Riachuelo (en. Creek)

/rjaˈtʃwe.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
English: A brook is a stream or small water current.
English: The brook flows serenely among the trees.
El riachuelo fluye serenamente entre los árboles.
English: A brook is considered any water current smaller than a river and generally tributary to one.
English: The brook joins the main river further ahead.
El riachuelo se une al río principal más adelante.
English: It can be a natural drainage that carries rainwater.
English: After the storm, the brook grew considerably.
Después de la tormenta, el riachuelo creció considerablemente.

Etymology

English: It comes from the diminutive of 'river', which designates a small water current.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: to refer to a brook
English: To speak about a small water current.
referirse a un riachuelo
English: to live near a brook
English: To reside in the vicinity of a brook.
vivir cerca de un riachuelo
English: to fish in a brook
English: To engage in fishing in a small water current.
pescar en un riachuelo

Related Words

English: stream
English: A water current smaller than a river.
arroyo
English: river
English: A body of water larger than a brook.
río
English: tributary
English: A river or brook that flows into another river.
afluente

Slang Meanings

English: Small water current in the countryside.
English: That brook is ideal for fishing trout.
Ese riachuelo es ideal para pescar truchas.
English: A place to relax near the water.
English: We are going to sit by the brook to rest.
Nos vamos a sentar junto al riachuelo a descansar.