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    Barranco (en. Ravine)

    /baˈraŋko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A notch or an abrupt cut in the land.
    The river has carved an impressive ravine over the centuries.
    El río ha esculpido un barranco impresionante a lo largo de los siglos.
    A dangerous place due to its steep incline.
    He fell into the ravine while trying to take a photo.
    Se cayó al barranco mientras trataba de tomar una foto.
    An abyss or a cliff.
    From the top of the ravine, you could see the beautiful landscape.
    Desde la cima del barranco se podía ver el paisaje hermoso.

    Etymology

    From Hispanic Arabic 'barranq', derived from Arabic 'barraŋ', meaning 'abyss'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall into the ravine
    To suffer a fall or a sudden failure.
    caer en el barranco
    to be on the edge of the ravine
    To be in a situation of risk or danger.
    estar al borde del barranco
    to look from the ravine
    To evaluate a situation from a critical perspective.
    mirar desde el barranco

    Related Words

    gorge
    A narrow passage between mountains or hills.
    desfiladero
    cliff
    A place where the ground drops steeply.
    precipicio
    crack
    A break or fissure in a surface.
    grieta

    Slang Meanings

    Risky situation.
    That deal is very complicated, you could be in a ravine.
    Ese trato está muy complicado, podrías estar en un barranco.
    Something that has gotten out of control.
    That party turned into a total ravine when the police arrived.
    Esa fiesta se volvió un barranco total cuando llegó la policía.