laguna

• Corpo de água salgada ou salobra separado do mar ou oceano por uma barreira como recife, restinga ou cordão de areia. Também pode designar uma extensão de água costeira, às vezes de água doce, e um lago de pequenas dimensões.

A noun referring to a body of water that is separated from a larger sea or ocean by a sandbar, coral reef, or similar barrier.

1. Coastal body of waterB1formal

   A stretch of saltwater that is partially separated from the sea by an island, sandbar, or coral reef.

   Lagoa costeira

   • The hotel was located on a beautiful laguna surrounded by palm trees.
   • Tourists enjoy swimming in the calm waters of the laguna.
   • Many species of birds nest along the shores of the laguna.
   • The coral reef shielded the laguna from the open ocean waves.

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