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desfiladeiro (noun)

A narrow valley, typically with steep rocky sides and a stream flowing through it.

💬 Example

"O rio corre através de um desfiladeiro profundo e rochoso."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'FILE' of people 'DESCENDING' into a 'DEIRO' (darrow/narrow) place. Des-fila-deiro.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'a desfiladeiro'. → O desfiladeiro.

Spelling it as 'desfiladero'. → Desfiladeiro.

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