haven

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BrE /ˈheɪvən/ AmE /ˈheɪvən/

noun en → es

1 SAFE PLACE [singular] B1

a place that is safe and peaceful, especially one where people can go to escape from danger or trouble

refugio, lugar seguro, santuario

  • a haven of peace/safety

Collocations haven of safety · safe haven

  • The island became a haven for refugees.

    La isla se convirtió en un refugio para los refugiados.

2 PORT [singular] B2

a place where ships can be sheltered from the wind and waves, especially one that has facilities for loading and unloading goods

puerto seguro, puerto de refugio

  • a haven of ships

Collocations haven port · harbor haven

  • The old fishing boats found a haven in the small cove.

    Las viejas barcas de pesca encontraron un refugio en la pequeña cala.