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/baˈraŋko/

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Translation

ravine, gully; steep bank

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Word origin

Of uncertain origin, probably pre-Roman, shared with Portuguese barranco and Catalan barranc.

Origin
pre-Roman (uncertain)

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralbarrancos

Examples

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The house stands on the edge of a ravine.

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The car fell down the ravine, but nobody was hurt.

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When it rains a lot, the water runs down the gullies.

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Don't go near the ravine, it's dangerous.

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From the top of the ravine you can see the whole valley.

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