cataratas del Iguazú
/kataɾatas del iɡwaθu/from spelling rules
Iguazu Falls is expressed in Spanish as cataratas del Iguazú.
This phrase refers to the large system of waterfalls located on the border between Argentina and Brazil.
What does it mean word for word?
The word cataratas literally means waterfalls.
How do you pronounce it?
/kataɾatas del iɡwaθu/
Did you know?
- The word catarata in Spanish has a double meaning and is also the medical term for 'cataracts' in the eye.
- In Argentina and Brazil, the falls are often referred to as the 'throat of the world' due to the massive volume of water falling into the Garganta del Diablo or 'Devil's Throat'.
- The name Iguazú comes from the indigenous Guaraní language, combining 'y' (water) and 'guazú' (large).
Examples in context
- Las Cataratas del Iguazú son una de las maravillas naturales más imponentes del mundo.Iguazu Falls are one of the most impressive natural wonders in the world.
- Este lugar es conocido principalmente por sus inmensas Cataratas del Iguazú.This place is mainly known for its immense Iguazu Falls.
- Las cataratas de Iguazú son impresionantes, deberías verlas.Iguazu Falls are breathtaking, you should see them.
- Las cataratas del Iguazú son impresionantes.The Iguazu Falls are impressive.
- Queremos visitar las cataratas del Iguazú este verano.We want to visit the Iguazu Falls this summer.
- Hay mucha gente en las cataratas del Iguazú.There are many people at the Iguazu Falls.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are planning a trip to South America.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿vamos a las cataratas del Iguazú?Daniel, shall we go to Iguazu Falls?
- DanielMe parece una idea excelente, Elena.That sounds like an excellent idea, Elena.
- ElenaDicen que el paisaje es increíble.They say the landscape is incredible.
- DanielSí, busquemos los vuelos ahora mismo.Yes, let's look for flights right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
