arroyo

Meanings

• noun

  A shallow, usually dry, streambed or watercourse, especially in a desert or semiarid region.

  - "The arroyo was once a flowing river, but now it's just a dry bed."
  - "Animals rely on arroyos as sources of water in arid regions."

• noun

  A trench or ditch for carrying water to irrigate land.

  - "Farmers use arroyos to irrigate their crops."
  - "The arroyo system was built to bring water to the farmland."

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Variants

List of all variants of arroyo that leads to same result
arroyo , arroyos , Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo , Macapagal-Arroyo

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Etymology

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From Spanish, 'arroyo' means 'brook' or 'streamlet'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'arroyo' is also used to describe a gully or ravine in some parts of the United States.

2. Arroyos can flood during heavy rains, leading to potential flash flooding risks.

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Related Concepts

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1. desert: Arroyos are commonly found in desert environments.

2. irrigation: Arroyos are used for irrigation purposes in arid regions.

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Culture

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Arroyos have cultural significance in many desert regions, where they serve as important sources of water and support for wildlife and agriculture.

How to Memorize "arroyo"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dry, sandy riverbed to remember the definition of an arroyo.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'arroyo' with 'brook' or 'streamlet' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of 'arroyo' and the word 'brook' to help remember the definition.

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