Usage Note
Acantilado refers specifically to a steep coastal or rock cliff rising from the sea. For inland cliffs or escarpments, escarpe or precipicio may be used. The word is frequently associated with Spain's northern coastline (los acantilados de la Costa Verde).
Examples
"Caminamos por el borde del acantilado."
Natural Translation
We walked along the edge of the cliff.

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