bahía
“bahía” means “bay” in Spanish (coastal inlet).
bay, gulf
Also: cove
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La bahía estaba llena de pequeños barcos de pesca.
A2The bay was full of small fishing boats.
Fuimos a nadar en la parte más profunda de la bahía.
B1We went swimming in the deepest part of the bay.
El faro marca la entrada a la bahía, guiando a los marineros.
B2The lighthouse marks the entrance to the bay, guiding the sailors.
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The word comes from Old Spanish, probably derived from the Latin *baiam*, which referred to a natural inlet or bay. Its root is related to the idea of an enclosed body of water.
First recorded: Medieval period (around 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'bahía' have an accent mark on the 'i'?
The accent mark indicates that the 'a' and 'i' must be pronounced as two separate syllables (ba-HÍ-a). Without the accent, the word would be pronounced as one syllable ('bai-a'), which is incorrect for this word.