Agua de Riego
English translation: Irrigation Water
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| na | water to irrigate |
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| na | "Irrigation water" |
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| na | See below |
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| na | See below again |
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| na | water for irrigation/ irrigation water |
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| na | Irrigation Water |
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9 mins
water to irrigate Explanation: A little more context would help, but it seems to me that it means "water to irrigate" or "watering" Success... |
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12 mins
"Irrigation water" Explanation: ood luck! |
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See below Explanation: "water to irrigate" or "water for watering" Pay attention to the difference "to" and "for". |
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See below again Explanation: Sometimes we think too quickly. I would say that the best is "water for irrigation". Best of luck! |
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1 hr
water for irrigation/ irrigation water Explanation: I would use any of them. I've looked it up in the New Penguin Dictionary of Geography (pág. 164): Irrigation- action of artificially supplying land with water....//2 from a river or reservoir Good luck! |
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9 hrs
Irrigation Water Explanation: As suggested by a previous user, this is probably your best choice. IMHO, it is best to avoid prepositional constructions whenever possible (Ex. Corn Bread is better than Bread of Corn, Drinking Water is better than Water for Drinking, etc.). OTOH, depending, of course, on context and audience, it is quite often best to simplify: would something simpler like "Ditch Water" or "Non-potable Water" be more appropriate? (Long-winded answer, I know, but I hope it helps). |
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