When you're learning Spanish at the A2 level, you're starting to describe things around you in a bit more detail. The word navegable is a great example of this. It helps you talk about bodies of water, like rivers or lakes, and whether they are suitable for boats or ships.
Think of it this way: if a river is navegable, it means you can travel on it in a boat without getting stuck or running aground. It's a useful word to know when you're discussing geography or planning travel by water.
When talking about bodies of water, you might hear the word navegable. This adjective describes rivers, lakes, or channels that are deep and wide enough for boats and ships to travel on them.
For example, if a river is navegable, it means that you can use it for transport by boat. If it's not navegable, then ships cannot pass.
When we talk about a river or a channel, and we say it's navegable, we mean that boats, and even ships, can travel on it.
Think about a shallow stream versus a large river like the Mississippi; the Mississippi is navegable, but the stream likely isn't.
You might also hear it in contexts like a canal being made more navegable to allow for bigger vessels.
It's all about whether a body of water is suitable for navigation.
When talking about navigable waters, we're referring to rivers, lakes, or channels that are deep and wide enough for boats and ships to travel through. This is an important concept in geography and transportation, as navigable waterways play a crucial role in trade and commerce by allowing goods to be transported efficiently. Think of major rivers like the Amazon or the Mississippi; their navigability has been key to the development of the regions they pass through. Therefore, understanding 'navegable' helps us grasp how physical geography influences human activity and economic development.
navegable 30秒了解
- suitable for navigation
- passable by boat
- deep enough for ships
§ "Navegable" Meaning and Usage
- Spanish Word
- navegable (adjective)
- CEFR Level
- A2
- Definition
- (Of a body of water) deep and wide enough for ships to pass.
The Spanish adjective "navegable" describes a body of water that can be navigated. This means it's deep and wide enough for boats or ships to travel through it safely. You'll often hear this word when talking about rivers, lakes, or even canals.
§ Basic Sentence Structure with "Navegable"
"Navegable" works just like many other adjectives in Spanish. It will agree in number with the noun it describes. Since it ends in "-e," it doesn't change for gender.
El río es navegable en esta sección. (The river is navigable in this section.)
Las aguas son navegables durante todo el año. (The waters are navigable all year round.)
§ Using "Navegable" with Prepositions
You'll often find "navegable" used with prepositions to give more specific information about *where* or *when* something is navigable.
- con (with): To indicate what kind of vessel can navigate.
El canal es navegable con barcos pequeños. (The canal is navigable with small boats.)
- para (for): To specify what it's navigable for.
Esta parte del lago no es navegable para embarcaciones grandes. (This part of the lake is not navigable for large vessels.)
- hasta (up to/until): To indicate a limit.
El río es navegable hasta la ciudad. (The river is navigable up to the city.)
- durante (during): To specify a period of time.
El lago es navegable durante los meses de verano. (The lake is navigable during the summer months.)
§ Common Phrases and Contexts for "Navegable"
You'll often see "navegable" in discussions about geography, travel, and infrastructure. Here are some common phrases:
- Río navegable: Navigable river
- Canal navegable: Navigable canal
- Aguas navegables: Navigable waters
- No navegable: Not navigable (The opposite, obviously!)
El Amazonas es el río más navegable del mundo. (The Amazon is the most navigable river in the world.)
Esta zona costera no es navegable debido a los arrecifes. (This coastal area is not navigable due to the reefs.)
Understanding "navegable" is key to talking about bodies of water and their utility in Spanish. Practice using it in different sentences to solidify your understanding.
§ What 'navegable' means
- Spanish Word
- navegable (adjective)
- CEFR Level
- A2
- Definition
- (Of a body of water) deep and wide enough for ships to pass.
When you're talking about bodies of water in Spanish, and you want to describe one that's suitable for boats or ships, the word you'll use is 'navegable'. It literally means 'navigable' in English. This is a straightforward adjective that applies to rivers, lakes, canals, or even parts of the ocean.
El río es navegable por barcos pequeños. (The river is navigable by small boats.)
Han dragado el canal para hacerlo más navegable. (They have dredged the canal to make it more navigable.)
§ Similar words and when to use 'navegable'
While 'navegable' is quite specific, there are other words you might encounter when talking about water or travel. Let's look at some and understand the differences.
- Transitable (adjective): This means 'passable' or 'traversable'. While it can sometimes apply to water in a very general sense (e.g., a path that is transitable), it's much more commonly used for roads, paths, or trails on land. If you're talking about a road that's clear of snow or debris, you'd say 'la carretera está transitable'. You wouldn't typically use it for a river unless you're emphasizing that something can pass *through* it, not necessarily by boat.
