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    Península (en. Peninsula)

    /peˈninsula/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A portion of land that juts into the sea, surrounded by water on three sides.
    The Iberian Peninsula includes Spain and Portugal.
    La península ibérica incluye España y Portugal.
    Any land extension that forms an isthmus or peninsula.
    The Yucatán Peninsula is famous for its beaches.
    La península de Yucatán es famosa por sus playas.
    Area of land in a peninsula configuration on a map.
    Cartographers always represent peninsulas in detail.
    Los cartógrafos siempre representan las penínsulas en detalle.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'paeninsula', meaning 'almost an island'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    peninsula of dreams
    It refers to an imaginary or idealized place.
    península de los sueños
    to live on a peninsula
    To be distant from civilization, but with certain privileges.
    vivir en una península
    the Scandinavian peninsula
    Region that includes Norway and Sweden.
    la península escandinava

    Related Words

    island
    Portion of land completely surrounded by water.
    isla
    cape
    Portion of land that juts into the sea.
    cabo
    bay
    Inlet of the sea into the coast that forms a curve.
    bahía

    Slang Meanings

    A place for rest or vacation.
    We are going to the peninsula this weekend to relax.
    Vamos a la península este fin de semana para relajarnos.
    It can refer to a tourist enclave.
    That hotel is on the peninsula, it is very popular among tourists.
    Ese hotel está en la península, es muy popular entre los turistas.