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    Peñascos (en. Rocks)

    /peˈɲaskos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Large and steep rock formations.
    The waves crash against the boulders on the coast.
    Las olas golpean los peñascos de la costa.
    Large fragments of rock that form a cliff or precipice.
    The path ran near the boulders.
    El sendero pasaba cerca de los peñascos.

    Etymology

    From old Spanish 'peñasco', which comes from Latin 'pinna' meaning 'feather', referring to the shape of the rocks.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to a boulder
    In a difficult or dangerous situation.
    a peñasco
    to fall from a boulder
    To suffer a great drop or a sudden failure.
    caer de peñasco
    head of a boulder
    A stubborn or obstinate person.
    cabeza de peñasco

    Related Words

    rock
    Natural solid material, generally inert.
    roca
    cliff
    Abrupt elevation of the terrain, similar to a cliff.
    risco
    precipice
    Slope of a terrain that descends abruptly to the sea or a valley.
    acantilado

    Slang Meanings

    That is very attached to a place or situation.
    That guy is like a boulder, he doesn't move from there.
    Ese tipo está como un peñasco, no se mueve de ahí.
    Something that is difficult to move or change.
    That boulder of bureaucracy is preventing the project from moving forward.
    Ese peñasco de burocracia no deja avanzar el proyecto.