Vallejo (en. Vallejo)

/baˈle.xo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Geographical depression between mountains.

The small valley was formed by the river's erosion over the years.

El vallejo se formó por la erosión del río a lo largo de los años.

Area where plants are grown due to the fertility of the soil.

Farmers are delighted with the small valley they have discovered.

Los agricultores están encantados con el vallejo que han descubierto.

Term used in some places to refer to a small valley.

We hiked through the small valley in the afternoon.

Hicimos una caminata a través del vallejo en la tarde.

From the Latin 'valliculum', diminutive of 'vallis' which means 'valley'.

valley of tears

A place of sadness or melancholy.

vallejo de lágrimas

to get lost in a small valley

To feel lost or disoriented in a situation.

perderse en un vallejo

valley

Extensive depression in the earth's surface.

valle

glen

Low terrain between mountains or hills.

vaguada

depression

Area of land lower than its surroundings.

depresión

Colloquial expression to refer to a complicated situation.

I’m in a small valley with this money problem.

Estoy en un vallejo con este problema de dinero.

Term used to describe a cozy place.

Let’s go to my small valley, it’s perfect for relaxing.

Vamos a mi vallejo, es perfecto para relajarnos.