What is the Spanish word for "shallow"?

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

English

shallow

Spanish

superficial

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Alternative translations of "shallow"

poco profundo

Examples of how to use "shallow" in Spanish

English
Children can play in the shallow water.
Spanish
Los niños pueden jugar en el agua poco profunda.
English
The pool here is very shallow today.
Spanish
La piscina aquí está muy poco profunda hoy.
English
Her answer sounded shallow and unconvincing.
Spanish
Su respuesta sonó superficial e poco convincente.
English
Be careful, the water looks shallow ahead.
Spanish
Ten cuidado, el agua parece poco profunda adelante.
English
He gave a shallow smile and left.
Spanish
Él esbozó una sonrisa superficial y se fue.

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Children can play in the shallow water.

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