irrigar

Senses

1. 1.

   to irrigate

   to supply water to land or crops via channels or pipes

2. 2.

   to irrigate (medical)

   to flush or wash a wound or body cavity with a solution

Examples

• "Los agricultores riegan los campos para aumentar la producción."

  Farmers irrigate the fields to increase production.

• "El cirujano irrigó la herida con suero fisiológico."

  The surgeon irrigated the wound with saline solution.

• "Esta región árida depende de sistemas de irrigación para cultivar."

  This arid region depends on irrigation systems to farm.

Usage

Irrigar is a regular -ar verb. In agriculture, it refers to artificial watering; in medicine, it means to flush or cleanse. The noun "irrigación" is common in both contexts. Note: do not confuse with "regar" (to water/sprinkle), which is more general.