Marino (en. Marine)
/maˈɾino/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Definition: Person who works on a ship or in the navy.
Example Sentence: The sailor is responsible for the safety of the crew.
El marino es responsable de la seguridad de la tripulación.
Definition: Quality of what is maritime.
Example Sentence: Marine activities are essential for the coastal economy.
Las actividades marinas son esenciales para la economía costera.
Definition: Term used to refer to animal or plant species that inhabit the sea.
Example Sentence: Marine animals like dolphins are very social.
Los animales marinos como los delfines son muy sociables.
Etymology
Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'marinus,' which derives from 'mare,' meaning sea.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Phrase: naval officer
Meaning: Belongs to the military navy.
marino de guerra
Phrase: marine life
Meaning: Set of organisms that inhabit the ocean.
vida marina
Phrase: naval forces
Meaning: National defense body that operates at sea.
fuerzas marinas
Related Words
Related Word: sea
Description: Large expanse of salty water that covers part of the Earth's surface.
mar
Related Word: navigate
Description: To move through the water, whether by boat or other maritime means.
navegar
Related Word: vessel
Description: Any type of transport that navigates in water.
embarcación
Slang Meanings
Meaning: Word used to refer to a sailor in a colloquial way.
Example: That sailor has earned the respect of everyone in the port.
Ese marino se ha ganado el respeto de todos en el puerto.
Meaning: Term that can be used in the context of drugs to refer to something related to the sea.
Example: That place is known as 'the sailor' among those seeking quality.
Ese lugar es conocido como 'el marino' entre los que buscan calidad.