gulf

• Sustantivo que designa un gran brazo de mar parcialmente rodeado por tierra, o una separación, brecha o diferencia profunda entre dos cosas.

A noun referring to a large inlet of the sea that is partially surrounded by land, or a significant gap, division, or difference between two things.

1. Large body of waterB1formal

   A large area of sea or ocean that is partly surrounded by land.

   Golfo

   • The Gulf of Mexico is known for its warm waters.
   • They sailed across the Persian Gulf.
   • The ship entered the gulf to avoid the storm.

   Sinónimosbaybightinletsound

2. Wide gap or differenceB2formal

   A significant difference or division between two people, groups, or ideas.

   Abismo, brecha

   • There is a growing gulf between the rich and the poor.
   • The gulf in their opinions made compromise difficult.
   • Cultural gulfs can lead to misunderstandings.

   Sinónimosbreachchasmcleavagedisparitydividegapriftschismseparationsplit

   Antónimosaccordagreementharmonysimilarityunity