English–Spanish

“bay” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/baˈia/

Example

Vimos la bahía desde el mirador.

We saw the bay from the lookout.

Illustration for bahía (bay)

How to say “bay” in Spanish

“Bay” in Spanish is bahía.

Curving recess of sea along the shore that offers sheltered water.

Full entry for bahía: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bahía

Entramos en la bahía con la marea baja.

We entered the bay at low tide.

Tips for using bahía

  • Frequently used with a place name ('la bahía de ...') and contrasted with golfo for larger bodies and ría for river estuaries.

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