watershed

BrE /ˈwɔːtəʃed/ AmE /ˈwɔːtərʃɛd/

noun en → es

1 GEOGRAPHY [singular] B1

a ridge of high ground that separates two areas or rivers flowing into different bodies of water

cuenca hidrográfica, divisoria de aguas

Collocations watershed area

  • The watershed between the two rivers is a popular hiking destination.

    La divisoria de aguas entre los dos ríos es un destino popular para senderismo.

2 TIME [singular] B2

a time when something important happens or changes, especially in a way that affects the future

momento crucial, punto de inflexión

Collocations watershed moment

  • The election was a watershed in the country's political history.

    Las elecciones fueron un momento crucial en la historia política del país.