El camino de montaña no es transitable en invierno. (The mountain road is not passable in winter.)
So, if you're on a road trip, think 'transitable'. If you're on a boat trip, think 'navegable'.
- Profundo (adjective): This means 'deep'. A 'río profundo' is a deep river. While a navigable river often needs to be deep, 'profundo' doesn't automatically mean it's wide enough or free of obstacles for navigation. A very deep, narrow canyon with a river at the bottom might be 'profundo' but not 'navegable'.
El lago es muy profundo en el centro. (The lake is very deep in the center.)
- Ancho (adjective): This means 'wide'. A 'río ancho' is a wide river. Similar to 'profundo', a wide river is often navigable, but 'ancho' itself doesn't guarantee navigability. It could be wide but very shallow, making it not 'navegable'.
El río Amazonas es muy ancho en algunas partes. (The Amazon River is very wide in some parts.)
In summary, when you specifically want to convey that a body of water can be used for boats or ships, 'navegable' is the precise word to use. It encapsulates both the depth and width, along with the implied clear passage needed for navigation.
趣味小知识
The root 'navis' means 'ship' in Latin, which is also where we get words like 'navy' and 'navigate' in English.
发音指南
- Pronouncing 'b' as 'v' at the beginning of the word (it's a soft 'b' sound, like in 'boat')
- Not rolling the 'r' sound
需要掌握的语法
Adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun they modify. Since 'navegable' ends in '-e', it has the same form for masculine and feminine singular nouns. For plural nouns, an '-s' is added.
El río es navegable. (The river is navigable.) Las aguas son navegables. (The waters are navigable.)
'Navegable' is often used with the verb 'ser' (to be) to describe an inherent characteristic.
Este lago no es navegable. (This lake is not navigable.)
It can be used to describe not just water, but also routes or paths that can be navigated, often in a metaphorical sense (though for A2, focus on the literal).
Una ruta navegable. (A navigable route.)
The suffix '-able' in Spanish often corresponds to '-able' or '-ible' in English, indicating possibility or capability.
Comprable (purchasable), legible (legible).
It is typically placed after the noun it describes.
Un canal navegable. (A navigable canal.)
按水平分级的例句
El río es navegable para barcos pequeños.
The river is navigable for small boats.
Esta parte del lago no es navegable.
This part of the lake is not navigable.
Necesitamos un canal navegable.
We need a navigable canal.
Es un puerto navegable y seguro.
It is a navigable and safe port.
La bahía es navegable todo el año.
The bay is navigable all year.
Construyeron un puente sobre el río navegable.
They built a bridge over the navigable river.
Queremos explorar aguas navegables.
We want to explore navigable waters.
Esta ruta marítima no es navegable.
This sea route is not navigable.
El río es navegable en esta parte.
The river is navigable in this part.
Necesitamos un canal navegable para barcos grandes.
We need a navigable canal for large boats.
Esta sección del lago no es navegable.
This section of the lake is not navigable.
La bahía es muy navegable para los cruceros.
The bay is very navigable for cruise ships.
Construyeron un puerto en la parte navegable del estuario.
They built a port in the navigable part of the estuary.
Queremos explorar aguas navegables.
We want to explore navigable waters.
El mapa muestra las rutas fluviales navegables.
The map shows the navigable river routes.
Es difícil hacer este pequeño arroyo navegable.
It's difficult to make this small stream navigable.
El río Amazonas es navegable por miles de kilómetros.
The Amazon River is navigable for thousands of kilometers.
Construirán un canal para hacer esta parte del río navegable.
They will build a canal to make this part of the river navigable.
Antes, este arroyo no era navegable para barcos grandes.
Before, this stream was not navigable for large boats.
La costa ofrece aguas navegables y puertos naturales.
The coast offers navigable waters and natural harbors.
Necesitamos un bote pequeño para explorar el lago, ya que solo una sección es navegable.
We need a small boat to explore the lake, since only a section is navigable.
Los mapas antiguos indicaban qué ríos eran navegables.
Old maps indicated which rivers were navigable.
La profundidad es suficiente para que la zona sea navegable.
The depth is enough for the area to be navigable.
Con las fuertes lluvias, incluso los arroyos se volvieron navegables por un tiempo.
With the heavy rains, even the streams became navigable for a while.
El río Amazonas es navegable en gran parte de su recorrido.
The Amazon River is navigable for much of its course.
Para que un canal sea navegable, debe tener una profundidad mínima.
For a canal to be navigable, it must have a minimum depth.
