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    Catarata (en. Cataract)

    /kataˈɾata/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Body of water that falls from a height.
    The Iguazu Falls is one of the most impressive in the world.
    La catarata de Iguazú es una de las más impresionantes del mundo.
    Eye disease that causes opacity in the lens.
    After several years, he was diagnosed with cataract in his right eye.
    Después de varios años, se le diagnosticó catarata en el ojo derecho.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'catarata', which means 'waterfall'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    waterfall of ideas
    A great flow of thoughts or proposals.
    catarata de ideas
    waterfall of criticisms
    A large amount of criticism received in a short time.
    catarata de críticas

    Related Words

    waterfall
    A waterfall-like fall of water.
    cascada
    visibility
    The ability to see clearly, affected by cataract.
    visibilidad

    Slang Meanings

    A problem or difficulty with no apparent solution.
    That project has turned into a waterfall of problems.
    Ese proyecto se ha convertido en una catarata de problemas.
    An overwhelming experience of events or information.
    The meeting was a waterfall of information that I couldn't process.
    La reunión fue una catarata de información que no pude procesar.