salem

BrE /ˈseɪləm/ AmE /ˈseɪləm/

noun en → es

1 CITY NAME [noun] B2

a city in Massachusetts, USA, known for the witch trials of 1692

Salem (nombre propio)

Collocations the Salem witch trials

The town of Salem is a popular tourist destination.

Salem es un destino turístico muy popular.

2 GENERIC [noun] C1

a place or situation that represents an extreme example of something, often negative

ejemplo extremo de algo (generalmente negativo)

Collocations the Salem of corruption

The company has become a modern-day Salem.

La empresa se ha convertido en un Sodoma y Gomorra moderna.