English–Spanish

“creek” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/rjaˈtʃwelo/

Example

Hay un riachuelo detrás de la casa.

There is a creek behind the house.

Illustration for riachuelo (creek)

How to say “creek” in Spanish

“Creek” in Spanish is riachuelo.

Shallow narrow watercourse winding through a meadow.

Full entry for riachuelo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with riachuelo

Vimos peces en el riachuelo esta mañana.

We saw fish in the creek this morning.

Tips for using riachuelo

  • Often used in landscape descriptions, and in many regions arroyo or riacho are preferred, so match local vocabulary when giving directions or describing nature.

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