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USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled "harbour."
harbor(
har
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buhr
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (port)
a. el puerto (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
If you go now, you might get to the harbor before the ship sets sail.Si sales ya, puede que llegues al puerto antes de que zarpe el barco.
The boats arrived in the harbor this morning, loaded with fish.Los barcos llegaron al puerto esta mañana, cargados de peces.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. portuario
The council met to discuss the issue of strengthening harbor security.El consejo se reunió para discutir el tema de reforzar la seguridad portuaria.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
3. (to shelter)
a. albergar
Gerardo harbored several endangered species in his private zoo.Gerardo albergó varias especies en peligro de extinción en su zoológico privado.
c. dar refugio
Several countries have agreed to harbor refugees from the Middle East.Varios países han aceptado darles refugio a los refugiados del Medio Oriente.
a. albergar
Kenna has been harboring a secret desire for Anthony.Kenna ha estado albergando un deseo secreto para Anthony.
b. guardar
I can't believe you're still harboring a grudge from 20 years ago.No puedo creer que sigas guardando resentimiento desde hace 20 años.
c. abrigar
My mom is still harboring hope that I'll become a doctor.Mi mamá sigue abrigando la esperanza de que llegue a ser médico.
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