Las aguas de este puerto no son navegables para barcos grandes.
The waters of this port are not navigable for large ships.
Necesitamos un mapa que indique las rutas navegables.
We need a map that shows the navigable routes.
La desembocadura del río se mantiene navegable gracias al dragado constante.
The river mouth is kept navigable thanks to constant dredging.
Es impresionante cómo construyeron un sistema de canales navegables en la antigüedad.
It's impressive how they built a system of navigable canals in ancient times.
Durante la estación seca, algunos arroyos dejan de ser navegables.
During the dry season, some streams cease to be navigable.
Exploraron la costa buscando una bahía segura y navegable.
They explored the coast looking for a safe and navigable bay.
El río Amazonas es navegable en gran parte de su recorrido, permitiendo el transporte de mercancías y personas.
The Amazon River is navigable for much of its course, allowing the transport of goods and people.
Here, 'navegable' describes the river's condition for transport.
Se construyó un nuevo canal para hacer el puerto más navegable para buques de gran calado.
A new canal was built to make the port more navigable for large-draft vessels.
'Navegable' is used with 'hacer' (to make) to indicate a change in a characteristic.
Las fuertes lluvias hicieron que el arroyo, usualmente tranquilo, no fuera navegable para las pequeñas embarcaciones.
Heavy rains made the usually calm stream not navigable for small boats.
The negative form 'no navegable' emphasizes the unsuitability.
Los exploradores buscaban una ruta navegable que les permitiera llegar al interior del continente.
The explorers were looking for a navigable route that would allow them to reach the interior of the continent.
'Ruta navegable' is a common collocation.
A pesar de su anchura, esta parte del lago no es navegable debido a la poca profundidad y las rocas ocultas.
Despite its width, this part of the lake is not navigable due to its shallowness and hidden rocks.
Contrasting ideas are presented using 'a pesar de' (despite).
La empresa naviera invirtió en dragar el estuario para mantenerlo navegable durante todo el año.
The shipping company invested in dredging the estuary to keep it navigable all year round.
'Mantenerlo navegable' indicates an ongoing effort to preserve the condition.
Históricamente, muchas ciudades crecieron alrededor de ríos navegables que facilitaban el comercio.
Historically, many cities grew around navigable rivers that facilitated trade.
Using 'navegables' in the plural to describe multiple rivers.
El capitán advirtió que la sección del río más allá del puente no era segura ni navegable para su tipo de barco.
The captain warned that the section of the river beyond the bridge was neither safe nor navigable for his type of boat.
Combining 'segura' (safe) with 'navegable' to give a fuller description.
习语与表达
"Estar en la cresta de la ola"
To be at the peak of success or popularity
Después de su último disco, el grupo está en la cresta de la ola.
neutral"Navegar con bandera de conveniencia"
To operate under a flag of convenience (figuratively, to act opportunistically without true loyalty)
Algunas empresas solo buscan beneficios, navegando con bandera de conveniencia.
neutral"Viento en popa"
Smooth sailing, everything going well
El proyecto va viento en popa, sin ningún problema.
neutral"Echar el ancla"
To settle down, to establish oneself in a place
Después de viajar mucho, decidió echar el ancla en esta ciudad.
neutral"A río revuelto, ganancia de pescadores"
In troubled waters, fishermen profit (meaning, some people benefit from chaos or confusion)
Con la crisis, a río revuelto, ganancia de pescadores para algunos.
neutral"Irse al garete"
To go adrift, to fail, to go to ruin
Si no planificamos bien, todo el plan se irá al garete.
informal"Hacerse a la mar"
To put to sea, to set sail
Los pescadores se hicieron a la mar al amanecer.
neutral"No hay que llegar primero, sino saber llegar"
It's not about being first, but about knowing how to arrive (meaning, strategy and timing are more important than speed)
Recuerda, no hay que llegar primero, sino saber llegar para ganar.
neutral"Estar entre la espada y la pared"
To be between a rock and a hard place
Con estas dos opciones, estoy entre la espada y la pared.
neutral"Cortar el bacalao"
To be in charge, to call the shots
En esa empresa, es él quien corta el bacalao.
informal小贴士
Navegable Pronunciation
The 'g' in 'navegable' is pronounced like the 'h' in 'hello' in English, but softer. The 'a's are like the 'a' in 'father'.
Using Navegable
'Navegable' is an adjective, so it needs to agree in number and gender with the noun it describes. For example, 'un río navegable' (a navigable river) or 'aguas navegables' (navigable waters).
