No. 2,975 in Spanish
bahía
Bay: A body of water partially enclosed by land but with a wide opening to the sea.
In a sentence
La bahía estaba tranquila al amanecer.
The bay was calm at dawn.
Here, 'bahía' is used to refer to a geographical feature, specifically a body of water, typically surrounded by land, which is calm and serene.
Visitamos varias bahías durante nuestro viaje por la costa.
We visited several bays during our trip along the coast.
In this sentence, 'bahías' (plural of 'bahía') refers to multiple geographic locations of bays, emphasizing their countable nature.
La bahía es un excelente lugar para observar aves acuáticas.
The bay is an excellent place for observing water birds.
Here, 'bahía' highlights its suitability for specific activities, in this case, bird-watching, showcasing its ecological significance.
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