What does "serpentear" mean in English?

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Spanish

serpentear

English

to meander

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Alternative translations of "serpentear"

to wind
to snake
to twist
to coil

Examples of how to use "serpentear" in Spanish

Spanish
El río serpenteaba por el valle.
English
The river meandered through the valley.
Spanish
El río serpentea entre rocas.
English
The river snakes between rocks.
Spanish
Ayer la senda serpenteó por el bosque.
English
Yesterday, the path wound through the forest.
Spanish
El sendero serpenteaba junto al lago.
English
The trail meandered along the lake.
Spanish
Mañana el río serpenteará más rápido.
English
Tomorrow, the river will flow more quickly.

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El río serpenteaba por el valle.

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