English–Spanish
“cliff” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈrisko/
Example
El sendero pasa junto al risco.
The path runs alongside the cliff.
How to say “cliff” in Spanish
“Cliff” in Spanish is risco.
Sheer natural rock wall falling almost vertically.
Example sentences with risco
El pueblo está al borde del risco.
The village is at the cliff edge.
Tips for using risco
- The similar word riesgo, spelled with an extra e, means "risk", so the vowel order distinguishes the two words.
Other Spanish words for “cliff”
¡Cuidado con el barranco!
Watch out for the cliff!
Cuidado con el acantilado.
Watch out for the cliff.
El sendero termina en un precipicio.
The trail ends at a cliff.
Ten cuidado, hay un despeñadero al final del sendero.
Be careful, there is a cliff at the end of the trail.