watertight

• Describe algo que es estanco o que no deja pasar el agua; también se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a un argumento o plan perfecto, sin puntos débiles, que no se puede refutar.

Describes something that is sealed so that water cannot enter or escape; also used figuratively to describe an argument or plan that is flawless and cannot be disputed.

1. Impermeable to waterB1formal

   Constructed or sealed so that water cannot enter or escape.

   Estanco al agua

   • The submarine's hull is completely watertight.
   • Make sure the container is watertight before storing the liquid.
   • The new watch has a watertight seal up to 100 meters.

   Sinónimosimpermeableleakproofsealedwaterproof

   Antónimosleakypermeableporous

2. Without flaws or loopholesB2formal

   Describes an argument, plan, or legal case that is perfectly logical and cannot be disproven or avoided.

   sin fisuras

   • The prosecutor presented a watertight case against the defendant.
   • We need a watertight contract to avoid any future disputes.
   • His alibi was watertight, so the police had to release him.

   Sinónimosairtightbulletprooffoolproofimpregnableironcladrigoroussoundunassailable

   Antónimosfaultyflawedlooserefutableshakyunsoundvulnerableweak