abyss

BrE /ˈæbɪs/ AmE /ˈæbɪs/

noun en → es

1 DEEP HOLE [singular] B2

a very deep hole or space, especially one that seems to have no bottom

abismo, profundo agujero

  • an abyss of something

Collocations abyss of darkness · abyss of despair

  • The cave led to an abyss.

    La cueva conducía a un abismo.

2 GAP [singular] C1

a very large difference or gap between two things, especially in terms of opinions or feelings

brecha, diferencia grande

  • an abyss between/among something

Collocations abyss between cultures · abyss of misunderstanding

  • There is an abyss between their political views.

    Existe una brecha entre sus opiniones políticas.