Spanish word

charco

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʃaɾko/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpuddle

Example

Cuidado con el charco.

Watch out for the puddle.

Illustration for charco (puddle)

More examples

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

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

Core concept

Temporary shallow water collected in a street or garden dip.

Common phrases

  • mojarse en un charco

    get wet in a puddle

  • pasar por un charco

    walk through a puddle

Similar words

charquito: Very small puddle that splashes or flattens when stepped on.
balsa: Shallow, spread-out layer of water that forms on the ground or road after rain.

Definition in Spanish

Hueco del terreno con una acumulación de agua de poca magnitud y duración breve, generalmente resultado de lluvias o escorrentías.

Word origin

The term originates in Iberian Romance and is etymically linked to Portuguese charco, though its deeper origin is not well documented.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Related words

  • encharcadosoakedadjective

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