This is the 6335th most frequent Spanish word.
barranc
"Barranc" is the Catalan word for "ravine" or "gully" in English, often referring to a deep, narrow valley or gorge.
Here, the word is used to describe proximity to a dramatic natural feature.
La carretera pasa junto a un barranco de gran profundidad.
The road passes next to a very deep ravine.
Used as a geographical feature, referring to a steep rocky place.
Desde lo alto del barranco, se podía observar el río serpenteando abajo.
From the top of the ravine, one could observe the river winding below.
Here, it represents a physical location where an accident occurred.