Acuario (en. Aquarium)

/a'kwa.ɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Container where aquatic animals and plants are kept.
The city's aquarium is very popular among children.
El acuario de la ciudad es muy popular entre los niños.
Science related to the study of aquatic life.
She studies aquariology at the university.
Ella estudia acuariología en la universidad.
Zodiac sign that covers from January 20 to February 18.
My zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Mi signo zodiacal es acuario.

Etymology

From Latin 'aquārium', derived from 'aqua' meaning 'water'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

personal aquarium
Private space to keep fish as a hobby.
acuario personal
public aquarium
Facility for displaying aquatic species to the public.
acuario público
marine aquarium
Aquarium specialized in marine species.
acuario marino

Related Words

aquatic
Related to water.
acuático
fish tank
Container similar to an aquarium, but smaller.
pecera
aquaculture
Cultivation of aquatic organisms.
acuicultura

Slang Meanings

Person who has the zodiac sign of Aquarius.
That girl is an Aquarius, that's why she is so creative.
Esa chica es acuario, por eso es tan creativa.
Enthusiast of aquaculture or fish breeding.
That guy is an aquarist, he loves taking care of his aquarium.
Ese tipo es un acuarista, le encanta cuidar su acuario.