quebrada

kɛˈbɾaða

Definitions

1. noun

A ravine or dry riverbed, especially in a desert region. It can also refer to a narrow, deep valley or a gorge, typically formed by a river or stream.

“The hikers navigated through the rugged terrain of the quebrada to reach the hidden waterfall.”

Synonyms

  • gash
  • gorge
  • ravine

Antonyms

  • plain
  • plateau