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“flow into” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/desemboˈkaɾ/

Example

El río desemboca en el mar.

The river flows into the sea.

Illustration for desembocar (flow into)

How to say “flow into” in Spanish

“Flow into” in Spanish is desembocar.

A river or canal emptying into another watercourse or the sea.

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

Example sentences with desembocar

El canal desemboca en el puerto cercano.

The canal flows into the nearby port.

Tips for using desembocar

  • Desembocar normally appears as desembocar en to mark the outlet, applies to rivers, streets, and figurative results, and is not used for simply pouring a drink into a cup.

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