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    Charco (en. Puddle)

    /ˈt͡ʃaɾ.ko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Small accumulation of water, usually formed by rain or melting snow.
    The children played in the puddle after the storm.
    Los niños jugaron en el charco después de la tormenta.
    Dents or impressions that can be seen on the ground, as a consequence of a hit.
    The car left a puddle on the road after passing.
    El carro dejó un charco en la carretera tras pasar.
    Term used in some places to refer to a small swamp or bog.
    The puddle was full of frogs during spring.
    El charco estaba lleno de ranas durante la primavera.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'stagnus', meaning stagnation of water.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    puddle of tears
    A large amount of tears that have been shed.
    charco de lágrimas
    puddle of blood
    An accumulation of blood on the ground, usually due to a wound.
    charco de sangre
    jump across the pond
    Expression meaning to go to another country, usually to Europe or America.
    saltarse el charco

    Related Words

    puddly
    Refers to something that is full of puddles.
    charcoso
    to puddle
    Verb that means to form or make puddles.
    charquear
    puddle maker
    Shallow body of water, similar to a puddle.
    charquera

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it is used as a synonym for a place where people gather for parties.
    Let's go to the puddle at the corner, there will surely be good music.
    Vamos al charco de la esquina, seguro habrá buena música.
    Refers to a messy or complicated situation.
    That discussion was a real puddle.
    Esa discusión fue un verdadero charco.