arroyos
/aroʝos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'brooks' translates to Spanish as arroyos.
The term refers to small, natural streams of fresh water. Note that if you are referring to a person with the surname Brooks, the usage changes based on social context.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is arroyos, while the singular form for a single brook is arroyo.
How do you pronounce it?
/aroʝos/
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, saying someone is en el arroyo is an idiom meaning they are completely destitute or bankrupt.
- The word arroyo is an ancestor of the English word 'arroyo' used in the American Southwest. It entered English through Spanish during the colonial period to describe dry watercourses.
- In some Latin American regions, arroyo is used to describe the concrete drainage ditches found along urban roads.
Examples in context
- Los arroyos son muy cristalinos.The brooks are very crystal clear.
- Escuchamos el sonido de los arroyos.We hear the sound of the brooks.
- Hay varios arroyos en este bosque.There are several brooks in this forest.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are walking through a nature reserve.
- Alejandro¿Ves esos pequeños arroyos, Lucía?Do you see those small brooks, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, Alejandro, son muy bonitos.Yes, Alejandro, they are very beautiful.
- AlejandroEl agua de los arroyos parece muy fría.The water in the brooks looks very cold.
- LucíaSeguro que es muy refrescante.I am sure it is very refreshing.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
