cascata
waterfall
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/kɐʃ.ˈka.tɐ/
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Cultural Note
In Portugal, 'cascata' is the standard word for waterfall, while Brazil also uses 'cachoeira' (more common in everyday speech). The Peneda-Gerês park and Madeira's levada walks feature beautiful cascatas. In Brazilian slang, 'cascata' can also mean a tall tale or lie.
📝 Example Sentences
Encontrámos uma cascata escondida no trilho.
We found a hidden waterfall on the trail.
A cascata do Gerês é impressionante.
The Gerês waterfall is impressive.
Tomámos banho na cascata.
We bathed in the waterfall.