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    Peñascales (en. Cliffs)

    /peˈɲaskales/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A group of large stones or piled rocks.
    The path was covered with peñascales that made passage difficult.
    El sendero estaba cubierto de peñascales que dificultaban el paso.
    A place where there are many large and sharp rocks.
    The cliff was filled with dangerous peñascales.
    El acantilado estaba lleno de peñascales peligrosos.
    A mountainous area abundant in loose rocks.
    The climbers encountered peñascales on their route to the summit.
    Los alpinistas encontraron peñascales en su ruta hacia la cima.

    Etymology

    Derived from the term 'peñasco', which refers to a large and steep rock.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the midst of peñascales
    In a place surrounded by large rocks.
    en medio de peñascales
    to get out of peñascales
    To escape from a complicated or dangerous situation.
    salir de peñascales
    to put peñascales in the way
    To hinder someone's progress.
    poner peñascales en el camino

    Related Words

    peñascos
    Large rocks that protrude from the ground.
    peñascos
    rock
    Solid material that is part of the Earth's crust.
    roca
    cliffs
    Steep walls or slopes, especially made of rock.
    cantiles

    Slang Meanings

    A dangerous or inaccessible place.
    That place is a peñascales, don't dare to go in.
    Ese lugar es un peñascales, no te atrevas a entrar.
    A difficult or complicated situation.
    I got into a peñascales with that project.
    Me metí en un peñascales con ese proyecto.