el charco
puddle
Es una pequeña acumulación de agua que queda en el suelo después de llover o cuando se derrama un líquido.
The Spanish word "charco" refers to a puddle or a small pool of water, typically formed by rain or some other source of water collecting on the ground.
Meaning
- Puddle: A small accumulation of water, usually found on streets, paths, or natural surfaces after rain.
- By extension, "charco" can also informally be used to refer to a small pool or even a shallow body of water.
Parts
- The word "charco" doesn't break down into smaller meaningful parts in Spanish. It's a standalone noun.
Synonyms
- Pozuelo: A small pool of water.
- Laguna: A lagoon or a small pond (slightly bigger and more natural, but somewhat similar).
- Estanque: Pond (larger, sometimes manmade).
- Balsa: Pool or puddle, sometimes meaning a small pool of liquid.
Antonyms
- There's no perfect antonym for a "charco," but words representing dryness or absence of water, such as:
- Tierra seca: dry land/soil
- Sequía: drought
Summary
"Charco" is mostly used to describe the small pools of water on the ground that you might jump over or avoid, especially after rain. It's a common everyday word in Spanish-speaking countries.
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Examples
El niño saltó en el charco después de la lluvia.noun
The boy jumped in the puddle after the rain.
Los charcos en la calle estaban muy profundos.noun
The puddles in the street were very deep.
Una rana descansaba en el charco tranquilo.noun
A frog was resting in the quiet puddle.
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