Opposite of Navegable
The opposite of 'navegable' is 'innavegable'. You can use this to describe water that is too shallow or narrow for ships. For example, 'El arroyo es innavegable' (The stream is unnavigable).
Word Family
The word 'navegable' comes from the verb 'navegar', which means 'to sail' or 'to navigate'. This can help you remember its meaning.
Context Clues
When you hear 'navegable', think about the context. If someone is talking about a river or a lake, and they say it's 'navegable', they mean it's suitable for boats.
Example Sentence 1
El río Amazonas es navegable en gran parte de su recorrido. (The Amazon River is navigable for a large part of its course.)
Example Sentence 2
Las aguas profundas del puerto son navegables para grandes buques. (The deep waters of the port are navigable for large ships.)
Example Sentence 3
Este canal es navegable solo para barcos pequeños. (This canal is navigable only for small boats.)
Visual Association
Imagine a big ship sailing smoothly on a wide river. This visual can help you recall the meaning of 'navegable'.
Practice Speaking
Try saying 'navegable' out loud several times. Use it in a sentence you create. The more you practice speaking, the better you'll remember it.
词源
Latin 'navigabilis'
原始含义： that can be sailed on
Indo-European (Italic branch)文化背景
When thinking about a 'río navegable' (navigable river) in a Spanish-speaking country, you might imagine bustling ports or traditional boats used for commerce and transport. The concept is often tied to geography and economic activity, especially in countries with significant river systems like the Amazon in South America or the Guadalquivir in Spain.
在生活中练习
真实语境
When talking about rivers or canals that can be used for boats or ships.
- Este río es navegable.
- El canal se hizo más navegable.
- No todos los ríos son navegables.
When discussing the possibility of travel by water.
- ¿Es este lago navegable en kayak?
- La ruta marítima es navegable todo el año.
- Buscamos un río navegable para nuestra excursión.
In historical or geographical discussions about trade routes or exploration.
- Los exploradores buscaban ríos navegables hacia el interior.
- El comercio dependía de vías fluviales navegables.
- La navegabilidad del río fue crucial.
When describing the characteristics of a body of water for engineering or environmental purposes.
- Se necesitan obras para hacer el puerto más navegable.
- La profundidad es suficiente para que sea navegable.
- La sequía afectó la navegabilidad del río.
In a more figurative sense, when something is easy to navigate or understand (less common for A2).
- El sitio web es muy navegable.
- Este mapa no es muy navegable.
- Quiero un menú fácil de navegar.
对话开场白
"¿Conoces algún río navegable importante en tu país?"
"¿Has viajado alguna vez por un canal navegable?"
"¿Crees que es importante tener ríos navegables para el transporte?"
"Si tuvieras un barco, ¿dónde te gustaría navegar?"
"¿Qué hace que un río sea navegable, en tu opinión?"
日记主题
Describe un río o lago que sea navegable y qué tipo de actividades se pueden hacer allí.
Imagina que eres un explorador. ¿Qué buscarías en un río navegable?
Escribe sobre la importancia de las vías fluviales navegables para la historia o la economía de una región.
¿Cómo cambiaría tu vida si vivieras cerca de un río muy navegable?
Compara un río navegable con uno que no lo es. ¿Cuáles son las diferencias y por qué son importantes?
常见问题
10 个问题Navegable means that a body of water is deep and wide enough for ships to pass through. Think of a river or a canal that can be used by boats.
You can say:
- 'El río es navegable.' (The river is navigable.)
- 'Este canal no es navegable para barcos grandes.' (This canal is not navigable for large ships.)
'Navegable' is primarily used for bodies of water like rivers, canals, or even lakes. It describes whether they can be traveled by boat or ship.
The opposite of 'navegable' would be something like 'no navegable' or you could use terms like 'poco profundo' (shallow) or 'estrecho' (narrow) to describe why it's not navigable.
No, while the English word 'navigable' can be used for websites, the Spanish word 'navegable' typically refers specifically to water. For websites, you'd usually use terms like 'fácil de usar' (easy to use) or 'intuitivo' (intuitive).
It's a moderately common word, especially when talking about geography, rivers, or maritime topics. You'll hear it in contexts related to transportation or exploration.
It's pronounced nah-veh-GAH-bleh. Remember that the 'g' followed by 'a' is a hard 'g' sound, like in 'go'.
No, 'navegable' is not used for roads. For roads, you would use words like 'transitable' (passable) or 'accesible' (accessible).
Yes, some related words include:
- 'Navegar' (to navigate, to sail)
- 'Navegación' (navigation)
- 'Barco' (boat, ship)
- 'Río' (river)
No, 'navegable' is an adjective that describes the body of water itself, not the vessel or person. A river is either navigable or it isn't, regardless of the size of the boat attempting to use it.
