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    Arrecife (en. Reef)

    /areˈsife/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of corals and other marine organisms that form a structure on the ocean floor.
    The coral reef is home to many marine species.
    El arrecife de coral es hogar de muchas especies marinas.
    Sandbank or rock found in shallow waters that can be dangerous for navigation.
    The boat hit an unmarked reef on the map.
    El barco chocó contra un arrecife no marcado en el mapa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'recipis', meaning 'repeated' or 'recovered', related to the shape of reefs.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Coral reef
    Submarine structure formed by corals.
    arrecife de coral
    To navigate among reefs
    To sail in waters filled with dangers below the surface.
    navegar entre arrecifes

    Related Words

    Coral
    Marine organism that contributes to the formation of reefs.
    coral
    Marine
    Related to the sea or navigation.
    marino
    Ecosystem
    Community of organisms that interact with each other and with their environment.
    ecosistema

    Slang Meanings

    To spend time on the beach near a reef.
    Let's reef this weekend.
    Vamos a arrecifear este fin de semana.
    To navigate smoothly around a reef.
    The day was perfect, and we just wanted to reef all day.
    El día estaba perfecto, y solo queríamos arrecifear todo el día.