ford in Spanish
ford in Spanish is vado, vadear — ford means a shallow part of a river or stream that can be crossed on foot, by horse, or by vehicle.
ford in Spanish
vado
A location where a stream is shallow and the bottom has good footing, making it possible to cross from one side to the other with no bridge, by walking, riding, or driving through the water; a crossing.
vadear
To cross a stream by walking through it.
What does "ford" mean?
-
noun A shallow part of a river or stream that can be crossed on foot, by horse, or by vehicle.
"They crossed the river at a shallow ford instead of using the bridge."
-
verb To cross a river or stream by walking or driving through the water.
"The wagons forded the river at dawn."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Spanish.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Spanish meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Spanish
ford in a sentence
- They crossed the river at a shallow ford instead of using the bridge.
- The wagons forded the river at dawn.
- Hikers had to ford a fast-moving creek to reach the trailhead.
Similar words in Spanish
Common Spanish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "ford" in Spanish?
"ford" in Spanish is vado, vadear. ford means: A shallow part of a river or stream that can be crossed on foot, by horse, or by vehicle.
How do you use "ford" in a sentence?
Example: "They crossed the river at a shallow ford instead of using the bridge." In Spanish, "ford" is vado, vadear.
Are there other ways to say "ford" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "ford": vado, vadear.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.