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    Cauce (en. Channel)

    /ˈka.u̯.θe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The bed of a river or stream through which water flows.
    The channel of the river has widened due to heavy rains.
    El cauce del río se ha ampliado debido a las fuertes lluvias.
    The course that something follows, such as a process or a current.
    The course of the conversation shifted to a more serious topic.
    El cauce de la conversación cambió a un tema más serio.
    Space in which an activity develops.
    The course of the research was affected by a lack of resources.
    El cauce de la investigación fue afectado por la falta de recursos.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word 'cauce' comes from the Latin 'caucus,' which refers to the part of the ground through which water flows.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To give way to
    Allowing something to develop or progress.
    dar cauce a
    In course
    That is found in its natural course or direction.
    en cauce
    Without channel
    Off the normal or expected path.
    sin cauce

    Related Words

    Channels
    Plural of cauce, referring to multiple beds or courses of rivers.
    cauces
    Drainage
    Conduit or opening through which water is discharged.
    desagüe
    Tributary
    River or stream that flows into another river.
    afluente

    Slang Meanings

    In some informal contexts, 'cauce' can refer to a way of acting or proceeding that is considered appropriate.
    You have to find the right channel to solve the problem.
    Tienes que encontrar el cauce adecuado para resolver el problema.
    It can be used to talk about someone who follows a straight path in their life.
    After his crisis, he found the course of his life again.
    Después de su crisis, encontró el cauce de su vida nuevamente.