Ceti (en. Ceti)

/ˈseti/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A group of aquatic mammals, including whales, dolphins, and porpoises.
Cetis are known for their intelligence and social behavior.
Los cetis son conocidos por su inteligencia y comportamiento social.
Organisms of the order cetacea.
There are various species of cetis in the world's oceans.
Existen diversas especies de cetis en los océanos del mundo.

Etymology

From Latin 'cetus', which means 'whale'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to speak like a ceti
To speak in a deep and reflective manner.
hablar como un ceti
to be a ceti in the sea
To be an expert in a topic or area.
ser un ceti en el mar

Related Words

cetacean
Marine mammal that belongs to the order cetacea.
cetáceo
whale
Large ceti, known for its gentle nature.
ballena

Slang Meanings

An individual who is clever or shrewd.
That guy is a ceti; he always knows how to get out of trouble.
Ese chico es un ceti, siempre sabe cómo salir de los problemas.
Someone who travels frequently and knows many places.
She is a ceti; she has been to more than twenty countries.
Ella es una ceti, ha estado en más de veinte países.