laguna
Pronunciation: [ləˈɡuː.nə]
Word
Context: “geography”
(noun) a laguna is a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, usually by a sandbar or a reef. It's like a small lake or pond that is near the ocean but not fully connected to it.
Example
We found a beautiful laguna while walking along the beach, perfect for swimming.
Example
The laguna dried up last summer, leaving it completely empty.
Example
Have you ever seen a laguna near the sea?
Context: “culture”
(noun) In some Spanish-speaking countries, 'laguna' can also refer to a story gap or an area of missing information in a narrative. It's like a part of a book where some details are not present.
Example
The story had a laguna that made it hard to understand the main character's past.
Example
There were no lagunas in the article; everything was explained clearly.
Example
Did you notice any lagunas in the movie's plot?
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