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    Pantanos (en. Swamps)

    [pan-ta-nos]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Wet ecosystem that periodically floods, formed by water and vegetation.
    The swamps of the delta are fundamental for biodiversity.
    Los pantanos del delta son fundamentales para la biodiversidad.
    Low and wet land that is often problematic for agriculture.
    Swamps complicate road construction.
    Los pantanos dificultan la construcción de carreteras.
    Areas that act as natural filters, purifying the water that flows through them.
    Swamps help prevent flooding.
    Los pantanos ayudan a prevenir inundaciones.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'paludinus', meaning 'of the swamp'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a swamp
    To be in a complicated or difficult to resolve situation.
    estar en un pantano
    to make a swamp
    To produce confusion or problems in a situation.
    hacer pantano

    Related Words

    marsh
    Land covered with water, similar to a swamp but with denser vegetation.
    ciénaga
    wetland
    Area of land that floods and has aquatic vegetation.
    humedal
    marshland
    Swampy area, but with higher salinity.
    marisma

    Slang Meanings

    Disorder or confusion that resembles a swamp.
    Your room is a swamp.
    Tu habitación está hecha un pantano.
    Complicated emotional situation.
    I feel like I'm in a swamp with my feelings.
    Me siento en un pantano con mis sentimientos.