upstream in Spanish

upstream in Spanish is a contracorriente, aguas arriba, río arriba — upstream means positioned or moving against the direction a river or current flows.

upstream in Spanish

a contracorriente

adj

In a direction against the flow of a current or stream of fluid (typically water); upriver.

aguas arriba

adj

In a direction against the flow of a current or stream of fluid (typically water); upriver.

río arriba

adj

In a direction against the flow of a current or stream of fluid (typically water); upriver.

corriente arriba

adj

(biology) Towards the leading end (5′ end) of a DNA molecule.

a contracorriente

adv

Against the current.

río arriba

adv

Against the current.

What does "upstream" mean?

adj Positioned or moving against the direction a river or current flows.
"Salmon swim upstream to reach their spawning grounds."
adj Happening earlier in a process, or influencing what comes later.
"The delay was caused by an upstream supplier missing a deadline."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

upstream in a sentence

Salmon swim upstream to reach their spawning grounds.
The boat struggled to make progress upstream.
The delay was caused by an upstream supplier missing a deadline.

Similar words in Spanish

antecedent

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "upstream" in Spanish?

"upstream" in Spanish is a contracorriente, aguas arriba, río arriba. upstream means: Positioned or moving against the direction a river or current flows.

How do you use "upstream" in a sentence?

Example: "Salmon swim upstream to reach their spawning grounds." In Spanish, "upstream" is a contracorriente, aguas arriba, río arriba.

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

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "upstream": a contracorriente, aguas arriba, río arriba, corriente arriba.

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