breakwater in Spanish

breakwater in Spanish is rompeolas, escollera, espigón — breakwater means a construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside.

breakwater in Spanish

rompeolas

noun

A construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside.

escollera

noun

A construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside.

espigón

noun

A construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside.

reventazón

noun

A construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside.

rompeolas

noun

(on beaches) A wooden or concrete barrier, usually perpendicular to the shore, intended to prevent the movement of sand along a coast.

escollera

noun

(on beaches) A wooden or concrete barrier, usually perpendicular to the shore, intended to prevent the movement of sand along a coast.

reventazón

noun

(on beaches) A wooden or concrete barrier, usually perpendicular to the shore, intended to prevent the movement of sand along a coast.

What does "breakwater" mean?

noun A construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside.
noun A low bulkhead across the forecastle deck of a ship which diverts water breaking over the bows into the scuppers.
noun A wooden or concrete barrier, usually perpendicular to the shore, intended to prevent the movement of sand along a coast.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "breakwater" in Spanish?

"breakwater" in Spanish is rompeolas, escollera, espigón. breakwater means: A construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside.

Are there other ways to say "breakwater" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "breakwater": rompeolas, escollera, espigón, reventazón.

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