What is the Spanish word for "swamps"?

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

English

swamps

Spanish

pantanos

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Alternative translations of "swamps"

ciénagas
marismas
pantanal

Examples of how to use "swamps" in Spanish

English
Alligators live in dark swamps.
Spanish
Los caimanes viven en pantanos oscuros.
English
The swamps around the lake attract many birds.
Spanish
Los pantanos alrededor del lago atraen a muchas aves.
English
Local fishermen avoid the swamps during heavy rain.
Spanish
Los pescadores locales evitan los pantanos durante las lluvias intensas.
English
Scientists study plants that grow in swamps.
Spanish
Los científicos estudian las plantas que crecen en los pantanos.
English
A boardwalk through the swamps offers safe passage.
Spanish
Un paseo peatonal a través de los pantanos ofrece un paso seguro.

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