harbor

S2 W2

BrE /ˈhɑːbə/ AmE /ˈhɑrbər/

noun en → es

1 PLACE [singular] A2

a place where ships can moor and load or unload goods, usually near a town

puerto, muelle

  • the harbor of somewhere

Collocations harbor entrance · harbor facilities

  • The city's main harbor is very busy.

    El puerto principal de la ciudad está muy concurrido.

2 FEELING [singular] B1

a feeling of being safe and protected, or a place that gives this feeling

refugio emocional, seguridad

  • find shelter in the harbor of somebody/something

Collocations harbor doubts · harbor resentment

  • She found a safe harbor from her troubles.

    Ella encontró un refugio seguro de sus problemas.