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Definition of urubamba
urubamba
/ˌuːruːˈbɑːmbə/
U · ru · bam · ba
urubamba Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in South America that flows through the Andes mountains of Peru and the Sacred Valley of the Incas, forming a key part of the upper Amazon River basin.
Example
"The scenic train ride to Machu Picchu runs parallel to the rushing waters of the Urubamba River."
2
A town and surrounding province in the Cusco Region of Peru, recognized for its agricultural importance and location within the historical Sacred Valley.
Example
"Many travelers choose to stay in Urubamba to safely acclimatize to the Andean altitude before exploring nearby archaeological sites."
• Rhymes for urubamba
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Quechua word 'Urupampa,' where 'uru' refers to a spider or grub, and 'pampa' (bamba) means a flat plain or field.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Urubamba. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/urubamba