自我测试 84 个问题
Which word describes a river suitable for boats?
Navegable means deep and wide enough for ships to pass.
El río es _______ para los barcos grandes.
We use 'navegable' to say a river can be used by big boats.
If a lake is 'navegable', what can you do on it?
If a body of water is navigable, it means ships and boats can travel on it.
Un río pequeño siempre es navegable.
A small river might not be deep or wide enough for ships, so it's not always navigable.
Si un lago es navegable, los barcos pueden ir por él.
Yes, if a lake is navigable, it means boats can travel on it.
La palabra 'navegable' se usa solo para el océano.
'Navegable' can be used for rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water, not just the ocean.
Write a short sentence describing a river that is easy to travel by boat. Use 'navegable'.
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Sample answer
El río es navegable para barcos pequeños.
Imagine you are planning a boat trip. Write a sentence saying that a lake is suitable for boats. Use 'navegable'.
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Sample answer
El lago es muy navegable.
Write a sentence in Spanish about a small river that is not easy to travel by boat. Use 'no navegable'.
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Sample answer
Este río es pequeño y no navegable.
¿Por qué el barco grande no puede ir por el río?
Read this passage:
El barco grande no puede ir por este río. Es muy estrecho y poco profundo. Necesita un río que sea navegable.
¿Por qué el barco grande no puede ir por el río?
The passage says 'Es muy estrecho y poco profundo', which means 'It is very narrow and shallow'.
The passage says 'Es muy estrecho y poco profundo', which means 'It is very narrow and shallow'.
¿Qué tipo de lugares le gustan a la persona para viajar en barco?
Read this passage:
Me gusta viajar en barco. Siempre busco lugares con agua navegable. Un lago grande es perfecto.
¿Qué tipo de lugares le gustan a la persona para viajar en barco?
The passage states 'Siempre busco lugares con agua navegable', meaning 'I always look for places with navigable water'.
The passage states 'Siempre busco lugares con agua navegable', meaning 'I always look for places with navigable water'.
¿Qué tipo de embarcaciones pueden usar el río en el pueblo?
Read this passage:
Mi pueblo tiene un río bonito. Es navegable solo para kayaks. No es para barcos grandes.
¿Qué tipo de embarcaciones pueden usar el río en el pueblo?
The passage says 'Es navegable solo para kayaks', which translates to 'It is navigable only for kayaks'.
The passage says 'Es navegable solo para kayaks', which translates to 'It is navigable only for kayaks'.
This sentence means 'The river is navigable.'
This sentence means 'It is a navigable lake.'
This sentence means 'This part of the river is not navigable.'
El río Amazonas es el río más grande y más ___ del mundo.
The Amazon River is known for being navigable due to its depth and width.
Los barcos grandes no pueden entrar al puerto porque el canal no es lo suficientemente ___.
If large ships cannot enter, it implies the channel is not deep or wide enough, meaning not navigable.
Con las lluvias recientes, el arroyo se ha vuelto ___ para canoas pequeñas.
Rain would increase the water level, making a previously unnavigable stream navigable for small boats.
La construcción de la presa hizo que una parte del río ya no fuera ___.
A dam can reduce water depth or create obstacles, making a section of a river unnavigable.
Los mapas antiguos indicaban qué rutas fluviales eran ___ y cuáles no.
Maps would indicate which waterways were suitable for travel by boat.
Para que un río sea ___, necesita tener suficiente profundidad.
Sufficient depth is a key characteristic for a body of water to be navigable.
Describe a river you know using 'navegable'. Is it deep and wide enough for boats? Why or why not?
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Sample answer
El río Misisipi es muy navegable. Es muy profundo y ancho, y muchos barcos grandes lo usan para el transporte.
Imagine you are planning a trip on a small boat. What kind of body of water would you look for, using the word 'navegable'?
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Sample answer
Para mi viaje en bote, buscaría un lago navegable. Quiero un lago que sea suficientemente grande para navegar fácilmente.
Translate the following English sentence into Spanish, using 'navegable': 'The canal is not navigable for large ships.'
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Sample answer
El canal no es navegable para barcos grandes.
¿Por qué el río no es navegable?
Read this passage:
El pequeño río que pasa por el pueblo no es navegable. Es muy estrecho y poco profundo, así que solo pueden pasar botes pequeños, no barcos grandes. Por eso, no hay mucho tráfico comercial en el río. La gente lo usa más para la pesca y para paseos en canoa.
¿Por qué el río no es navegable?
