watergate

BrE /ˈwɔːtəɡeɪt/ AmE /ˈwɔːtərɡeɪt/

noun en → es

1 SCANDAL [noun] C1

a political scandal in the United States involving illegal activities by members of President Nixon's administration, which led to his resignation

escándalo Watergate

Collocations Watergate scandal

  • The Watergate scandal led to Nixon's resignation.

    El escándalo Watergate llevó a la renuncia de Nixon.

2 PLACE [noun] C1

a hotel and office complex in Washington, D.C., where the break-in occurred that led to the Watergate scandal

Watergate (hotel y complejo de oficinas)

Collocations Watergate complex

  • The Watergate complex is a landmark in Washington, D.C.

    El complejo Watergate es un hito en Washington, D.C.