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lago

lah-goh/ˈla.ɣo/

“lago” means “lake” in Spanish (a large body of water surrounded by land).

lake

Also: loch
NounmA1
Mexico and Central America
A wide view of a still blue lake surrounded entirely by lush green hills and a few tall pine trees.

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El lago Titicaca es muy famoso.

A1

Lake Titicaca is very famous.

Fuimos a nadar en un lago de montaña.

A2

We went swimming in a mountain lake.

Este lago es tan profundo que no se ve el fondo.

B1

This lake is so deep that you can't see the bottom.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • embalse (reservoir (often man-made))
  • estanque (pond (smaller))

Common Collocations

  • navegar el lago – to sail/navigate the lake
  • a orillas del lago – on the shores of the lake

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "lago" in Spanish:

lake→loch→

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Quick Quiz: lago

Question 1 of 1

Which word is usually used for a very small, man-made body of water in a park?

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👥 Word Family▼
laguna(pond, lagoon) — Noun
lacustre(lacustrine (related to lakes)) — Adjective
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *lacus*, which meant 'lake' or 'large basin of water'.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish (similar form used since Roman times)

Cognates (Related words)

Latin: lacusItalian: lago

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'lago' masculine or feminine?

'Lago' is a masculine noun. You must use 'el' (el lago) or 'un' (un lago) with it.

What is the difference between 'lago' and 'río'?

A 'lago' is a body of water surrounded by land (a lake), while a 'río' is a long, flowing stream of water (a river).