El pasaje dice 'Es muy estrecho y poco profundo', lo que hace que no sea navegable para barcos grandes.
El pasaje dice 'Es muy estrecho y poco profundo', lo que hace que no sea navegable para barcos grandes.
¿Qué significa que el lago Titicaca es navegable?
Read this passage:
El lago Titicaca es uno de los lagos más altos del mundo y es navegable. Esto significa que hay barcos que transportan personas y mercancías a través de sus aguas. Es una parte importante de la vida de las comunidades que viven cerca del lago.
¿Qué significa que el lago Titicaca es navegable?
El pasaje explica que 'hay barcos que transportan personas y mercancías a través de sus aguas' porque es navegable.
El pasaje explica que 'hay barcos que transportan personas y mercancías a través de sus aguas' porque es navegable.
¿Cómo fue la experiencia del amigo con el río navegable?
Read this passage:
Mi amigo y yo fuimos de vacaciones a un lugar con un río muy navegable. Pudimos tomar un crucero largo y ver muchos pueblos a lo largo de la orilla. Fue una experiencia hermosa y no tuvimos problemas con el bote porque el río era suficientemente profundo y ancho.
¿Cómo fue la experiencia del amigo con el río navegable?
El amigo dice que 'Fue una experiencia hermosa y no tuvimos problemas con el bote porque el río era suficientemente profundo y ancho'.
El amigo dice que 'Fue una experiencia hermosa y no tuvimos problemas con el bote porque el río era suficientemente profundo y ancho'.
The correct order is 'El río este es navegable', meaning 'This river is navigable'.
The correct order is 'La bahía es muy navegable', meaning 'The bay is very navigable'.
The correct order is 'Este lago no es navegable', meaning 'This lake is not navigable'.
El río Amazonas es el río más ___ del mundo.
The Amazon River is known for being navigable due to its depth and width.
Para que un canal sea ___, debe ser lo suficientemente profundo para los barcos grandes.
A canal needs to be deep enough for large ships to be considered navigable.
La ruta fluvial se volvió ___ después de dragar el fondo del río.
Dredging the river bottom would make a waterway navigable.
Las cataratas hacen que esta parte del río no sea ___ para embarcaciones grandes.
Waterfalls prevent a river from being navigable for large vessels.
El explorador buscaba un pasaje ___ para llevar sus provisiones por barco.
An explorer would look for a navigable passage to transport supplies by ship.
Después de las fuertes lluvias, el lago se volvió más ___ y apto para botes.
Heavy rains would increase the water level, making a lake more navigable.
Describe a river you know, mentioning if it is navigable or not and why. Use 'navegable' in your description.
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El río Amazonas es muy largo y ancho, lo que lo hace perfectamente navegable para grandes barcos. Muchos botes y pequeñas embarcaciones también lo usan para transportar mercancías y personas. Sin embargo, los ríos pequeños cerca de mi casa no son navegables porque tienen poca profundidad.
Imagine you are a tour guide. Write a short paragraph introducing a famous navigable canal or river to a group of tourists. Include why it's important that it's navigable.
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Bienvenidos al Canal de Panamá, una de las maravillas de la ingeniería moderna. Este canal es navegable y permite que grandes barcos pasen del Océano Atlántico al Pacífico, ahorrando miles de kilómetros de viaje. Su naturaleza navegable es crucial para el comercio mundial y para la economía de muchos países.
Write three sentences comparing a navigable body of water with one that is not. Use 'navegable' in at least one sentence.
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El lago Titicaca es navegable y permite el tránsito de grandes embarcaciones. Por otro lado, el pequeño arroyo detrás de mi casa no es navegable; es demasiado estrecho y poco profundo para cualquier tipo de bote. Un puerto necesita aguas navegables para que los barcos puedan entrar y salir sin problemas.
¿Cuál es la característica principal que hace al Río Magdalena importante para el transporte?
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El Río Magdalena es uno de los ríos más importantes de Colombia. Desde la época colonial, ha sido una arteria vital para el transporte de personas y mercancías. Aunque algunas partes son difíciles de navegar debido a la sedimentación y los cambios en el caudal, gran parte del río sigue siendo navegable, permitiendo la conexión entre el interior del país y el Mar Caribe.
¿Cuál es la característica principal que hace al Río Magdalena importante para el transporte?
El pasaje indica que 'gran parte del río sigue siendo navegable, permitiendo la conexión entre el interior del país y el Mar Caribe', lo que lo hace vital para el transporte.
El pasaje indica que 'gran parte del río sigue siendo navegable, permitiendo la conexión entre el interior del país y el Mar Caribe', lo que lo hace vital para el transporte.
