lagoon

BrE /ˈleɪɡən/ AmE /ˈleɪɡən/

noun en → es

1 WATER BODY [singular] B1

a shallow area of water near the sea or a lake, often separated from it by sand or rocks

laguna, estanque salobre

  • a lagoon

Collocations saltwater lagoon · tropical lagoon

  • The resort is built around a beautiful saltwater lagoon.

    El complejo turístico está construido alrededor de una hermosa laguna salobre.

2 ISLAND [singular] B1

an area of land surrounded by water, especially in a tropical region

isla en un lago o mar

  • a lagoon

Collocations tropical lagoon island · coral reef lagoon

  • The resort is located on a tropical lagoon island.

    El complejo turístico se encuentra en una isla tropical rodeada de laguna.