canyon
A canyon is a deep valley with very steep sides, often with a river flowing through it. It is a large natural hole in the earth's surface created by water erosion over many years.
Ejemplos
3 de 5We walked along the edge of the canyon and looked down at the river.
We walked along the edge of the canyon and looked down at the river.
The research team will analyze the rock layers found within the canyon.
The research team will analyze the rock layers found within the canyon.
Wow, this canyon is absolutely huge!
Wow, this canyon is absolutely huge!
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of a giant 'Can' that is 'Yawning' (Canyon) wide open in the ground.
Quiz rápido
The hikers followed the river deep into the ____.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: canyon
Ejemplos
We walked along the edge of the canyon and looked down at the river.
everydayWe walked along the edge of the canyon and looked down at the river.
The research team will analyze the rock layers found within the canyon.
formalThe research team will analyze the rock layers found within the canyon.
Wow, this canyon is absolutely huge!
informalWow, this canyon is absolutely huge!
The sedimentary records in the canyon provide evidence of ancient climates.
academicThe sedimentary records in the canyon provide evidence of ancient climates.
Our tourism department expects a high volume of visitors to the canyon this summer.
businessOur tourism department expects a high volume of visitors to the canyon this summer.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon
slot canyon
slot canyon
canyon rim
canyon rim
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A valley is usually wide and gently sloping, whereas a canyon is much deeper with very steep, cliff-like sides.
A gorge is often narrower and smaller than a canyon, though the words are sometimes used interchangeably.
Notas de uso
The word is most commonly used to describe geographical features in the Southwestern United States. It can be used both as a specific proper noun (the Grand Canyon) or as a general noun.
Errores comunes
Learners sometimes use 'canyon' to describe any small gap between hills; it should specifically refer to deep, steep-walled formations.
Truco para recordar
Think of a giant 'Can' that is 'Yawning' (Canyon) wide open in the ground.
Origen de la palabra
From the Spanish word 'cañón', which means a pipe, tube, or gorge.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is a major cultural and natural symbol of the United States and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Quiz rápido
The hikers followed the river deep into the ____.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: canyon
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