Marín (en. Marine)

/maˈɾin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who works or lives in the marine environment.
The sailor is a professional who navigates ships.
El marinero es un profesional que navega en barcos.
Belongs to the navy or naval forces of a country.
The sailor is trained for naval operations.
El marin es entrenado para operaciones navales.
adjective
Related to the sea.
Seafaring activity is vital for the coastal economy.
La actividad marinera es vital para la economía costera.

Etymology

From Latin 'marinus', which means 'of the sea'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

seafaring life
A lifestyle linked to sailing and working at sea.
vida marinera
sailor on board
It refers to a sailor who is on a ship.
marinero a bordo

Related Words

marina
Port for ships.
marina
maritime
Related to the sea in general.
marítimo
navigate
Moving through the sea in a ship.
navegar

Slang Meanings

Term used to refer to someone who is very experienced at sea.
That guy is a good sailor; he has sailed all over the world.
Ese tipo es un marin de los buenos, ha navegado por todo el mundo.
A sailor who has retired but still talks about their adventures at sea.
Listen to the stories of that retired sailor; he is quite a legend.
Escucha las historias de ese marin retirado, es toda una leyenda.