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“lagoon” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/laˈɣuna/

Example

La laguna estaba llena de aves esta mañana.

The lagoon was full of birds this morning.

Illustration for laguna (lagoon)

How to say “lagoon” in Spanish

“Lagoon” in Spanish is laguna.

Shallow enclosed bay or pond lying behind a sandbar.

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

Example sentences with laguna

Tuvo una laguna en la memoria y no pudo recordar el nombre.

He had a lapse in memory and could not recall the name.

Tips for using laguna

  • Laguna differs from lago: lago is a lake, while laguna is typically shallower and often coastal, and it also serves as a common colloquial term for a temporary memory gap.

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