a
rroyo
Plural
arroyos
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a usually dry watercourse that after a heavy rain temporarily fills and flows with water
- Wildlife in the area depended on the arroyo’s temporary waters for survival after the rains.
- The farmers built a small dam to capture runoff from the arroyo during the wet months.
- The narrow arroyo cut through the desert, a reminder of the occasional heavy rains.
- After the storm, the once-dry arroyo turned into a rushing stream, carrying debris downstream.
- The villagers constructed a bridge over the arroyo to ensure safe passage even during heavy rains.