What is the Spanish word for "moat"?

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

English

moat

Spanish

foso

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Alternative translations of "moat"

foso defensivo

Examples of how to use "moat" in Spanish

English
A deep moat surrounded the ancient castle.
Spanish
Un profundo foso rodeaba el castillo antiguo.
English
The castle was surrounded by a deep moat.
Spanish
El castillo estaba rodeado por un profundo foso.
English
Children watched ducks swim in the moat.
Spanish
Los niños miraban patos nadar en el foso.
English
They crossed the moat on a small bridge.
Spanish
Crucieron el foso por un pequeño puente.
English
A shark model floated in the museum moat.
Spanish
Un modelo de tiburón flotaba en el foso del museo.

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