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“marsh” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/maˈɾisma/

Example

La marisma cerca del río está llena de aves.

The marsh near the river is full of birds.

Illustration for marisma (marsh)

How to say “marsh” in Spanish

“Marsh” in Spanish is marisma.

Estuary fringe of low ground flooded by tides and covered in salt-adapted vegetation.

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

Example sentences with marisma

La protección de la marisma ayuda a conservar la biodiversidad local.

Marsh protection helps to conserve local biodiversity.

Tips for using marisma

  • References to this kind of habitat commonly appear in the plural as las marismas, so maps and guides often name the area using the plural form.

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