noun

la catarata

waterfall

Es una caída grande de agua desde una altura considerable, que se forma en un río o corriente de agua.

The Spanish word "catarata" has two main meanings:

  1. Waterfall – A large, powerful flow of water falling from a height, such as a natural waterfall in a river.
  2. Cataract (medical) – A condition in the eye where the lens becomes cloudy, leading to blurred vision or blindness.

Depending on the context, "catarata" can refer to either a natural feature or an eye condition.

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Examples

Visitamos una catarata espectacular durante las vacaciones.noun

We visited a spectacular waterfall during the vacation.

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