How to Say "ravine" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ravine” is “barranco” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
a deep, narrow gorge with steep sides
Examples
Hay un barranco muy profundo al lado de la carretera.
There is a very deep ravine next to the road.
El agua de la lluvia corre con fuerza por el barranco.
The rainwater flows strongly through the gully.
Ten cuidado al caminar cerca del barranco.
Be careful when walking near the cliff edge.
Always Masculine
This word ends in -o and is masculine, so you should always use 'el' or 'un' with it (el barranco).
Describing Movement
When talking about something falling into it, use 'por el barranco' to describe the path down, or 'al barranco' for the destination.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “la barranco”
Correction: el barranco (it is a masculine word).
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