No. 6,335 in Spanish
barranc
"Barranc" is the Catalan word for "ravine" or "gully" in English, often referring to a deep, narrow valley or gorge.
In a sentence
Desde lo alto del barranco, se podía observar el río serpenteando abajo.
From the top of the ravine, one could observe the river winding below.
Used as a geographical feature, referring to a steep rocky place.
El excursionista se deslizó por el barranco y se lastimó una pierna.
The hiker slid down the ravine and hurt his leg.
Here, it represents a physical location where an accident occurred.
La carretera pasa junto a un barranco de gran profundidad.
The road passes next to a very deep ravine.
Here, the word is used to describe proximity to a dramatic natural feature.
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