noun🔗SharePantano, ciénagaA piece of wet, spongy land; low ground saturated with water; soft, wet ground which may have a growth of certain kinds of trees, but is unfit for agricultural or pastoral purposes."The alligators live in the swamps near the river. "Los caimanes viven en los pantanos cerca del río.environmentnaturegeographyareaplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePantanosA type of wetland that stretches for vast distances, and is home to many creatures which have adapted specifically to that environment."The local swamps are a vital habitat for many birds and reptiles. "Los pantanos locales son un hábitat vital para muchas aves y reptiles.environmentgeographynatureplaceecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePantanos, ciénagasA place or situation that is foul or where progress is difficult."The endless meetings had become swamps of unproductive discussion, making it impossible to finish the project on time. "Las reuniones interminables se habían convertido en pantanos de discusión improductiva, lo que hacía imposible terminar el proyecto a tiempo.placesituationenvironmentgeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInundar, anegarTo drench or fill with water."The boat was swamped in the storm."El barco se inundó en la tormenta.environmentnaturedisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbrumar, saturarTo overwhelm; to make too busy, or overrun the capacity of."I have been swamped with paperwork ever since they started using the new system."Me he visto abrumado con papeleo desde que empezaron a usar el nuevo sistema.businessdemandworkeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSumir, arruinar, hundirTo plunge into difficulties and perils; to overwhelm; to ruin; to wreck."The sheer volume of emails swamps me every morning, making it hard to focus on my actual work. "El gran volumen de correos electrónicos me sume cada mañana, lo que dificulta que me concentre en mi trabajo real.disastersituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading