waterfront

BrE /ˈwɔːtəfrnt/ AmE /ˈwɔːtərfrnt/

noun en → es

1 AREA [singular] B1

the area along the edge of a river, lake, or sea where people can walk and enjoy the view

frente al agua, costa urbana

  • a waterfront

Collocations waterfront property · waterfront promenade

  • The city has a beautiful waterfront.

    La ciudad tiene un hermoso frente al agua.

2 INDUSTRY [singular] B2

the area along the edge of water where ships can be loaded and unloaded, or goods stored before being sent by sea

zona portuaria, muelle

  • a waterfront

Collocations waterfront industry · waterfront development

  • The old warehouses have been converted into a bustling waterfront.

    Los antiguos almacenes se han convertido en un bullicioso frente al agua.