Meaning
lagoon
- A shallow body of water separated from the sea by a reef or sandbanks, especially that of Venice.
In a sentence
Abbiamo fatto un giro in barca nella laguna.
We took a boat tour in the lagoon.
La laguna ospita molte specie di uccelli migratori.
The lagoon is home to many species of migratory birds.
Non si vedeva nulla a causa della nebbia sulla laguna.
Nothing could be seen because of the fog over the lagoon.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| laguna | feminine · singular |
| lagune | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often capitalized when referring specifically to the Venetian lagoon (la Laguna Veneta).