cuneta
ditch
The Spanish word 'cuneta' translates to 'ditch' in English. It is a noun that refers to a narrow channel or trough dug on the side of the road or in the ground, usually for the purpose of drainage or as a boundary. It can also refer to a point of severe depression or difficulty, especially in a metaphorical context.
Example sentences using: cuneta
La pelota rodó y cayó en la cuneta.
The ball rolled and fell into the ditch.
In this example, 'cuneta' is used to refer to a ditch. Like in English, this can be a small ditch on the side of a road or a larger ditch used for drainage.
Ten cuidado de no caer en la cuneta.
Be careful not to fall into the ditch.
In this instance, 'cuneta' is again used to mean 'ditch'. It's used in a warning to be careful not to fall into a ditch, likely on the side of a road or path.
La cuneta estaba llena de agua después de la lluvia.
The ditch was full of water after the rain.
Here 'cuneta' is used to describe a water-filled ditch following a rain shower. It highlights the function of a ditch as a pathway for excess water.