cataratas
/kataɾatas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cataracts" can be translated into Spanish as cataratas.
cataratas refers to large waterfalls that flow over a steep drop in a river. It is also the term used to describe the medical condition of cataracts in the eye.
Which one should you use?
While cataratas is the common term used for both large waterfalls and the medical condition, the phrase Opacidad del cristalino is a more specific way to refer to the medical condition, meaning "opacity of the lens".
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is catarata.
How do you pronounce it?
/kataɾatas/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a sudden, heavy downpour of rain is sometimes colloquially called a catarata de agua.
- In Spanish, catarata can describe the sudden flow of things that are not water, such as a catarata de cabello to describe long, flowing hair.
- The term catarata can be used metaphorically in Spanish to describe a continuous, overwhelming flow of something, like a catarata de noticias or a 'flood of news'.
Examples in context
- ¿Tienes cataratas?Do you have cataracts?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has the medical condition cataratas.Tatoeba #10111066 by manufrutos, translation #9850986 by NurseMeeks
- Tengo cataratasI have cataracts
- Las cataratas son impresionantes.The cataracts are impressive.
- Fuimos a ver las cataratas del río.We went to see the river's cataracts.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are looking at a travel brochure.
- LucíaMira estas cataratas en el mapa.Look at these cataracts on the map.
- MateoParecen muy altas y hermosas.They look very high and beautiful.
- Lucía¿Quieres ir a visitarlas, Mateo?Do you want to go visit them, Mateo?
- MateoSí, me encantaría ir.Yes, I would love to go.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
