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    Peñascosa (en. Rocky)

    pe-ɲas-ko-sa

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to land that is full of rocks or boulders.
    The region is very rocky, making cultivation difficult.
    La región es muy peñascosa, lo que dificulta el cultivo.
    Describes a mountainous and rugged landscape.
    We passed through a rocky area during our trip.
    Pasamos por una zona peñascosa durante nuestro viaje.
    Indicates that a place has slopes and exposed rocks.
    The rocky path proved to be a great challenge for hikers.
    El sendero peñascosa resulta ser un gran reto para los excursionistas.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Spanish 'peña,' which means rock or stone, with the suffix -osa indicating abundance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rocky soil
    land full of rocks
    tierra peñascosa
    rocky path
    difficult path due to the stones
    camino peñascoso
    rocky landscape
    natural scene with many rocks
    paisaje peñascoso

    Related Words

    peña
    large mass of rock
    peña
    peñuelo
    small boulder or rock
    peñuelo

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to describe a place complicated to walk.
    That route is very rocky; we better look for another one.
    Esa ruta es muy peñascosa, mejor busquemos otra.
    Figurative use to refer to a difficult situation.
    The task became rocky when the unforeseen events began.
    La tarea se volvió peñascosa cuando comenzaron los imprevistos.