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    Bahía (en. Bay)

    /baˈi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A coastal depression where the sea extends into the land.
    San Francisco Bay is famous for its beautiful bridge.
    La bahía de San Francisco es famosa por su hermoso puente.
    A safe place to anchor boats.
    Fishermen found refuge in the bay.
    Los pescadores encontraron refugio en la bahía.
    Coastal area under the influence of tides.
    From their house, one can see the bay filled with lights at night.
    Desde su casa, se puede ver la bahía llena de luces por la noche.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'baia', which means 'narrow street' or 'small place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bay of all winds
    A bay known for the safety it provides to ships against any type of wind.
    bahía de todos los vientos
    to lead to a bay
    Phrase that denotes that something is located right at the edge of a bay.
    dar a una bahía

    Related Words

    cove
    An entry of water that is smaller than a bay.
    ensenada
    port
    A place where ships can load and unload goods.
    puerto
    coasts
    The shorelines of the sea that surround bays.
    costas

    Slang Meanings

    In some countries, it can colloquially refer to a quiet and safe area.
    Let's go to the bay now that there isn't much movement.
    Vamos a la bahía ahora que no hay mucho movimiento.