Arroyo: meaning, definitions and examples

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arroyo

 

[ ษ™หˆrษ”ษช.oสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geographical feature

An arroyo is a channel or dry riverbed that temporarily fills with water after rain. They are often found in regions with arid or semi-arid climates. These features form as a result of erosion and can be significant during flood events.

Synonyms

gully, ravine, watercourse

Examples of usage

  • The arroyo filled with water after the storm.
  • We hiked alongside the arroyo to see the wildlife.
  • Children played in the sandy banks of the arroyo.
  • The flash flood flowed swiftly through the arroyo.

Translations

Translations of the word "arroyo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arroio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bach

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ saluran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ strumieล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐๅท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ruisseau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arroyo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dere

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ๋‚ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุฑู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ potok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐๆฒณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรฆkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะปา›ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงay

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arroyo

Etymology

The word 'arroyo' comes from the Spanish language, where it means 'stream' or 'brook'. Its etymology can be traced to the Latin word 'aureus', meaning 'golden', which reflects the historical significance of water sources in arid landscapes. In the American Southwest, arroyos are dynamic and crucial to the ecosystem because they can fill rapidly during heavy rains and provide a habitat for various wildlife. They also play an important role in the natural erosion processes and in shaping the landscape. The adoption of the term 'arroyo' into English highlights the influence of Spanish explorers and settlers in the region, especially in areas such as California, Arizona, and New Mexico, where these geographical features are commonly found.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,307 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.