Marina (en. Marina)

/maˈɾina/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Port or facility for boats.
The marina in the city offers services for yachts.
La marina de la ciudad ofrece servicios para yates.
Activity related to navigation or marine activities.
He loves spending his free time on marine activities.
Le encanta pasar su tiempo libre en actividades de marina.
Type of vegetation found in marine environments.
Algae are an important element of the marine environment.
Las algas son un elemento importante de la marina.

Etymology

From Latin 'marinus', which means 'marine'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

naval base
Set of naval forces of a country.
marina de guerra
to the navy
Expression used to describe something related to naval activities.
a la marina

Related Words

sailor
That belongs to or is related to the sea.
marino
maritime
Related to the sea and navigation.
marítimo
nautical
Science and art of navigation.
nautica

Slang Meanings

Party area on the coast.
Let's go to the marina to celebrate the weekend.
Vamos a la marina a celebrar el fin de semana.
Girl who works in a nautical club.
That marina is always at the port waiting for tourists.
Esa marina siempre está en el puerto esperando a los turistas.