Spanish Word · Intermediate
acequia
irrigation ditch
Pronunciation: /aˈθekja/
Meaning
irrigation ditch
Example
Los caballos bebían en una gran acequia que de un punto a otro atravesaba el pueblo[…].
The horses drank from a large ditch that crossed the town from one point to another.
Practice tips
- Practice acequia out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.