Arroyo Meaning in English
word
ɝˈɔɪoʊ
er-OY-oh
æɹˈɔɪəʊ
uh-ROY-oh
Definition
A small, often dry creek or stream that sometimes fills with water after rain, especially in dry areas.
Usage & Nuances
'Arroyo' is used mainly in the American Southwest and other dry regions. Not a common word outside geography or nature contexts. It can be dry much of the year. Similar words: 'creek' (general), 'wash' (usually dry).
Spanish: arroyo - riachueloPortuguese (BR): riacho - arroioPortuguese (PT): riacho - arroioChinese (Simplified): 溪流 - 小河Chinese (Traditional): 溪流 - 小河Hindi: नाला - छोटी धाराArabic: جدول - مجرى مائي صغيرBengali: নালিয়া (শুষ্ক খাল) - ক্ষুদ্র খালRussian: сухое русло - пересыхающий ручейJapanese: 涸れ川 - 小さな乾いた川Vietnamese: suối cạn - khe suối khôKorean: 마른 개울 - 건천Turkish: kuru dere - mevsimsel dereUrdu: خشک نالہ - خشک ندیIndonesian: sungai kering - aliran kering
Example Sentences
The hikers crossed a dry arroyo on the trail.
basic
After heavy rain, the arroyo was full of water.
basic
Many animals drink from the arroyo when there is water.
basic
The house sits near a quiet arroyo that only flows after storms.
natural
Kids love looking for frogs in the grassy arroyo during spring.
natural
Last year, a flash flood turned the empty arroyo into a raging river in minutes.
natural