Arroyo (en. Stream)

/aˈro.ʝo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Body of water that flows continuously.
The stream runs through the forest and provides water to the animals.
El arroyo atraviesa el bosque y proporciona agua a los animales.
Small channel through which water circulates.
The stream was formed after heavy rains.
El arroyo se formó después de las lluvias intensas.
Water current often found in rural areas.
We like to go fishing at the stream on weekends.
Nos gusta ir a pescar al arroyo durante los fines de semana.

Etymology

From the Latin 'aruolium', diminutive of 'aqua', meaning water.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Stream of life
Referencing the small daily difficulties
Arroyo de la vida
Stream of words
Constant flow of conversation
Arroyo de palabras
In the stream
Comfortable and worry-free situation
En el arroyo

Related Words

river
Body of water larger than a stream.
río
lagoon
Body of water smaller than a river and usually nearly stagnant.
laguna
spring
Natural water source that emerges from the ground.
manantial

Slang Meanings

Tranquil place to relax.
Let's go to the stream to unwind for a while.
Vamos al arroyo a desahogarnos un rato.
Confusion or a minor problem.
Don't worry, it's just a stream that we can easily solve.
No te preocupes, solo es un arroyo que podemos solucionar fácilmente.