vega
fertile river plain
noun BEH-gah Rare
Origin: From pre-Roman vaica (low, fertile valley).
Usage Note
Vega refers specifically to a flat, fertile valley or floodplain, typically irrigated by a river. It is a common element in Spanish place names such as Vega de Granada. The Galician cognate is veiga.
Examples
"Los agricultores cultivan arroz en la vega."
Natural Translation
The farmers grow rice on the fertile plain.
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