draining

• Describe algo que causa una pérdida gradual de energía, recursos o fuerzas, resultando agotador o agobiante.

Describes something that causes a gradual loss of energy, resources, or strength.

1. Exhausting or tiringB2informal

   Causing a loss of energy or strength; very tiring.

   agotador

   • The long hike was absolutely draining.
   • Working two jobs can be emotionally draining.
   • Dealing with constant complaints is mentally draining.

   Sinónimosarduousdebilitatingenervatingexhaustingfatiguinggruelingtaxingtiringwearingwearying

   Antónimosenergizinginvigoratingrefreshingstimulating

2. Depleting resourcesB2formal

   Causing a gradual loss of resources, such as money, time, or supplies.

   agotador de recursos

   • The project is draining the company's budget.
   • Constant repairs are draining his savings.
   • The drought is draining the reservoir quickly.

   Sinónimosburdensomeconsumingcostlyexhaustingtaxing

   Antónimosprofitablerefillingrewarding

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de extraer un líquido de algo, o de vaciar o secar algo quitando su contenido.

A verb used to indicate the act of removing liquid from something, or causing something to become empty or dry by removing its contents.

1. Remove liquidA2formal

   To cause liquid to flow away from something; to empty or make dry.

   Drenar, vaciar líquido

   • She drained the pasta in a colander.
   • The plumber drained the water from the pipe.
   • He drained the oil from the engine before replacing the filter.

   Sinónimosdischargedraw offemptyevacuatesiphontap

   Antónimosfillfloodinundatesaturatesoak

2. Exhaust energy or resourcesB1formal

   To use up or deplete someone's energy, strength, or resources.

   Agotar energía o recursos

   • The long work hours drained him completely.
   • The project drained the company's financial reserves.
   • Constant worry can drain your emotional energy.

   Sinónimosbleedconsumedepleteemptyexhaustsaptaxuse up

   Antónimosenergizeinvigoraterefreshreplenishstrengthen

3. Drink completelyA2informal

   To drink all the liquid from a container.

   beber hasta vaciar

   • He drained his glass of water in one gulp.
   • She drained the bottle of juice quickly.
   • They drained their cups and asked for more tea.

   Sinónimoschugdowndrink upemptyfinishgulppolish offquaff