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    Arenal (en. Sandbank)

    /aɾeˈnal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Land mainly constituted of sand.
    The sandy area extends along the coast.
    El arenal se extiende a lo largo de la costa.
    Deserted or beach area with abundant sand.
    The children played in the sandy area all afternoon.
    Los niños jugaron en el arenal toda la tarde.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'arenalis', derived from 'arena'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sandy area of sand
    Land typically covered by sand.
    arenal de arena
    cross the sandy area
    To traverse an extensive sandy area.
    cruzar el arenal

    Related Words

    sand
    Small particles of rock and minerals that form beaches and deserts.
    arena
    sandy
    That has or is composed of sand.
    arenoso
    fine sand
    Fine sand.
    arenilla

    Slang Meanings

    Party space at the beach.
    Let's go to the sandy area for a barbecue this weekend.
    Vamos al arenal a hacer una barbacoa este fin de semana.
    Meeting place for surfers.
    That sandy area is very popular among local surfers.
    Ese arenal es muy popular entre los surfers locales.