lair
BrE /leə/ AmE /ler/
noun en → es
the place where an animal lives or sleeps, especially a wild animal such as a bear or lion
nido, guarida, refugio
Collocations bear lair · lion's den
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The hiker was attacked by a bear in its lair.
El senderista fue atacado por un oso en su guarida.
the place where a criminal or group of criminals hide and plan their activities, often secretively
escondite, refugio, guarida (de criminales)
Collocations criminal lair · gang hideout
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The police raided the gang's secret lair.
La policía irrumpió en el escondite secreto de la banda.