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"Waterfall" in Spanish: cascada
la cascada
A waterfall is la cascada (kahs-KAH-dah). It is feminine: la cascada. Ver la cascada means to see the waterfall. Plural is las cascadas.
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How to pronounce cascada
Say it
kahs-KAH-dah
/kasˈka.ða/
kahs-KAH-dah. Stress KAH. Soft c as k. Soft final a. Say cascada in three beats.
"Waterfall" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la cascada | the waterfall Default noun. | Default noun. |
| las cascadas | the waterfalls Plural. | Plural. |
| cerca de la cascada | near the waterfall Meeting point. | Meeting point. |
| una cascada alta | a tall waterfall Description. | Description. |
How to use cascada in real life
- 1Trail end
Al fin vemos la cascada.
At last we see the waterfall.
La cascada.
- 2Photo tip
La cascada suena fuerte hoy.
The waterfall sounds loud today.
La cascada as subject.
- 3Tour map
Hay dos cascadas en la ruta.
There are two waterfalls on the route.
Cascadas plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with cascada
Incorrect: El cascada es alta.
Correct: La cascada es alta.
Cascada is feminine: la cascada.
Incorrect: Vamos al cascada.
Correct: Vamos a la cascada.
Use a la cascada, not al.
Good to know
Good to knowPark maps mark la cascada as a main stop. Wet rocks near una cascada need care. Catarata exists too; cascada is the everyday learner word.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
On a waterfall hike
ChatPal
¿Ya oyes la cascada?
Do you already hear the waterfall?
You
Sí. La cascada está cerca.
Yes. The waterfall is close.
ChatPal
Cuidado: el piso junto a la cascada está mojado.
Careful: the ground by the waterfall is wet.
You
Voy con cuidado.
I’ll go carefully.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Waterfall" in Spanish
Is cascada feminine?
Yes: la cascada, las cascadas.
Cascada or catarata?
Both mean waterfall; cascada is common for learners.
How do you pronounce cascada?
kahs-KAH-dah with stress on KAH.
How do I say near the waterfall?
Cerca de la cascada.
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