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slough in Spanish

slough in Spanish is zanja, agüite — slough means the old skin shed by a snake, or dead tissue that separates from a wound.

slough in Spanish

zanja
noun
(Western US) A secondary channel of a river delta, usually flushed by the tide.
agüite
noun
A state of depression.

What does "slough" mean?

  1. noun The old skin shed by a snake, or dead tissue that separates from a wound.
    "We found a snake's slough in the garden shed."
  2. verb To shed or discard an old outer layer, or to get rid of something no longer needed.
    "The company slowly sloughed off its outdated policies."
  3. noun A swampy or marshy area, or a state of low emotional spirits.
    "The trail crossed a muddy slough near the river."
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slough in a sentence

  • We found a snake's slough in the garden shed.
  • The company slowly sloughed off its outdated policies.
  • The trail crossed a muddy slough near the river.

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What is "slough" in Spanish?

"slough" in Spanish is zanja, agüite. slough means: The old skin shed by a snake, or dead tissue that separates from a wound.

How do you use "slough" in a sentence?

Example: "We found a snake's slough in the garden shed." In Spanish, "slough" is zanja, agüite.

Are there other ways to say "slough" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "slough": zanja, agüite.

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