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la canilla

shin, faucet, tap

k a ˈn i ʝ a
noun · feminine Rare #46,687
shin In some countries, especially Argentina and Uruguay, it can also mean “faucet” or “tap.”
SP: Me golpeé la canilla contra la mesa.
EN: I hit my shin against the table.
faucet, tap This meaning is regional, especially in Argentina and Uruguay.
SP: La canilla de la cocina pierde agua.
EN: The kitchen faucet is leaking.

Tom abrió la canilla.

Tom turned on the tap.

La canilla está goteando.

The tap is dripping.

No uses esta canilla.

Don't use this faucet.

Tom dejó la canilla abierta toda la noche.

Tom left the tap running all night.

Sounds similar to

capilla k a ˈp i ʝ a canica k a ˈn i k a casilla k a ˈs i ʝ a