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albufeira

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɐɫbuˈfɐjɾɐ/al·bu·fei·ra

Definition

1

An artificial lake created by damming a river or stream, used for water storage, irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, or public supply.

Usage examples

The albufeira provides water for the entire region.
Fishing is popular in the calm waters of the albufeira.

Common combinations

Alqueva reservoirdrinking water reservoir