estuary
BrE /ˈestʃərɪ/ AmE /ˈɛstʃəri/
noun en → es
the wide part of a river where it joins the sea
estuario, desembocadura del río
- the estuary of a river
Collocations the estuary of the Thames · the estuary ecosystem
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The estuary of the River Mersey is an important habitat for wildlife.
El estuario del río Mersey es un hábitat importante para la vida silvestre.
the area where a river meets the sea, often with mudflats and salt marshes
zona de interacción entre río y mar, llanura costera salobre
- the estuary of a river
Collocations salt marshes in the estuary · mudflats along the estuary
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The estuary is home to many species of birds and fish.
El estuario es hogar de muchas especies de aves y peces.