basin

• Sustantivo que designa un recipiente ancho y abierto para líquidos, o una zona geográfica drenada por un río y sus afluentes.

A noun referring to a wide, open container used for holding liquids, or a geographical area of land drained by a river and its tributaries.

1. Container for liquidsA2formal

   A round, open container used for holding water or other liquids, typically for washing.

   Palangana / Recipiente para lavarse

   • She filled the basin with warm water to wash her face.
   • The plumber installed a new basin in the bathroom.
   • He rinsed the dishes in the kitchen basin.

   Sinónimosbowlreceptaclesinkvesselwashbasin

2. Geographical areaB2formal

   A large area of land that is drained by a river and its tributaries, or a natural depression in the earth's surface.

   Cuenca hidrográfica

   • The Amazon basin is home to the world's largest rainforest.
   • The river basin supports a rich variety of wildlife.
   • Geologists studied the sedimentary layers of the basin.

   Sinónimoscatchment areadepressiondrainage areadrainage basinhollowriver basinwatershed

3. Harbor or dock areaB2formal

   A sheltered area of water where ships can dock, often enclosed by land.

   Dársena

   • The ships anchored safely in the basin during the storm.
   • The port's basin can accommodate large cargo vessels.
   • They built a new marina in the natural basin of the bay.

   Sinónimosanchoragedockharborhavenmarinaport