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    Bahía (en. Bay)

    /baˈia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Part of the sea or ocean that extends into the land.
    Acapulco Bay is famous for its beauty.
    La bahía de Acapulco es famosa por su belleza.
    Sheltered space from the sea that allows ships to anchor safely.
    The fishermen found refuge in the bay.
    Los pescadores encontraron refugio en la bahía.
    Coastal area where a curve or inlet forms.
    The coast is full of charming bays.
    La costa está llena de bahías encantadoras.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'bahia', which comes from Greek 'bāia'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    calm bay
    Expression that refers to a peaceful bay, without waves.
    bahía tranquila
    sail in the bay
    The act of sailing within a bay, generally for safety.
    navegar en la bahía
    fishing in the bay
    Reference to the activity of fishing within a bay.
    pesca en la bahía

    Related Words

    sea
    Large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface.
    mar
    coast
    Edge of the land in contact with the sea.
    costa
    port
    Place where ships can dock.
    puerto

    Slang Meanings

    Bay as a meeting or leisure place.
    Let's go to the bay to spend the day with friends.
    Vamos a la bahía a pasar el día con amigos.
    Used to refer to a place where water activities are enjoyed.
    The bay is perfect for surfing.
    La bahía es perfecta para hacer surf.