English–Spanish
“riverbed” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈletʃo/
Example
Durante la sequía, el lecho del río quedó al descubierto.
During the drought, the riverbed became exposed.
How to say “riverbed” in Spanish
“Riverbed” in Spanish is lecho.
Bottom surface of a river or seabed that collects layers of deposited sediment.
Example sentences with lecho
Por la noche, se fue temprano al lecho para descansar.
At night, he went to bed early to rest.
Tips for using lecho
- Lecho is common in technical and medical phrases (for example lecho vascular) and is more formal than fondo in casual speech.