catarata

See also: Catarata

Portuguese

Etymology

From Latin cataracta, from Ancient Greek καταράκτης (kataráktēs) "down-rushing".

Noun

catarata f (plural cataratas)

  1. cataract (large waterfall)
  2. (pathology) cataract (opacity of the lens in the eye)

Synonyms
  • (large waterfall): catadupa

Spanish

Etymology

From Latin cataracta, from Ancient Greek καταράκτης (kataráktēs) "down-rushing".

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kataˈɾata/

Noun

catarata f (plural cataratas)

  1. cataract, waterfall
  2. (pathology) cataract (opacity of the lens in the eye)

Synonyms
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