English–Spanish

“puddle” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʃaɾko/

Example

Cuidado con el charco.

Watch out for the puddle.

Illustration for charco (puddle)

How to say “puddle” in Spanish

“Puddle” in Spanish is charco.

Temporary shallow water collected in a street or garden dip.

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

Example sentences with charco

Al cruzar la calle trató de no mojarse en el charco.

When crossing the street he tried not to get wet in a puddle.

Tips for using charco

  • Generally informal and conversational, charco contrasts with more formal or larger terms such as estanque or, in some areas, poza depending on size and register.

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