inlet

BrE /ˈɪn.lɛt/ AmE /ˈɪn.lɛt/

noun en → es

1 GEOGRAPHY [singular] B1

a small area of sea that goes into the land, or a part of a lake where water flows in and out

faro, ensenada, bahía

  • an inlet of the sea/lake

Collocations inlet of the sea · natural inlet

  • The fishing boats sailed into the inlet.

    Los barcos de pesca entraron en la ensenada.

2 ENGINEERING [singular] B2

a part of a machine or device that allows liquid or gas to enter it

entrada, conducto de entrada

  • an inlet valve/pump

Collocations inlet valve · water inlet

  • The engine's inlet valve was clogged with dirt.

    La válvula de entrada del motor estaba atascada con suciedad.