Marineros (en. Sailors)

/ma.ɾi.ˈne.ɾos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individual who engages in navigation and life at sea.
The mariners faced storms during their voyage.
Los marineros enfrentaron tormentas durante su travesía.
Member of a ship's crew.
The captain relied on his mariners to navigate safely.
El capitán dependía de sus marineros para navegar con seguridad.
Person who has experience at sea.
The veteran mariners shared their sailing stories.
Los marineros veteranos compartieron sus historias de navegación.

Etymology

From Spanish 'marino', which refers to the sea, plus the suffix '-ero', which indicates belonging or relation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to mariners
in relation to work at sea
a marineros
freshwater mariners
people who have no experience in deep sea
marineros de agua dulce
to be a sailor
to have a life dedicated to navigation
ser marino

Related Words

mariner
person who works or lives at sea.
marino
navigation
action of navigating, especially by boat.
navegación
ship
means of transport that sails on water.
barco

Slang Meanings

deep-water sailor
It refers to an experienced sailor who has been at sea many times.
Se refiere a un marinero experimentado que ha estado muchas veces en alta mar.
toy sailor
It is used to refer to someone who pretends to be a sailor but has no experience.
Se utiliza para referirse a alguien que finge ser marinero, pero no tiene experiencia.