berth

BrE /bɜːθ/ AmE /bɜːrθ/

noun en → es

1 BEDSPACE [singular] B2

a bed in a train, ship, or airplane that can be folded up when not in use

cama plegable, litera

  • have a berth

Collocations berth on a train · berth in a ship

  • He had a comfortable berth on the overnight train.

    Tuvó una litera cómoda en el tren nocturno.

2 DOCKING [singular] B2

the place where a ship is tied up or moored at the side of a harbor or river

muelle, atracadero

  • berth for a ship

Collocations ship's berth · port berth

  • The ship found its berth in the harbor.

    El barco encontró su atracadero en el puerto.

3 JOB [singular] C1

a job or position, especially one that is permanent and secure

empleo, puesto de trabajo

  • get a berth

Collocations secure berth · permanent berth

  • She was offered a permanent berth at the company.

    Se le ofreció un puesto permanente en la empresa.