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    Charcos (en. Puddles)

    /ˈt͡ʃaɾ.kos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Accumulation of water on the ground, usually formed after rain.
    After the storm, there were puddles all over the street.
    Después de la tormenta, había charcos en toda la calle.
    A hole or pit where water collects.
    Puddles in the countryside are typical after rainfall.
    Los charcos en el campo son típicos después de la lluvia.
    Water that is stagnant in one place.
    The children played in the puddles that formed in the park.
    Los niños jugaron en los charcos que se formaron en el parque.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'charco', which derives from the Latin 'stagnus' meaning 'stagnant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to play in puddles
    To have fun in problematic or complicated situations.
    jugar en los charcos
    to jump into a puddle
    To do something daring or risky.
    tirarse a un charco

    Related Words

    puddle
    Accumulation of water in a specific place.
    charco
    water
    Transparent liquid necessary for life.
    agua
    rain
    Water precipitation in liquid form.
    lluvia
    season
    A period characterized by specific climatic conditions.
    estación

    Slang Meanings

    To be in trouble.
    I got into a puddle for not doing my homework.
    Me metí en un charco al no hacer mi tarea.
    Complicated situation.
    That decision is going to get you into a puddle.
    Esa decisión te va a meter en un charco.