What is the Spanish word for "gulf"?

Learn how to say "gulf" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

gulf

Spanish

golfo

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Alternative translations of "gulf"

abismo
brecha
división

Examples of how to use "gulf" in Spanish

English
A wide gulf exists between the two sides.
Spanish
Existe un gran abismo entre las dos partes.
English
A small boat crossed the gulf slowly.
Spanish
Un pequeño barco cruzó lentamente el golfo.
English
They felt a gulf between their opinions.
Spanish
Sentían un abismo entre sus opiniones.
English
The city overlooks a beautiful gulf bay.
Spanish
La ciudad mira hacia una hermosa bahía del golfo.
English
Her words created a gulf in trust.
Spanish
Sus palabras crearon un abismo en la confianza.

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A wide gulf exists between the two sides.

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