precipitous in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

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precipitous in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for precipitous in the English»Spanish Dictionary

precipitous [prɪˈsɪpɪtəs, Am -t̬əs] ADJ

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English
Towering up the sheer and precipitous cliffs, the grand white lighthouse and the blue sea are intertwined.
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The sidewalls vary from very steep to precipitous.
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Several theories for the precipitous drop in the crab population have been proposed including overfishing, warmer waters, and increased fish predation.
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His intervention was widely regarded as sensible and pre-emptory given the evidence, but some thought it precipitous.
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This deterioration is gradual for some and precipitous for others.
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Precipitous wooded inclines that rise more than 200 feet (61 m) above the water create a feeling of remoteness and mountain vastness.
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This is a moderately difficult trek as the hill is precipitous and high.
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The hill is formed of precipitous bare solid rock, rounded on the top and about 500 feet in height.
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He is impulsive, and tends to take precipitous action without considering the group's opinion, which can lead to danger for himself.
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The shores of the bay are precipitous, with deep water.
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