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    Guadiana (en. Guadiana)

    /ɡwaˈðjana/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Name of a river that flows in the south of the Iberian Peninsula.
    The Guadiana is known for its dry stretches during drought periods.
    El Guadiana es conocido por sus tramos secos en épocas de sequía.
    Term used to refer to something that appears and disappears.
    Her willingness to help is very Guadiana; sometimes she is present and other times not.
    Su disposición para ayudar es muy guadiana; a veces está presente y otras no.

    Etymology

    The name Guadiana comes from the Arabic 'wadi 'ana', which means 'river that appears'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live like a Guadiana
    to live intermittently or inconsistently.
    vivir a la guadiana
    to lead a Guadiana life
    to have a life full of ups and downs.
    llevar una vida guadiana

    Related Words

    intermittent
    Not continuous, that appears and disappears.
    intermitente
    ode
    Comment or reflection on a topic that may be Guadiana in its manifestation.
    oda

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who is difficult to find.
    That girl is so Guadiana, you never find her when you look for her.
    Esa chica es tan guadiana, nunca la encuentras cuando la buscas.
    Something that appears suddenly and then disappears.
    The new project was Guadiana; it started strong but quickly faded away.
    El nuevo proyecto fue guadiana; comenzó fuerte, pero se desvaneció rápidamente.