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Definition of salto grande

salto grande

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1

A large binational hydroelectric dam and reservoir located on the Uruguay River, forming a border and jointly operated by Argentina and Uruguay.

Example

"The construction of the Salto Grande dam significantly increased the renewable energy capacity for both Argentina and Uruguay."

2

A spectacular waterfall located on the Paine River in Torres del Paine National Park, situated in the Patagonia region of Chile.

Word Nuance & Usage

Always capitalized as 'Salto Grande', the term commonly refers to two distinct geographical features in South America: a prominent waterfall in Chilean Patagonia, and a major binational dam on the border of Argentina and Uruguay.

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Salto grande. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/salto%20grande
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