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Definition of mapocho
mapocho
/mɑːˈpoʊtʃoʊ/
Ma · po · cho
mapocho Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in central Chile that originates in the Andes mountains and flows westward through the capital city of Santiago before eventually joining the Maipo River.
Example
"During the winter months, the snowmelt from the Andes causes the water levels of the Mapocho to rise significantly as it flows through Santiago."
• Rhymes for mapocho
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Mapudungun, the language of the indigenous Mapuche people of Chile, likely combining 'mapu' (land or earth) with elements describing water or an area, adopted into Spanish to name the river.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mapocho. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mapocho