britain

BrE /ˈbrɪtən/ AmE /ˈbrɪtən/

noun en → es

1 COUNTRY [singular] B1

the country in northwestern Europe that includes England, Scotland and Wales; officially known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Reino Unido, Gran Bretaña

  • the country

Collocations United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  • Britain is a constitutional monarchy.

    El Reino Unido es una monarquía constitucional.

2 ISLAND [singular] B1

the large island that includes England, Scotland and Wales; also called Great Britain

Gran Bretaña (isla)

  • the island

Collocations Great Britain

  • The island of Great Britain is the largest in Europe.

    La isla de Gran Bretaña es la más grande de Europa.