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    Laguna (en. Lagoon)

    /laˈɡuna/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A body of water smaller than a lake, usually shallow.
    We decided to have a picnic by the lagoon in the park.
    Decidimos hacer un picnic junto a la laguna del parque.
    A hole or interruption in a text or speech.
    The presentation had a gap in information that needed clarification.
    La presentación tenía una laguna de información que debió ser aclarada.
    A portion of land that floods during rains.
    The lagoon filled with water after the heavy rain.
    La laguna se llenó de agua tras la fuerte lluvia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lacuna', meaning 'hole' or 'lagoon'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mental block
    Temporary forgetfulness of an idea or concept.
    laguna mental
    to draw a blank
    To stop talking or lower the tone of a conversation.
    dar una laguna
    gap in consciousness
    Feeling of guilt or remorse for something that happened.
    laguna de conciencia

    Related Words

    lake
    A body of water larger and deeper than a lagoon.
    lago
    marsh
    Low-lying land flooded with water and vegetation.
    marisma
    swamp
    Wetland that naturally becomes flooded.
    pantano

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a mental block
    When I couldn't remember the answer, I realized I was in a mental block.
    Cuando no me acordaba de la respuesta, me di cuenta de que estaba en una laguna.
    To draw a blank
    In the meeting, when they asked me a difficult question, I drew a blank.
    En la reunión, cuando me hicieron una pregunta difícil, hice una laguna.