barranca

[ buh-rang-kuh; Spanish bahr-rahng-kah ]

noun

, plural bar·ran·cas [b, uh, -, rang, -k, uh, z, bah, r, -, rahng, -kahs].

1. a steep-walled ravine or gorge.
2. a gully with steep sides; arroyo.

barranca

/ bəˈræŋkəʊ; bəˈræŋkə /

noun

1. a ravine or precipice

Word History and Origins

Origin of barranca¹

First recorded in 1685–95; from Spanish, variant of barranco, of obscure, probably pre-Latin origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of barranca¹

C19: from Spanish, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

The pursuit continued on and off the 10 Freeway and through local streets in West Covina until a collision with another vehicle at the intersection of Barranca Avenue and Garvey Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times

Deputy Samuel Aispuro, 43, was shot once in the back at about 2:45 p.m. on Monday at Barranca Street and East Garvey Avenue, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

Deputies are continuing to search for other suspects, who they believe were in a white vehicle with tinted windows, last seen headed westbound on the 10 Freeway from Barranca.

From Los Angeles Times

The westbound lanes of the 10 Freeway were closed in West Covina near Barranca Street, NBC4 reported.

From Los Angeles Times

The Elite passenger bus was heading towards Tijuana when the incident occurred on a highway near Barranca Blanca, outside state capital Tepic.

From BBC