English–Spanish
“breakwater” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdike/
Example
Caminamos por el dique al atardecer.
We walked along the breakwater at sunset.
How to say “breakwater” in Spanish
“Breakwater” in Spanish is dique.
Raised wall along a riverbank or coast made of rock, earth, or concrete to hold back water and weaken waves.
Example sentences with dique
Los pescadores se sientan en el dique por la mañana.
The fishermen sit on the breakwater in the morning.
Tips for using dique
- The question '¿Es un dique o un malecón?' often clarifies whether a structure is a protective barrier or a waterfront promenade.