Pantano (en. Swamp)

/panˈtano/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Area of land that remains flooded and has abundant vegetation.

The swamp is home to many aquatic species.

El pantano es el hogar de muchas especies acuáticas.

Ground where water accumulates, making passage difficult.

We had to go around the swamp to continue our route.

Tuvimos que rodear el pantano para continuar nuestra ruta.

Ecosystem composed of water and vegetation that acts as a natural filter.

Swamps play a crucial role in water purification.

Los pantanos juegan un papel crucial en la purificación del agua.

From Latin *pantānum*, meaning 'swamp' or 'wetland.'

political swamp

Complicated and corruption-filled situation in politics.

pantano político

to be in a swamp

To be in a difficult situation with no escape options.

estar en un pantano

to get out of the swamp

To manage to get out of a complicated or problematic situation.

salir del pantano

wetland

Area that may be permanently or temporarily flooded, rich in biodiversity.

humedal

marsh

Coastal wetland that is covered by tides.

marisma

mud

Mud or sludge that forms in a wet place.

fango

Disorder or chaos in a situation.

That negotiation turned into a swamp of lies.

Esa negociación se convirtió en un pantano de mentiras.

Constant difficulties or problems.

Since the project started, it has been a swamp of problems.

Desde que empezó el proyecto, ha sido un pantano de problemas.