my pleasure. Plumbing problems can escalate if left unattended, so it’s crucial to address them promptly. Once I have all the information, I’ll provide you with an estimate for the replacement and any other required repairs.

Person: That sounds perfect. Please let me know the details, and we can proceed accordingly.

Plumber: Certainly. I’ll prepare the estimate and share it with you by the end of the day. If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, feel free to reach out to me.

Person: I appreciate your professionalism. I look forward to receiving the estimate and discussing the next steps.

Plumber: You’re welcome. I aim to provide reliable and efficient services. Rest assured, we’ll work together to resolve this plumbing issue promptly. Thank you for choosing our plumbing services.

Person: The pleasure is mine. I’m confident we’re in good hands. Thank you again, and I’ll be waiting for the estimate.

Plumber: Not a problem at all. Have a great day, and I’ll be in touch soon.