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dársena

English translation of dársena

dock

The word 'dársena' in Spanish is translated as 'dock' in English. It refers to a structure extending alongshore or out from the shore into a body of water, to which boats may be moored. Essentially, it is the water area between two piers or alongside a pier that receives a vessel for loading, unloading, or repairs. The concept is used in the nautical world to delimit a certain area of water in ports.


Example sentences using: dársena

El barco se estacionó en la dársena número tres.

English translation of El barco se estacionó en la dársena número tres.

The ship docked at dock number three.

In this example, 'dársena' is used to refer to an area in a port where a ship can be docked or anchored, similar to a 'slip' in English terminology.

La dársena estaba llena de pescadores por la mañana.

English translation of La dársena estaba llena de pescadores por la mañana.

The dock was full of fishermen in the morning.

This sentence is using 'dársena' to refer to a type of dock or pier where fishing boats and fishermen might gather, painting a semantically rich picture of a busy coastal scene at dawn.

La vista de la ciudad desde la dársena es impresionante.

English translation of La vista de la ciudad desde la dársena es impresionante.

The view of the city from the dock is impressive.

In this case, 'dársena' is used to describe a location from which one might take in a view. This might suggest a larger, more open or public kind of dock, perhaps one connected to a boardwalk or other promenade.

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