¿Qué se requiere para que un río sea navegable para barcos grandes?
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Para que un río sea considerado navegable para barcos de gran tamaño, no solo debe ser lo suficientemente ancho, sino también tener una profundidad constante y suficiente. Esto asegura que las embarcaciones no encallen y puedan moverse con seguridad. Los ingenieros a menudo realizan trabajos de dragado para mantener o aumentar la navegabilidad de ciertos canales.
¿Qué se requiere para que un río sea navegable para barcos grandes?
El texto dice que el río debe ser 'lo suficientemente ancho, sino también tener una profundidad constante y suficiente' para ser navegable para barcos grandes.
El texto dice que el río debe ser 'lo suficientemente ancho, sino también tener una profundidad constante y suficiente' para ser navegable para barcos grandes.
¿Cómo pueden las represas afectar la navegabilidad de un río?
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La construcción de represas y diques puede afectar la navegabilidad de un río. Aunque algunas represas ayudan a controlar el caudal y pueden crear embalses navegables, otras pueden reducir la profundidad del río en ciertas secciones o bloquear completamente el paso de embarcaciones. Es un equilibrio delicado entre la generación de energía y el mantenimiento de las vías fluviales navegables.
¿Cómo pueden las represas afectar la navegabilidad de un río?
El pasaje explica que las represas pueden 'crear embalses navegables' o 'reducir la profundidad del río en ciertas secciones o bloquear completamente el paso'.
El pasaje explica que las represas pueden 'crear embalses navegables' o 'reducir la profundidad del río en ciertas secciones o bloquear completamente el paso'.
This sentence describes the navigability of a river up to a certain city.
This sentence indicates the need for a deeper canal to make it navigable.
This sentence explains that the lake is not fully navigable during the dry season.
Which of these rivers would most likely be described as 'navegable'?
The adjective 'navegable' describes a body of water that is deep and wide enough for boats or ships to travel on. A wide, deep river fits this description best.
If a lake is 'navegable', what does that imply about it?
The term 'navegable' specifically refers to the ability of a body of water to be navigated by ships or boats.
Which characteristic is NOT directly implied by a body of water being 'navegable'?
While clarity might be a desirable quality, 'navegable' specifically pertains to a body of water's depth and width for navigation, not its transparency.
Un río navegable siempre es peligroso para nadar.
That's false. While some navigable rivers might have strong currents or commercial traffic that makes swimming dangerous, the term 'navegable' only refers to its suitability for boats, not its safety for swimming. A river can be navigable and perfectly safe for swimming, or vice versa.
Un canal artificial puede ser navegable.
That's true. Many artificial canals are constructed specifically to be 'navegable', allowing ships to pass between different bodies of water or to shorten routes.
Si un lago no es navegable, significa que es muy pequeño.
That's false. A lake can be large but still not navigable if it's too shallow, has too many obstacles, or isn't deep enough to accommodate boats. The size is not the only determining factor.
Las empresas navieras están presionando para que se drague el río y lo hagan más ___ para embarcaciones más grandes.
La palabra 'navegable' se refiere a la capacidad de un cuerpo de agua para ser transitado por embarcaciones. Las otras opciones no tienen sentido en este contexto.
A pesar de la sequía, el caudal del río sigue siendo lo suficientemente ___ como para permitir el paso de pequeñas barcazas.
El contexto indica que el río aún puede ser transitado por barcazas, lo que significa que es 'navegable'.
El canal artificial fue diseñado para hacer que la ruta sea ___ incluso en épocas de aguas bajas.
El propósito del canal es permitir el tránsito de embarcaciones, por lo que debe ser 'navegable'.
Con las nuevas obras de ingeniería, el puerto ahora es ___ para buques de gran calado durante todo el año.
Las obras de ingeniería han mejorado la capacidad del puerto para recibir buques, haciéndolo 'navegable' para ellos.
La expedición fracasó porque descubrieron que el río no era ___ en la sección superior, debido a las rocas y rápidos.
La presencia de rocas y rápidos impediría el paso de embarcaciones, por lo tanto, el río no era 'navegable'.
El lago, a pesar de su tamaño, no es completamente ___ en todas sus zonas debido a la escasa profundidad en algunos puntos.
La escasa profundidad en ciertas áreas del lago impide que sea 'navegable' en su totalidad.
Which of the following bodies of water is most likely to be described as 'navegable'?
The term 'navegable' refers to a body of water deep and wide enough for ships to pass. A wide and deep river is the most suitable option.
If a canal is 'navegable', what does that imply about its utility?
