quicksand in Spanish
quicksand in Spanish is arenas movedizas, arena movediza — quicksand means wet, loose sand that looks solid but gives way and traps anything that steps into it, often found near rivers or shorelines.
quicksand in Spanish
arenas movedizas
Wet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.
arena movediza
Wet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.
What does "quicksand" mean?
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noun Wet, loose sand that looks solid but gives way and traps anything that steps into it, often found near rivers or shorelines.
"The guide warned us to avoid the marked patch of quicksand."
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noun Figuratively, a situation that gradually traps or overwhelms someone.
"Their debts turned into a financial quicksand they couldn't escape."
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quicksand in a sentence
- The guide warned us to avoid the marked patch of quicksand.
- Their debts turned into a financial quicksand they couldn't escape.
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What is "quicksand" in Spanish?
"quicksand" in Spanish is arenas movedizas, arena movediza. quicksand means: Wet, loose sand that looks solid but gives way and traps anything that steps into it, often found near rivers or shorelines.
How do you use "quicksand" in a sentence?
Example: "The guide warned us to avoid the marked patch of quicksand." In Spanish, "quicksand" is arenas movedizas, arena movediza.
Are there other ways to say "quicksand" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "quicksand": arenas movedizas, arena movediza.
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