Spanish Conversation · Level 42
75 words
Spanish word
valle
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbaʝe/
Meaning
- masculine nounvalley
Example
El río pasa por el valle.
The river runs through the valley.
More examples
Caminamos por el valle al amanecer.
We walked through the valley at dawn.
Core concept
Long narrow lowland between hills often containing a river and used as a passage.
Common phrases
el valle
the valley
valle fértil
fertile valley
valle profundo
deep valley
Similar words
montaña: Prominent area of land raised high above nearby areas, often with steep sides.
colina: Low rounded elevation of land with gentle contours and small stature.
cuesta: Area of land that slopes, forming a ramp-like rise or descent.
río: Large natural watercourse that flows across terrain into a lake or the sea.
Definition in Spanish
Depresión alargada del terreno situada entre elevaciones, frecuentemente ocupada por un río o utilizada como paso.
Word origin
From Latin vallis through medieval Romance forms into Spanish valle, retaining the sense of a low stretch between elevations.
Usage tips
- Masculine noun normally used with el; use en el valle to indicate location and por el valle when describing movement through it.