What is the Spanish word for "ravine"?

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

English

ravine

Spanish

barranco

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Alternative translations of "ravine"

cañón
desfiladero
garganta
quebrada

Examples of how to use "ravine" in Spanish

English
A deep ravine separated the two hills.
Spanish
Una profunda barranca separaba las dos colinas.
English
We walked along the edge of the ravine.
Spanish
Caminamos por el borde de la barranca.
English
A small stream runs through the ravine below.
Spanish
Un pequeño arroyo atraviesa la barranca abajo.
English
The hikers carefully crossed the narrow ravine bridge.
Spanish
Los excursionistas cruzaron cuidadosamente el estrecho puente de la barranca.
English
Wildflowers grew on the slopes of the ravine.
Spanish
Las flores silvestres crecían en las laderas de la barranca.

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A deep ravine separated the two hills.

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