golfo

gulf

noun GOHL-foh Rare

Origin: From Greek kólpos ('bosom, fold, gulf') via Late Latin gulfus.

Also means

bay

Usage Note

Golfo refers both to a geographical inlet of the sea (il Golfo di Napoli) and, in modern usage, to the Persian Gulf region (il Golfo or i Paesi del Golfo). It is masculine: il golfo. Do not confuse with la baia ('bay'), which is typically smaller, or il porto ('harbor').

Examples

"La barca navigava nel golfo tranquillo."

Natural Translation

The boat was sailing in the calm gulf.

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