What does «guaico» mean in Spanish?
- Hollow, deep space of land.
- A landslide or avalanche of mud and stones, usually the result of rainfall that falls into rivers and causes them to overflow. Scientifically called debris flow or debris flow.
♦ Used in: Ecuador - Peru
Examples of use in Spanish: "Un guaico destruyó el puente".
"se produjo un guaico que interrumpió el cauce del río y provocó un desborde de este".
"guaico dejó varias casas afectadas en Cusco".
- Set of stones that from the heights of the mountain range drag the torrents.
- Barranco.
- Dump, dunghill.
♦ Used in: Bolivia