How would you "spring" as in a source of water?

Question

If i were to say "A river comes from a spring." What word would i use for "spring"?

Answer 1

According to the dictionary it would be "manantail", or "resorte".

"de un río viene un resorte" and that is just my attempt at the language so please feel free to correct.

that looks like from a river comes a spring not un río viene de un resorte o de un resorte viene el río - 0074b507, Aug 30, 2009

well at least I'm keeping it in the ballpark, thanks - Yeser007, Aug 30, 2009

Answer 2

I do not think that "resorte" applies to a water spring or well spring.

I think "resorte" is more of a mechanical spring as in a watch, bed-spring or automobile.

I wonder if "resorte" should be avoided in reference to water just as we would not use the word "primavera" in describing a water spring.

What do others think? Should only "manantial" be used in the context of a cold water spring?

I got 'resorte' from Babelfish but as I research more I can see you're totally correct - Yeser007, Aug 31, 2009

Answer 3

My vote goes for manantial.

Answer 4

According to the dictionary it would be "manatail", or "resorte".

Hopefully the dictionary says "manantial", because "manantail" doesn't exist.

Oops! Sorry about the typo. - Yeser007, Aug 31, 2009