English–Spanish
“waterfall” in Spanish
How to say “waterfall” in Spanish
“Waterfall” in Spanish is cascada.
Water plunging straight down a cliff face forming white spray and foam.
Example sentences with cascada
Fuimos por el sendero a la cascada y escuchamos su ruido.
We went along the trail to the waterfall and heard the sound of the waterfall.
Tips for using cascada
- Cognate with English cascade but cascada specifically means a natural waterfall in Spanish and not the broader 'series' sense that cascade can have in English.
Other Spanish words for “waterfall”
Hay una catarata cerca del pueblo.
There is a waterfall near the village.