golfo
Gulf
The Spanish word 'golfo' translates to 'gulf' in English. It is used to describe a large area of a sea or ocean that is partially enclosed by land. It is usually much larger than a bay and provides a wide opening for navigation into coastal areas. 'Golfo' is often used in geographical contexts or when discussing features of the earth's surface.
Example sentences using: golfo
El golfo de México es muy hermoso.
The Gulf of Mexico is very beautiful.
This sentence provides an example of 'golfo' being used to denote the geographical term, Gulf.
El coche ha caído en un golfo.
The car has fallen into a gulf.
This sentence represents 'golfo' being used to describe a large hole or pit, which in English also can be referred to as a gulf.
Él es un golfo que nunca sigue las reglas.
He is a rascal who never follows the rules.
In this sentence 'golfo' is used as a colloquial term referring to a person who doesn't follow rules, similar to the English word 'rascal'.