What is the Spanish word for "cliff"?

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

English

cliff

Spanish

acantilado

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Alternative translations of "cliff"

precipicio
peñasco

Examples of how to use "cliff" in Spanish

English
A high cliff overlooks the sea.
Spanish
Un acantilado alto mira al mar.
English
We walked to the edge of the cliff.
Spanish
Caminamos hasta el borde del acantilado.
English
The cliff dropped sharply into the sea.
Spanish
El acantilado caía bruscamente al mar.
English
She stood near the cliff and watched.
Spanish
Ella se quedó cerca del acantilado y observó.
English
A bird nested on the small cliff.
Spanish
Un pájaro anidó en el pequeño acantilado.

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A high cliff overlooks the sea.

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