Mariano (en. Marian)

/maˈɾjano/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A masculine proper name that can refer to people or characters.
Mariano is a traditional name in many Hispanic cultures.
Mariano es un nombre tradicional en muchas culturas hispanas.
An adjective that refers to something related to the sea.
Maritime activities are vital for the coastal economy.
Las actividades marianas son vitales para la economía costera.
It is also used as a first name in Spanish-speaking countries.
I met a very friendly Mariano at the party.
Conocí a un Mariano muy simpático en la fiesta.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'Marianus', which means 'belonging to the sea'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Mariano the sailor
Expression used to refer to someone who works in navigation or activities related to the sea.
Mariano el marino
A mariano day
Refers to a day filled with activities within the maritime context.
Un día mariano

Related Words

sea
Body of salty water that covers a large part of the Earth's surface.
mar
sailor
A person who works on a ship or in navigation.
marinero

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term for a fisherman.
That Mariano is a mariano, he always brings fresh fish.
Ese Mariano es un mariano, siempre trae pescado fresco.
Description of someone who is often near the sea.
He is a mariano; he loves surfing every weekend.
Es un mariano, le encanta surfear todos los fines de semana.