A 'navegable' canal, like any 'navegable' body of water, is capable of accommodating ship traffic, making it useful for transportation and trade.
Which of these factors would make a river less 'navegable'?
While dams and locks can facilitate navigation in some cases, numerous and poorly designed ones can also impede the continuous flow and passage of larger vessels, making it less 'navegable' in a broad sense without significant intervention.
All oceans are inherently 'navegable' regardless of specific currents or geographical features.
While most oceans are 'navegable', certain areas can be extremely difficult or impossible to navigate due to extreme weather, ice, shallow reefs, or other geographical obstacles, making the statement false.
A river can become 'navegable' through extensive dredging and engineering projects.
Many rivers that were once too shallow or narrow for large vessels have been made 'navegable' through human intervention like dredging, widening, and canalization, so the statement is true.
The term 'navegable' exclusively applies to natural bodies of water and never to man-made structures.
The term 'navegable' can apply to both natural bodies of water (like rivers and lakes) and man-made structures (like canals), as long as they are suitable for ship passage. Therefore, the statement is false.
A pesar de las intensas lluvias, el río se mantuvo ___ para el transporte de mercancías.
The sentence indicates that despite heavy rains, the river remained suitable for transporting goods, implying it was deep and wide enough.
La construcción de la esclusa hizo que este tramo del canal fuera ___ incluso para barcos de gran calado.
The lock's construction improved the canal's depth, making it suitable for large vessels, thus 'navegable'.
Tras las obras de dragado, el puerto se volvió completamente ___ para la flota comercial.
Dredging operations increase the depth of a port, making it suitable for ships, hence 'navegable'.
El explorador buscaba una ruta fluvial ___ que conectara las dos regiones.
Explorers would seek a river route suitable for travel by water, implying it is 'navegable'.
La falta de precipitaciones este año ha reducido significativamente la extensión del lago, haciéndolo menos ___.
Reduced water levels due to lack of rain would make a lake less suitable for boats, hence less 'navegable'.
Los ingenieros están evaluando si el arroyo es ___ para pequeñas embarcaciones o si requiere una ampliación.
Engineers would assess if a stream is suitable for small boats, meaning if it is 'navegable', or if it needs to be widened.
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: La ciudad prosperó debido a su río _______, que facilitaba el comercio marítimo.
The context implies a river that allows for maritime trade, which 'navegable' perfectly describes. 'Transitable' refers to being passable generally, not specifically for ships. 'Manejable' means manageable. 'Dirigible' refers to something that can be steered.
Which of the following is most likely to be described as 'no navegable'?
'No navegable' would apply to a body of water that ships cannot pass through. A shallow and rocky canal fits this description best. The other options describe bodies of water that are typically navigable.
Select the sentence that uses 'navegable' correctly.
'Navegable' specifically refers to a body of water being passable by ships. The other options use the word metaphorically or incorrectly in the context of physical passage.
Un puerto natural con aguas poco profundas y muchos arrecifes sería considerado 'navegable'.
A natural harbor with shallow waters and many reefs would obstruct ships, making it 'no navegable'. 'Navegable' implies it is deep and clear enough for passage.
La construcción de esclusas puede hacer que un río previamente no navegable se convierta en una ruta navegable para barcos más pequeños.
Locks (esclusas) are engineering structures designed to raise or lower water levels, allowing boats to pass between different elevations, thus making parts of a river navigable that were not before.
Si una ruta se describe como 'navegable' en un contexto marítimo, esto siempre implica que es segura para todo tipo de embarcaciones sin importar su tamaño.
While 'navegable' means passable for ships, it doesn't automatically imply safety for *all* types or sizes of vessels. There might still be limitations based on draft, width, or specific hazards. It simply means it's possible to navigate.
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Summary
If a body of water is 'navegable,' it means boats and ships can travel on it.
- suitable for navigation
- passable by boat
- deep enough for ships
Navegable Pronunciation
The 'g' in 'navegable' is pronounced like the 'h' in 'hello' in English, but softer. The 'a's are like the 'a' in 'father'.
Using Navegable
'Navegable' is an adjective, so it needs to agree in number and gender with the noun it describes. For example, 'un río navegable' (a navigable river) or 'aguas navegables' (navigable waters).
Opposite of Navegable
The opposite of 'navegable' is 'innavegable'. You can use this to describe water that is too shallow or narrow for ships. For example, 'El arroyo es innavegable' (The stream is unnavigable).
Word Family
The word 'navegable' comes from the verb 'navegar', which means 'to sail' or 'to navigate'. This can help you remember its meaning.
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