valle

VAHL-yeh

nounmA1

valley?a low area between hills or mountains

Also:dale?poetic or older term for a valley

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El valle estaba cubierto de nieve después de la tormenta.

The valley was covered in snow after the storm.

Hay un río que atraviesa todo el valle.

There is a river that runs through the whole valley.

Las casas están construidas en el fondo del valle.

The houses are built at the bottom of the valley.

Word Connections

Synonyms

hondonada (hollow / depression)
cañada (glen / small valley)

Antonyms

cima (peak / summit)
montaña (mountain)

Common Collocations

fondo del valle – valley floor / bottom of the valley
valle fértil – fertile valley

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Noun

Remember that 'valle' is always a masculine word, so you must use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a) before it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Gender

Mistake: "La valle es bonita."

Correction: El valle es bonito. (Because 'valle' is masculine, the article and the adjective must also be masculine.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Describing Scenery

Use 'valle' frequently when talking about nature trips or hiking. Pair it with adjectives like 'profundo' (deep) or 'verde' (green).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: valle

Question 1 of 2

Which English word is the best translation for 'valle'?

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Word Family

vallecito(small valley (diminutive)) - noun

valluno(of/from the valley) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'valle' the same as 'cañón'?

Not exactly. A 'valle' is a broad, open low area. A 'cañón' (canyon/gorge) is a very deep, narrow valley, typically carved out by a river.

How do I remember that 'valle' is masculine?

While many Spanish words ending in -e can be either masculine or feminine, 'valle' is masculine. A simple mnemonic is to associate it with 'el paisaje' (the landscape), which is also masculine and often contains valleys.