Marin (en. Marine)

/ma'ɾin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person engaged in activities related to the sea.
The sailor works in deep-sea fishing.
El marin trabaja en la pesca en alta mar.
A military person who is part of a naval force.
The sailor was deployed on an international mission.
El marin fue destacado en una misión internacional.
adjective
Belonging to or pertaining to the sea.
Water sports are very popular in summer.
Los deportes marinos son muy populares en verano.
Living in the sea.
Marine creatures tend to be very diverse.
Los seres marinos suelen ser muy diversos.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

freshwater sailor
A person who has no experience at sea.
marinero de agua dulce
seafaring life
Life related to maritime activities.
vida marinera

Related Words

sailor
A person who works on a boat.
marinero
marina
A facility intended for the docking of vessels.
marina
maritimity
The quality of that which is maritime.
maritimidad

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term to refer to an experienced sailor.
That guy is a lifelong sailor.
Ese tipo es un marin de toda la vida.
Dictionary of fishermen's slang.
Speaking sailor lingo is key to working at the port.
Hablar en marin es clave para trabajar en el puerto.