What is the Spanish word for "creek"?

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

English

creek

Spanish

arroyo

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Alternative translations of "creek"

riachuelo
quebrada
cañada

Examples of how to use "creek" in Spanish

English
A small creek runs through the property.
Spanish
Un pequeño arroyo atraviesa la propiedad.
English
We walked along the creek yesterday.
Spanish
Ayer caminamos por el arroyo.
English
A small creek runs behind my house.
Spanish
Un pequeño arroyo corre detrás de mi casa.
English
Children like to skip stones in the creek.
Spanish
A los niños les gusta tirar piedras en el arroyo.
English
Is the creek deep after the rain?
Spanish
¿Es profundo el arroyo después de la lluvia?

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