ciénega

See also: cienega

Spanish

Alternative forms

ciénaga

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin *caenica, from Latin caenum (“silt”).

Pronunciation

(z-s distinction) IPA^(key): [ˈθjeneɣa]
(seseo merger) IPA^(key): [ˈsjeneɣa]

Noun

ciénega f (plural ciénegas)

marsh, swamp

Synonyms

(marsh, swamp): fangal m, pantano m

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