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pond

[/pɑːnd/]
nounpl: ponds
lagoa
1. A small body of still water, typically freshwater, smaller than a lake
The children played by the pond in the park.
As crianças brincavam à beira da lagoa no parque.
2. An artificially constructed or naturally occurring basin of water
We built a fish pond in our backyard.
Construímos uma lagoa de peixes no nosso quintal.
Synonyms
poolmeretarnwater basin

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lagoa
Most common term for pond
General Brazilian
açude
Used in Northeast Brazil for artificial pond or reservoir
Portugal
lagoa
Standard term, also used for small lakes
Portugal
tanque
Sometimes used for artificial ponds

Related Idioms & Phrases

across the pond
pond life
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