What is the Spanish word for "backwater"?

Learn how to say "backwater" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

backwater

Spanish

remanso

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Alternative translations of "backwater"

aguas estancadas
zona tranquila

Examples of how to use "backwater" in Spanish

English
He grew up in a small rural backwater.
Spanish
Creció en un pequeño rincón rural apartado.
English
The village felt like a peaceful backwater.
Spanish
El pueblo se sentía como un tranquilo rincón apartado.
English
She left the backwater for a busy city.
Spanish
Ella dejó el rincón apartado para ir a una ciudad bulliciosa.
English
They found a quiet backwater near the river.
Spanish
Encontraron un rincón tranquilo cerca del río.
English
He returned to his backwater after many years.
Spanish
Él regresó a su rincón apartado después de muchos años.

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