aguada

[aˈɣwaða]

Definitions

1. noun

A natural water source, such as a spring or a stream, especially in a dry or desert region.

“The hikers followed the aguada to find a reliable source of drinking water.”

2. noun

A place where water collects, often temporarily, such as a puddle or a pool of water.

“The aguada was a welcome sight after the long, dusty drive across the desert.”

3. noun

A waterhole or a watering place for animals, especially in a dry or desert region.

“The ranchers built an aguada to provide water for their livestock during the dry season.”

Synonyms

  • spring
  • watering hole

Antonyms

  • arid
  • desert