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Etymology
Pronunciation
catarata
waterfall
cataract
waterfall or eye condition
Catarata means waterfall and is related to the English word cataract0, which can also refer to a large waterfall0 (as well as an eye condition).
noun
  1. waterfall
    A large waterfall
    Las cataratas del Niágara son impresionantes. // Niagara Falls is an impressive waterfall.
  2. cataract
    A medical condition affecting the eye's lens
    Mi abuelo se operó de cataratas el año pasado. // My grandfather had cataract surgery last year.