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desembocadura

river mouth

noun deh-sehm-boh-kah-DOO-rah Rare

Also means

outlet

Usage Note

Desembocadura is the point where a river flows into the sea, a lake, or a larger river — equivalent to 'mouth' or 'estuary' in English. The related verb is desembocar en, which also extends figuratively: la calle desemboca en la plaza (the street opens onto the square).

Examples

"La desembocadura del río es muy ancha."

Natural Translation

The river mouth is very wide.

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